The 2025 NFL Draft class is beginning to take form, and which means we’re getting a clearer image of a number of the prime prospects and the place teams with essentially the most depth.
The operating again, tight finish and offensive sort out positions appear to be the deepest and strongest on the offensive facet of the ball. On protection, the sting defender group is as deep as we’ve seen in a number of years, dominating the projected prime 50. There are additionally extra influence defensive backs this yr than a yr in the past, with loads of choices on all three days of the draft, particularly on Days 2 and three.
Listed here are PFF’s prime cornerback prospects within the 2025 NFL Draft, together with some preliminary scouting notes courtesy of lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema.
For the complete rating of draft prospects, together with their three-year participant grades and place rankings, click on right here.
CB1. Travis Hunter, Colorado
Huge board rank: 1
Strengths:
• Spectacular prime velocity/restoration velocity
• Peak/size is a giant plus for him in press protection
• A number of the greatest ball expertise you may ever see in a defensive again
• Has a knack for baiting QBs and making them pay in zone protection
• Elite zone-coverage participant in each manner
Weaknesses:
• Foot velocity generally is a tad delayed attributable to longer legs
• Lack of weight does present up when tackling and hand-fighting
• Generally is a bit uncontrolled at occasions
• May stand to enhance true anticipation in man protection
CB2. Will Johnson, Michigan
Huge board rank: 5
Strengths:
• Change of route skill is that of a a lot smaller nook –
• but over 6 foot and over 200 kilos
• Versatile to play left or proper facet. He can shadow-cover WR1s
• Superb understanding of leverages
• Easy when passing off receivers and choosing up gamers in zone
• Can play confidently within the slot if his task is lined up there
• Fluid transitions from backpedal to shuffle to full stride
• He understands include in run matches
Weaknesses:
• Has some inconsistent/ineffective timing with punches in press
• High velocity is sweet however does not seem like within the prime tier with restoration
• Sloppy with tackling makes an attempt in 2024
CB3. Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Huge board rank: 19
Strengths:
• Seems to have very lengthy arms, even for a CB at 6-foot
• Fingers are up and lively in press protection
• Fast to transition from shuffle to full strides
• Good consciousness and timing for getting his head round to search out the ball
• Prepared run defender
• Very excessive IQ participant
Weaknesses:
• Energy is considerably of a priority with getting off blocks and tackling
• Begin/cease skill is sweet, particularly for his dimension, however not top-tier
• Can get grab-y on WRs to stay with them on comeback routes
CB4. Trey Amos, Mississippi
Huge board rank: 33
Strengths:
• Satisfactory dimension to play on the subsequent stage
• athlete in all sides with a monitor and multi-sport background
• Very excessive pressured incompletion price for every of the final three seasons
• Superb protection instincts
• Likes to get his palms on receivers and be bodily to remain on them
• Very lively palms in press, on the breakpoint, and on the catch level
• Arm size seems to be above the fiftieth percentile
• Good power to tear off WR blocks
Weaknesses:
• High velocity will not “wow” you regardless of sprinter background
• Lacks fundamentals and a fireplace for tackling (tackles excessive too typically)
CB5. Shavon Revel, East Carolina
Huge board rank: 35
Strengths:
• Very explosive athlete, particularly for his dimension
• High velocity will probably be within the prime percentile
• Prepared and bodily run defender
• Footwork is quick sufficient to match WR actions, particularly in press protection
• Willy bully you in press protection
Weaknesses:
• Explosive, however uncontrolled at occasions
• Anticipation and spacing remains to be inconsistent
• Has the power and size to get off blocks however wants to hurry up getting clear
• Excessive pressured incompletion price however lacks takeaway coordination
