2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Texas CB Jahdae Barron

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Jahdae Barron | CB | Texas

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 194 lbs
Draft Projection: Top 15
Notable Accomplishments: 2024 Jim Thorpe Award winner; 2024 First-Team AP All American

Pros: Barron is one of my favorite players in this draft, and when you turn on the tape, it is easy to see why. His fluidity and closing speed allow him to successfully cover in zone concepts, and his feistiness, athleticism, and technique generate the recipe for him to succeed in man coverage. Barron consistently gets good position against receivers on the perimeter despite often being the smaller man, which speaks volumes to his football IQ and instincts. Perhaps the most exciting trait about Barron’s game, however, is his ball skills. The Texas standout notched 5 interceptions in 2024, 2 of which came against Georgia. He comes to play in big games, and he is not fearful of anything. I have also been impressed with Barron as a tackler. He takes smart tackling angles and displays great patience, never giving any sign of panic or fear when forced to bring a receiver down one-on-one in the open field.

Cons: There is honestly very little I can complain about when it comes to Barron, but if we are being picky, one area in which he may be insufficient is arm length. He fell just short of the 30″ threshold when measured at the combine, which could affect how teams view him as a boundary corner. Teams may try to push him into a full-time nickel role. Another area of concern with the lack of arm length is his ability to tackle in the open field. This was not a problem for Barron in college, but when going against bigger, faster, and stronger players in the NFL, how he fares will only be determined once we see him hit the field this fall. Concerns about his speed were put to rest at the combine when he ran a sub-4.4 in the 40.

Overview: Many pundits project Barron as a nickel cornerback, but after watching his tape, I believe he is capable of holding a spot on the outside. His ability to play in any coverage, outside or inside, gives him uniquely special value, and I believe he can be a CB1 in the NFL for a long time.

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