"Heck of a football player, a takeaway machine. When you study him, watch his play, watch the way he does things, first and foremost, he studies the opponent, good understanding of his opponent, and anticipates very, very well. Tremendous ball skills, and a guy that seems to be able to see through the receiver to the quarterback and have a feel for when to be able to make his move."

-- Ron Rivera

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) is pursued by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown after intercepting a Kentucky pass during an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) sprints past Missouri wide receiver Damon Hazelton (7) on his way to returning a 29-yard touchdown interception in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart looses a pass as Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes reaches in to intercept during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) runs back a 76-yard touchdown interception against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov.19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) runs back a 76-yard touchdown interception against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Auburn wide receiver Kobe Hudson (5) catches a pass as Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

LSU running back Josh Williams runs the ball between Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young, left, and cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. LSU won 31-16. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Mississippi wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee (10) is pushed out of bounds by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) tries to get around Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes after a catch during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes celebrates after a fumble by Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) returnes an interception for a touchdown against Texas A&M during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) knocks away a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (13) breaks up a pass to Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Tech wide receiver Kaylon Geiger (10) in the second half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) knocks away a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. LSU won 28-25. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, right, makes a diving catch while being chased down by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)