Isas Waxter is a solid-framed cornerback out of Villanova who earned FCS All-American selections the last two seasons. Waxter is an under-the-radar prospect but one with some upside NFL potential.
His film shows a strong, physical corner with consistent anticipation who makes wideouts earn every inch against him. Our Isas Waxter scouting report looks at an FCS player whose physical traits make him an intriguing draft prospect.
Isas Waxter Scouting Report
Size: 6′ 7/8″, 212 pounds (Shrine Bowl verified)
Key Stat: Three interceptions in 2023, three forced fumbles in 2024
Projected Role: Depth Corner
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Strengths:
- Long and imposing frame that allows him to play physical coverage and disrupt routes.
- Plays well when he keeps the ball in front of him and can play instinctually.
- Ability to diagnose underneath passes and runs and willingness to get downhill to make a hit with a knack for jarring the ball loose.
- When targeted at a higher frequency in 2023 was able to tally pass defenses and interceptions.
- Developed athlete with long arms and weight above 90th-percentile
Areas of Concern:
- Can be beat by quicker, twitchy receivers who run good routes.
- Unpolished talent that will need to development and good coaching at the next level.
- Mixed reports on the fluidness of his hips in transition.
- Has looked good in coverage over the last two seasons but it’s tough to translate how that will look with the jump from FCS receivers to NFL ones.
Ceiling: Rotational Corner
Floor: Fringe NFL Special Teamer
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Isas Waxter NFL Draft Outlook
Waxter has the ability to play at the next level but he will need to develop and improve. Reports are that he helped himself out with a good showing in the week leading up to the Shrine Bowl.
His stats don’t jump off the page at you but he did well defending passes in 2023 and as a result saw less targets in 2024.
The upside here is his elite size, as one of the longest and biggest corners not just in the class, but potentially in the NFL.
As an FCS player, it’s hard to get a full read on his coverage skills given who he often lined up against. Still, when you watch his film, you see a big physical corner who plays smart and is willing to hit.
The best case scenario for him is to be drafted, have a good summer, and earn his keep early in his career by being a strong special teams presence.
Bottom Line: With the right coaching and given time to develop, Isas Waxter can be a rotational NFL corner. If he leans into his strengths and continues to read well and play with a high I.Q. he should be able to make it out of training camp this summer. We’ll be interested to see what he can do from a testing standpoint ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
When I watch his film, I see a lot of Brandon Browner in his game. Leaning into his physicality and size, like Browner did, should be a recipe for success.
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