4 cornerbacks and safeties that will dominate the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and fight for first round status
We are less than a week until the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine officially kicks off. Over 300 of the top 2025 NFL Draft prospects will flock to Indianapolis, Indiana to impress NFL scouts and evaluators in person. That includes a very talented overall secondary class. It is a deep class, but there are four cornerbacks […]
We are less than a week until the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine officially kicks off. Over 300 of the top 2025 NFL Draft prospects will flock to Indianapolis, Indiana to impress NFL scouts and evaluators in person. That includes a very talented overall secondary class.
It is a deep class, but there are four cornerbacks and safeties in particular that have a lot on the line next week. Here are some who could rise up the boards, and also answer some athleticism concerns that are out there.
CB Azareye’h Thomas (Florida State)
A long press cornerback, there is a ton to like about Thomas. He is extremely disruptive at the line of scrimmage, and also has really nice short area explosiveness to stay glued in man coverage. There is one question that remains about Thomas… Just how fast is he? If he can answer that question in a positive way, Thomas has a chance to continue skyrocketing up boards.
CB Dorian Strong (Virginia Tech)
Strong is an older prospect, which has also caused him to go a little under the radar. While he might be closer to his ceiling than some, his ceiling is exceptionally high. He excels in zone coverage, but Strong also has tremendous long speed as well. If he’s able to run in the 4.3s in the forty-yard dash like some believe, a spot on Day Two (Rounds 2-3) should be very attainable.
S Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina)
At 6-3 and 227 pounds, Emmanwori is nearly the size of a linebacker playing from depth. You might believe that he should be a bit stiff because of his huge frame, but that really isn’t the case. Emmanwori is extremely explosive and has nice hip fluidity as well. His forty-time should be good, but Emmanwori’s explosive drills might be even more, particularly the broad and vertical jumps.
S Xavier Watts (Notre Dame)
When people talk about Watts, it’s typically about his football IQ, ball skills, and overall feel for the game. The conversation hardly ever centers around the athleticism or physical gifts that Watts brings to the table. It will be interesting to see if he can flip the narrative while in Indianapolis. If Watts can, there is a good chance he can solidify a spot in the top 50 selections.
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