2025 NFL Scouting Report: Jahdae Barron

Prospect Summary:

Barron started out as a backup for a couple of years before seeing the field in 2022. He totaled 78 tackles with two interceptions and three passes broken up. As a junior, Barron totaled 60 tackles with an interception and six breakups. As a senior, Barron had his best season and came up with a lot of clutch plays for the Longhorns. He totaled 67 tackles with five interceptions and 11 passes broken up.

For the NFL, Barron is a nickel cornerback who can be a dangerous defender in the middle of the field. Barron has good instincts that put him in a position to make plays. Barron will quickly adjust and has ball skills with late hands to break up receptions, and his instincts lead to him making some impressive interceptions. Barron is a gritty player who battles and plays hard. He also is a willing tackler in the ground game.

Barron definitely has some limitations for the NFL. While he has quality size for a nickel, he does not project to be an outside corner. Barron also has speed limitations that could hurt him with running with pro speed receivers. He could struggle to carry verticals and keep fast wide receivers from beating him over the top. He also lacks burst, twitch, and explosion to play off man coverage. Barron really is fit to be a zone corner playing in the slot where he can use his vision, instincts, and anticipation to make plays.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, Barron could go in the first or second round.