It’s draft season! I’ve been busy watching many of these prospects, so in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, I’ll release my Eagles-specific rankings. Before you read ahead, please keep in mind the following!
- I have ranked these players based on the Eagles’ needs and scheme fits. Therefore, I may rank player ‘X’ above player ‘Y’ in terms of pure talent and my own personal rankings, but due to the Eagles’ needs and scheme fit, I have player ‘Y’ above player ‘X’.
- Please focus more on the tiers rather than the exact numerical order. I use tiers when I have similar grades on players, and there might not be a lot of difference between players if they are in the same tier.
- I may mention off-the-field and injury issues in the reports, but I don’t factor that in when ranking these prospects. We don’t have the necessary information.
- If I haven’t ranked someone, I haven’t watched them! If you’d like me to watch someone in particular, feel free to comment, and I’ll try to get to them before the draft.
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Cornerback
Tier 1
1. Travis Hunter, Colorado, 6-0 3/8 188
Overall: Travis Hunter is one of the most naturally gifted cornerbacks to enter the NFL in years. His instincts, length, athleticism, and ball skills give him a sky-high ceiling. If he can add some bulk and refine his tackling technique, he should be one of the best corners in the NFL very soon.
Eagles Thoughts: Only in my dreams!
Tier 2
2. Will Johnson, Michigan, 6-1 3⁄4 194
Overall: Will Johnson is a high-upside cornerback prospect with the size, fluidity, and instincts to develop into a true No. 1 outside corner in the NFL. His ability to squat on routes and read quarterbacks from off coverage is excellent, but he needs to refine his press technique, ball production and get more physical.
Eagles Thoughts: He would be a fantastic fit for the Eagles as an outside cornerback who would excel in off-coverage, but he’s going way before pick 32.
3. Jahdae Barron, Texas, 5-10 3⁄4 194
Overall: Barron is an instinctive defender best suited for zone-heavy schemes where he can read, react, and play in the slot. He’s probably a nickel/safety hybrid at the next level due to very short arms, with outstanding potential in the right scheme. However, his technique looks good wherever he plays!
Eagles Thoughts: He appears to be all above the place in rankings – PFF has him in the top 10! I know this doesn’t make a ton of sense, because the Eagles don’t need a starting nickel, but I would absolutely take him at pick 32 if he is somehow there. I love his versatility. I would consider trying him at safety. Fangio would find a role for this guy, even if it is a bit of a luxury pick, as he may not be an every-down starter, due to Cooper DeJean. I would take him and try him at safety.
4. Trey Amos, Ole Miss, 6-0 3⁄4 195
Overall: Amos is a smart corner with good size, length and instincts, but lacks suddenness and explosiveness. He’s better when he can keep plays in front of him and doesn’t have to turn and run.
Eagles Thoughts: If the Eagles wanted to add depth to the cornerback room and get someone to challenge Kelee Ringo, and help on special teams, Amos would make a lot of sense. I would be a big fan of his in the 2nd round after a trade down, as 32 is a little too rich for me. He would be a great fit in this defense, though, so I wouldn’t hate it.
5. Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky, 5-11 1⁄4 183
Overall: Hairston is a blazing-fast cornerback with good ball skills and man coverage ability. However, he is still developing as a zone defender, and his eye discipline, physicality, and tackling issues need work. He has sky-high upside due to his athletic testing.
Eagles Thoughts: Hairston is ultra talented, but his inconsistent tackling and struggles in zone coverage make him more of a project than an immediate starter. I expect a more man-heavy team to take him earlier, but he has the traits to work in Fangio’s scheme. He doesn’t have the 1st round talent, but corners who run a 4.28 40 and have 6 interceptions in 20 starts, probably won’t fall out of the 1st round. If he is still there at 32, this would be tempting, although a very risky pick.
Tier 3
6. Shavon Revel Jr. East Carolina, 6-1 7/8 194
Overall: Revel has excellent athletic traits but is still extremely raw. He’s best in press-man where he can use his length, but needs more reps to become more consistent. The ACL injury makes him a bit of a wildcard, but if healthy, he has high-level starter upside. I worry a little bit about his temperament when he gets beat, as he can overcompensate in coverage by seeking out a big play.
Eagles Thoughts: I’ve seen him mocked in the 1st round but I don’t think I would consider him at 32. That’s a huge risk for me. I think he’s a better fit in a press-man team and whilst he may sneak into the 1st round, I would expect the Eagles to pass.
7. Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame 6-0 1⁄4 193
Overall: Morrison is a talented, confident corner in man coverage. His fluidity, ball-tracking, and press coverage ability suit a man-coverage defense that lets him press. I don’t know if the tools are good enough to be a top outside cornerback.
Eagles Thoughts: I think he suits a man coverage system but has the traits to win in zone, he just lacks the instincts at this point. I’d be surprised if he ended up with the Eagles, as I imagine a more man-heavy defense will target him.
8. Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State, 6-1 1⁄2 197
Overall: Thomas is a big, physical corner. His length, competitiveness, and ball skills make him a fit for a press-heavy scheme. His lack of short-area burst, recovery speed, and tackling inconsistencies limit his upside.
Eagles Thoughts: I think Thomas suits a press-man scheme, but could probably play in any scheme. I worry about the recovery speed, but he’s got a lot of talent. I don’t love the film for a 2nd round pick, but I could understand it due to his size and profile.
Tier 4
9. Jacob Parrish, Kansas State 5-9 191
Overall: Jacob Parish is a twitchy, fluid corner with great movement skills and surprising versatility, holding his own both inside and outside despite being undersized. He’s tough and aggressive, but his lack of height and limited playmaking production could be concerns at the next level.
Eagles Thoughts: I don’t like outside corners at this size very often, but Parish’s film is very good. He would give the Eagles someone who could challenge to start outside or play inside. I wouldn’t hate it in the 2nd, but it’s probably a bit too early for him.
10. Darien Porter, Iowa State, 6’4 200
Overall: Porter is a rare blend of size, length, and elite speed, making him one of the most intriguing cornerback prospects in the draft. His special teams experience, speed, and ball skills give him immediate value as he develops. However, his lack of experience and stiffness in transitions make him a long-term project with insane upside. He is a true project; don’t expect to see him contribute in year 1.
Eagles Thoughts: With his elite athletic traits and special teams versatility, Porter intrigues me. He will go way earlier than people expect, even if the film is extremely raw. If he is there, I would take the shot at the end of day 2. At the very worst, you should get someone who is excellent on special teams.
11. Bilhal Kone, W. Michigan, 6-1 1⁄4 190
Overall: Kone is a long, fluid boundary corner with press ability, and strong zone awareness. His lack of elite athleticism and physicality in run defense could limit his ceiling. He projects best in a zone-heavy scheme, where his instincts and length can be maximized while minimizing his issues with physicality and hip tightness.
Eagles Thoughts: I really like his fit in this Eagles’ defense as his instincts and length can be maximized while minimizing his issues with physicality and hip tightness. He’s probably a day 3 guy, but I would be interested in adding him towards the end of day 2 (at the earliest) to compete with Ringo and Jackson.
12. Denzel Burke, Ohio State, 5-11 1⁄4 186,
Overall: Burke is a fluid corner with man coverage ability but questionable tackling, ball production and play strength. He thrives in off-man coverage, where he can mirror WRs, but he can get overly grabby and struggles against physical receivers due to his size.
Eagles Thoughts: I’m not sure Burke has the size or athletic profile to invest a high pick in. He could fit the Eagles as an off-coverage corner, but I would be waiting for the 3rd or 4th round.
13. Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech, 6’1 185
Overall: Dorian Strong is a long corner with press-man skills and a knack for making plays on the ball. However, his tendency to gamble, inconsistent technique, and lack of top-end speed create concerns about his ability to hold up against vertical threats.
Eagles Thoughts: I like him as a project, but I worry about the speed and athleticism profile. He’s more of an early day 3 guy for me, but he does have some good traits to develop as an outside zone corner.
Tier 5
14. Tommi Hill, Nebraska, 6-0 1⁄2 213
Overall: Hill is a big, competitive corner with good ball skills and the length to press. He has good physicality, instincts, and can play in both man and zone coverage. However, his lack of elite twitch and injury concerns raise questions about his ceiling. The lack of testing didn’t help.
Eagles Thoughts: A lot of this will probably come down to his medicals. He’s an interesting talent, but a big risk without any testing numbers. If the medical stuff looks good, I would take a shot at the start of day 3.
15. Zy Alexander, LSU, 6-1 3/8 187
Overall: Alexander is a long corner with great ball skills and a physical edge. His zone coverage awareness and ability to disrupt at the catch point allowed him to look good at LSU. However, his struggles against speed, limited athleticism, and injury history create some huge concerns about his upside.
Eagles Thoughts: The limited athleticism scares me, but he could be a good fit in the Eagles’ scheme, where he isn’t asked to play a ton of man coverage. I don’t think I could consider him until round 5 after his testing.
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