Scouting Report: Is Jahdae Barron the Next Defensive Gem for the Green Bay Packers?
- Darryl White
- Jun 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 19
Cheesehead HQ is excited to take a closer look at NFL Draft prospect Jahdae Barron, a cornerback from Texas! We’re diving into his strengths and weaknesses and sharing why the Packers might want to consider him for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The NFL Mock Draft Database has him lined up as the 16th overall pick, and he could find himself playing for popular teams like the Green Bay Packers or the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jahdae Barron, a cornerback for the Texas Longhorns, stands out with his remarkable versatility and game-changing presence in the secondary. His ability to dominate in various defensive roles—boundary corner, nickel back, and safety—highlights his exceptional talent and makes him a player of undeniable interest.
Jahdae Barron College Football Statistics
Jahdae Barron via Sports Reference.
Measurables
5'-11"
194 lbs
4.39 40-yard dash (91st percentile)
29” Arms (6th percentile)
121.0 Burst Score (37th percentile)
9.00 RAS, The Packers love players with high RAS scores, but his score is primarily based on his speed.
Jahdae Barraon Relative Athletic Score
Strengths
90 - "Elite" - NFL NextGen Stats Draft Model Score
Barron earned the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back and was named a consensus All-American.
He was honored as the 2025 Peach Bowl Defensive MVP.
His 4.39 40-yard dash speed shows up in the film, and he plays at that speed.
Jahdae is very versatile. He played all over the defensive formation and split time as a boundary cornerback and at nickel.
He has been touted for his high football IQ, which could explain how his interceptions looked more like he just happened to be in the right place at the right time versus just making a great play on the ball.
In the little film reviewed, he seemed to always line up 7 yards deep in coverage, which the Packers frustratingly love.
Weaknesses
Jahdae Barron’s size is a concern. He attacks, but a bigger cornerback would have leveled people.
Maybe due to his size, his tackling seemed to be more of the try and wallop you variety versus wrapping up, but he consistently went low. His talking style fits the bounce of the runners' style of talking that the current Packers corners practice.
Scouting Report Final Thoughts
Jahdae Barron stands out as one of the elite defensive prospects available. His remarkable mix of experience, versatility, and playmaking prowess promises a seamless transition to the NFL and a chance to leave a lasting legacy on the league. He embodies the attributes the Packers covet in a defensive back, including even the more complex traits that challenge conventional expectations. Barron is poised to make a significant impact and become a true force on the field.
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