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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 87.85 (Pro Bowl potential)

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Summary

Jahdae Barron is an experienced, well-built outside cornerback who meets most size thresholds but isn’t a high-end physical specimen. He spent much of his college career playing outside leverage in zone, showing plus instincts and the ability to read the quarterback’s eyes effectively. While his backpedal isn’t the cleanest and he’ll need refinement in his technique at the next level, he has enough short-area quickness and plant-and-drive ability to react efficiently from his zone drops.

His speed is solid but not overwhelming -- some vertical threats can gain separation -- but his awareness and anticipation help him play faster than his raw athleticism suggests. His hips are fairly fluid, though he’s not a naturally explosive mover nor a technician in route recognition. He plays with reasonable physicality in coverage but doesn’t rely on grabbing to compensate.

As a tackler, Barron is willing but inconsistent, often dropping his head and failing to see what he’s hitting. He’s aggressive attacking the box on perimeter runs but lacks technique in wrapping up. Ball skills aren’t a liability, but they aren’t a defining trait, either -- he capitalizes on tips and hurried throws but isn’t a natural playmaker.

Overall, Barron is a smart, assignment-sound corner without glaring weaknesses, though he also lacks a standout trait. His instincts and reliability should make him a solid contributor, even if he doesn’t project as a high-upside NFL starter.

About

2024: Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation's best DB) and a consensus All-American
2024: Nation's highest-graded CB (90.8), per PFF

Strengths

Plus instincts in any coverage, will react super fast to where the ball is going
Quality build to play outside and just enough quicks to kick inside if needed
Rare to see him out of position, very assignment sound

Weaknesses