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Jahdae Barron NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Texas CB

Updated Oct. 9, 2024, 5:18 p.m. by BR NFL Scouting Department 1 min read
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HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 200 POSITIVES Highly versatile player who is used in an almost limitless way at Texas.

Stout, strong defender who excels in the run game.

High-motor athlete who plays with reckless abandon.

Secure tackler.

Smart defender who identifies his threats in zone and plays with great leverage.

Plays with very good ball skills.

Puts himself in a very good position and attacks the ball through receivers.

Able to defend bigger receivers.

NEGATIVES Hesitant when breaking at times.

Looks like he doesn't trust his eyes.

Although he has very good twitch in short area, he lacks elite long speed.

NOTES Born Dec.

4, 2001 4-Star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports 2023 Second-Team All-Big 12 OVERALL Jahdae Barron is a versatile defensive back who can play multiple positions, including cornerback, nickel, and safety.

His physicality, high motor and football intelligence make him a valuable asset in various schemes.

Barron's ability to contribute in both the run and pass game makes him a potential impact player at the next level.

Barron excels in zone coverage, where his football IQ and awareness allow him to identify threats and maintain proper leverage.

His ball skills are notable, as he consistently puts himself in a position to challenge passes and defend larger receivers.

While his twitch and short-area quickness are strong, Barron sometimes hesitates when breaking, not trusting his eyes, and lacks elite long speed to stay with faster vertical threats.

Barron is a standout in run support.

His stout, aggressive nature allows him to play bigger than his size, and he's always willing to mix it up in the box.

He triggers downhill quickly, takes on blockers, and tackles with physicality, making him a reliable run defender who consistently plays with effort and intensity.

Jahdae Barron projects as a early-round pick with the potential to develop into a versatile defensive weapon for an NFL team.

His ability to play multiple positions, combined with his intelligence, physicality, and ball skills, make him an attractive option for teams seeking flexibility in their defensive schemes.

Though he will need to improve his confidence in breaking on the ball and mitigate his speed limitations, Barron's versatility and toughness give him a chance to become a key contributor.

GRADE : 7.5 (Potential Impact Player 2nd Round) OVERALL RANK : 38 POSITION RANK : CB7 PRO COMPARISON : Desmond King Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date..

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