The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Jahdae Barron, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Jahdae Barron’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Jahdae Barron’s impact was visible on a snap-to-snap basis for the Longhorns’ impressive SEC debut. Primarily playing as an outside corner, Barron was not only a lockdown player in coverage but also a turnover machine with five interceptions in 2024.
While he was a successful playmaker on the outside, Barron best projects as a slot defender due to a lack of length.
Nevertheless, Barron can be a dynamic and at times dominant slot defender, in an era where slot defenders are being valued more and more — and he still maintains his boundary versatility in zone schemes.
With his shorter arms and relatively sparse press experience, Barron won’t be for every defensive coordinator, but his two-phase playmaking imprint is unique to him, and his football IQ magnifies his blistering play pace. He’s the kind of “glue guy” who can change a secondary, and ultimately a defense.
Jahdae Barron’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Barron landed in Round 1 with the 11th overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers. James Fragoza has this to say:
Jahdae Barron has shined in every role, shutting down receivers on the outside, in the slot, and even covering the middle. His blazing 4.39-second 40-yard dash, paired with a 1.5-second 10-yard split at 194 pounds, shows he’s got the speed to match up against NFL-caliber talent, solidifying his rising draft stock.
In Max Dorsey’s 3-Round 2025 NFL Draft on CSN, Johnson was predicted to land at No. 17 to the Cincinnati Bengals:
The Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst passing defenses in the entire league last year and desperately need help in their secondary, so it’s a good thing that Jahdae Barron is still available at 17.
Barron won the Thorpe Award in 2024, which is given out to the best defensive back in college football. He’s the most versatile defensive back in this class and could play nickel, boundary, or even safety in the NFL. That kind of versatility is exactly what the Bengals need, making this a great fit for both parties.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Jahdae Barron
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- San Francisco 49ers
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Arizona Cardinals
- Green Bay Packers
Jahdae Barron’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 5106
- Weight: 194 pounds
- Position: Cornerback
- School: Texas
- Arm: 2958
- Hand: 948
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.39
- 10-Yard Split: 1.50
- Broad Jump: 10’3″
- Vertical Jump: 35.0″
Jahdae Barron’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 57
- Solo Tackles: 136
- Assists: 90
- INTs: 8
- Yards: 148
- IntTD: 1
- PBU: 24
- FR: 3
- FF: 1
2024:
- Games: 16
- Solo Tackles: 46
- Assists: 21
- INTs: 5
- Yards: 82
- IntTD: 0
- PBU: 11
- FR: 1
- FF: 0
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