2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: CB

supafreak84 wrote:
I just don't think this is a particularly strong group of prospects at corner this year and two of the better ones in Revel and Morrison are coming off major injuries. I think you'll only see two maybe three corners go in the 1st round, Hunter, Johnson and Barron. The Vikings still have a need at the position and I hope they don't reach for one out of need. If Barron falls in your lap at #24, great, otherwise hoping they look at another position

With Murphy back, and Blackmon and Rodgers capable of starting, the Vikings may think they're OK waiting for a top talent to return to full health. Revel, for example, was considered a top 12 corner before his injury. And Kwesi obviously sees market opportunities in players who are discounted due to injury. However, I sense that Revel's injury is giving NFL teams pause. He's been dropping a little on the boards of some of the more connected media scouts. 

If the Vikings are targeting a corner, their best path would be to trade into the early-to-middle 2nd round. Thats where the value gets thick, with Thomas, Amos, Hairston, Porter, Revel and Morrison all likely 2nd round picks.

MaroonBells wrote:

With Murphy back, and Blackmon and Rodgers capable of starting, the Vikings may think they're OK waiting for a top talent to return to full health. Revel, for example, was considered a top 12 corner before his injury. And Kwesi obviously sees market opportunities in players who are discounted due to injury. However, I sense that Revel's injury is giving NFL teams pause. He's been dropping a little on the boards of some of the more connected media scouts. 

If the Vikings are targeting a corner, their best path would be to trade into the early-to-middle 2nd round. Thats where the value gets thick, with Thomas, Amos, Hairston, Porter, Revel and Morrison all likely 2nd round picks.

I think corner is the one position on the team you look at now and go we could use another guy there and some depth. I agree with you that the second round would be the better value area to take a corner, but yeah there's no way I'm reaching for a one at #24 or bypassing a top ranked lineman or Treyveon Henderson to trade down and take a corner.

Wow, talk about a piece of clay. A corner not many are talking about is Darien Porter from Iowa State. 6-3, 197, ran a 4.30, 33-inch arms, academic All Big 12. A former track star and WR, his first time playing cornerback was the 2024 season and he played well. Allowed a ridiculous 4.7 passer rating. 

Not sure this is a Flores guy tho. Flores values instincts, versatility and man skills. I doubt Porter is his ideal corner, but man the upside on this kid is nuts.

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/fball_insights/status/1896365058332209268?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

Bumping this. Looks like Porter is horrific in man, decent in zone. Is this a deal breaker for a team that spent a lot of time in quarters, two high, and a third zone variant that I can’t recall at the moment? Probably not. 

I’m guessing we play more zone because we can’t play man. If healthy, Revel looks like a complete stud.

I think Barron, Revel, Amos best fit what we do here with Flores. A month ago, I thought Amos was strictly a zone corner. Then watching him more and reading, he can play both really well. I was wrong on Amos. Revel is who I want and have wanted. Drafting a #1 corner off an ACL, that happened in practice, is a bit concerning. Will that hinder what happens in the NFL, will it be a continuous problem, and how will that affect how he plays moving forward. Not sure how other corners come back from ACLs and if it affects them. Maybe Maroon can answer that more.

JustInTime wrote:

Bumping this. Looks like Porter is horrific in man, decent in zone. Is this a deal breaker for a team that spent a lot of time in quarters, two high, and a third zone variant that I can’t recall at the moment? Probably not. 

I’m guessing we play more zone because we can’t play man. If healthy, Revel looks like a complete stud.

Like I said, I doubt he's right for us, but some team with the patience who's willing to teach him how to play corner is going to get a Harbor Freight store full of tools with this kid. 

I think you're right about man/zone. Put a shut down corner like Sauce on this team and you'll see a big shift in that breakdown, and likely even more blitzes.

The main attraction at the FSU pro day was CB Azareye'h Thomas (4.56-4.60 in the 40, A+ position workout). But another CB also created buzz w/ scouts:

Fentrell Cypress II (6001, 182, 31 3/4 arm)
4.43/1.54, 38 VJ, 10-3 BJ, 6.84 3C

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 24, 2025

JustInTime wrote:
I’m guessing we play more zone because we can’t play man. If healthy, Revel looks like a complete stud.

Ditto on Morrison who was highly proficient in either scheme. Best corner I've seen at ND since Todd Lyght. His injury was a real shame because he was a top 10 lock

supafreak84 wrote:

Ditto on Morrison who was highly proficient in either scheme. Best corner I've seen at ND since Todd Lyght. His injury was a real shame because he was a top 10 lock

I see he was cleared about a month ago. Torn labrum in the hip seems pretty catastrophic for a CB.

JustInTime wrote:

I see he was cleared about a month ago. Torn labrum in the hip seems pretty catastrophic for a CB.

Yup, most torn labrum's you see are shoulder injuries not hip injuries. His workout and medicals will be worth monitoring because he's an excellent player otherwise.

You’re not alone. Huzzie is definitely draftable and has upside as a nickel. Wrote this about him after his week of practices at the Shrine Bowl in late January. https://t.co/P7pS7DVHoy pic.twitter.com/GxDaqD8oht

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 24, 2025

PR is a nice hook.

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— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) March 24, 2025

Recent trend is towards S.

New Draft Crush Takes Center Stage for Vikings https://t.co/nM6IVOxVTO #Vikings #NFL #Skol

— Vikings Territory (@vikingterritory) March 24, 2025

I see the rest of the world is catching up to me.  :cool:

Jahdae Barron: A Full Breakdown 🧵

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The Swiss Army Knife that your defense needs. pic.twitter.com/gbY9BJaZga

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) March 25, 2025

Scouts have been complimentary of #Texas CB Jahdae Barron (5'11", 194) throughout the pre-draft process. Projects as an early starter in the secondary.pic.twitter.com/BlTUzoDJ1I

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 25, 2025

Interesting how these mocks have shifted over time...

The shift is significant toward safety, which makes sense considering how in limbo the safety room is. Plus, both Starks and Emmanwori play a position that is often devalued in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Things are likely to continue changing, but secondary being the focus is likely to continue.

purplefaithful wrote:
Interesting how these mocks have shifted over time...

The shift is significant toward safety, which makes sense considering how in limbo the safety room is. Plus, both Starks and Emmanwori play a position that is often devalued in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Things are likely to continue changing, but secondary being the focus is likely to continue.

Definitely trending. I just caught it early.  :cool:

JustInTime wrote:

Definitely trending. I just caught it early.  :cool:

It takes me longer to come to clarity lol!

I think I believe this with April just a week away:

Tier 1
First, they would love to take a CB if the right one is there
Second, they would take a DT if the right one is there, not at the expense of a value CB

Tier 2
If the CB or DT they want isnt there, they go RB, S or IOL - take your pick 

Trade scenarios are far to numerous to figure in. 

there, Im at peace till draft night.

purplefaithful wrote:

It takes me longer to come to clarity lol!

I think I believe this with April just a week away:

Tier 1
First, they would love to take a CB if the right one is there
Second, they would take a DT if the right one is there, not at the expense of a value CB

Tier 2
If the CB or DT they want isnt there, they go RB, S or IOL - take your pick 

Trade scenarios are far to numerous to figure in. 

there, Im at peace till draft night.

I’ve got to believe that’s the way the brain trust is thinking too. 

I’d say it’s far more likely the DT they like is there than the CB. Harmon is giving me some KWill vibes. 

If neither is there I think it’s down to S or iOL. Jeremiah has given us a S in two of his three mocks. The nice thing about Starks is he’s played in the slot, out wide, in the box and deep. He could easily be our own Brian Branch. Seeing how BFlo values being able to play multiple positions, I can see the draw. 

Emmanwori is just a complete beast. I think his game would be better suited closer to the ball. Spy. Slot. Dime backer. ST demon (which has been a priority). When Harry is done Emmanwori takes over for Mettelus who slides to Hitman’s spot. I think it’s likely he’s off the board before 24. 

If we go iOL, Booker is just a great fit. Tone setter. Another leader type. Soul snatcher. As we continue towards more gap, man, duo he becomes a hand in glove fit.

Been hearing a lot about CB Nohl Williams. 4th round projection. 6-0, 200 lbs and a ridiculous amount of INTs. 14 in the last two seasons. But if you watch his highlights, you see a lot of pop flies. The first play in this video is one of those. He won't see idiotic passes like that in the NFL. Or will he? Note who throws it. 

East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Since 2023:

🟣 42% Completion Rate Allowed
🟣 3 INTs | 12 PBUs
🟣 57.1 Passer Rating Allowed
🟣 90.5 Coverage Grade@ECUPiratesFB pic.twitter.com/UFRxlqJrMs

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 26, 2025

Another CB who medicals will be key.