Benjamin Morrison NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Notre Dame CB

HEIGHT: 6'

WEIGHT: 190

POSITIVES

— Smooth athlete with good short-area quickness and lateral movement. He plays with a fluid backpedal and controlled balance.

— In coverage, he keeps very good leverage and positioning on receivers. As he works downfield he squeezes off their lane and looks to attack the ball.

— Has shown flexibility in playing both outside and slot cornerback positions.

— Shows the necessary timing and ball skills to decipher what is needed at the high point when playing the ball.

— Shows good physicality and willingness to set the edge and get involved in the run game.

NEGATIVES

— Morrison can be inconsistent with his transitions, giving up separation. He can also be bumped off the top of routes at times.

— Lacks ideal closing speed when giving a step or two.

— Morrison can get antsy in zone coverage. He looks for big plays and can lose threats in his zone.

2024 STATISTICS

— 6 Games, 20 Tackles, 4 PBU

NOTES

— Born Mar. 11, 2004

— Games Started: 26

— 4-Star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247 Sports

— 2024 Injured his hip in week 7 against Stanford. Required hip surgery that kept him out the remainder of the season.

— 2023 First-Team All-Independent; Independent Cornerback of the Year

— 2022 First-Team All-Independent; Freshman All-American; Independent Cornerback of the Year

OVERALL

Benjamin Morrison is a versatile cornerback prospect out of Notre Dame, known for his quickness, fluidity, and ability to play both outside and in the slot. Standing at 6' and weighing 190 pounds, Morrison brings a well-rounded skill set to the position. His athleticism, combined with his physicality and football IQ, make him a compelling option for NFL teams looking to bolster their secondary. He is a former Freshman All-American with a ton of playing experience under his belt.

Morrison is a smooth athlete with good short-area quickness and lateral movement, which allows him to maintain a fluid backpedal and controlled balance in coverage. He excels at keeping leverage and positioning on receivers, often squeezing them off their lane as they work downfield and positioning himself to make a play on the ball. Morrison's ball skills are well-developed, showing the necessary timing and understanding to play the ball at its highest point, whether he's playing outside or in the slot.

However, Morrison can be inconsistent with his transitions, sometimes leading to more agile receivers gaining separation. Additionally, while he has good size, his closing speed isn't ideal, making it difficult for him to recover if he loses a step. Morrison can get antsy in zone coverage, occasionally prioritizing big plays over maintaining discipline in his assignment, leading to lost threats in his zone.

In the run game, Morrison shows good physicality and a willingness to set the edge, actively getting involved in run support. Despite his solid frame, Morrison sometimes plays like he's lighter than he is, occasionally struggling to disengage from bigger blockers who can push him around or shield him off the edge. This inconsistency in shedding blocks can limit his effectiveness in stopping runs that bounce to the outside. Nonetheless, his overall effort and willingness to engage in run defense are positive traits that can be further developed with proper coaching and strength conditioning.

Benjamin Morrison projects as a late first-round to early second-round pick with the potential to be a first-year starter in the NFL. His combination of smooth athleticism, versatility in coverage, and physicality in the run game makes him a well-rounded prospect capable of fitting into multiple defensive schemes. While he needs to improve his transitions and maintain discipline in zone coverage, Morrison's skill set offers a high ceiling. With continued development, particularly in his ability to shed blocks and refine his coverage techniques, Morrison has the potential to become a reliable starting cornerback at the next level.

GRADE: 8.0 (Year 1 Starter — Late 1st - Early 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 23

POSITION RANK: CB4

PRO COMPARISON: Kendall Fuller

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.