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Shavon Revel Jr. NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for East Carolina CB

BR NFL Scouting DepartmentContributor I

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 02:  Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) runs with the ball after catching a pass while trying to avoid being tackled by East Carolina Pirates defensive back Shavon Revel (28) during the third quarter of a non-conference college football game between the East Carolina Pirates and the Michigan Wolverines on September 2, 2023 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 188

HAND: 9⅝"

ARM: 32⅝"

WINGSPAN: 79¼"


POSITIVES

— Great length with a filled-out frame. He uses his length to his advantage in press and does a good job of getting his hands on and disrupting routes at the line of scrimmage.

— Very good straight-line speed. Gets to top speed quickly and easily carries receivers deep. Shows the necessary recovery speed to catch up and close ground with the ball in the air.

— Good overall athlete with ball skills and body control. Sinks hips well for his size and quickly transitions. Also shows the ability to push receivers off their line as he works downfield.


NEGATIVES

— Slightly below-average ball skills. Struggles to catch with hands and has missed the opportunity to capitalize on additional turnovers.

— Average eye discipline in zone coverage. Can lose threats in underneath coverage, due to staring at the quarterback.

— Fights against pad level, as it can get too high and cause him to leak extra steps out of breaks


2024 STATISTICS

— 3 Games, 8 Total Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 4 PBU


NOTES

— Unrated recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Games Started: 24

— 2023: 2nd Team All-American Athletic Conference

— 2023" Transfer from Louisburg College


OVERALL

Shavon Revel is a tall, long-limbed cornerback prospect from East Carolina who stands out due to his physical traits and aggressive style of play. At 6'3" and 193 pounds, Revel possesses the length and frame that NFL teams covet, particularly for outside corners. His blend of size, speed, and physicality has made him one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2025 draft class, with the potential to impact both man and zone-heavy schemes.

In coverage, Revel's length and straight-line speed are key assets. He excels in press coverage, using his long arms to disrupt receivers' timing at the line of scrimmage and push them off their route. His ability to carry receivers deep is bolstered by his top-end speed and quick acceleration, which also aid him in recovery situations. Revel's athleticism is evident in his smooth transitions and ability to sink his hips for his size, though he can leak extra steps when breaking on shorter routes. While he has the body control and positioning to make plays on the ball, his ball skills are slightly below average, as he struggles to secure interceptions consistently. In zone coverage, Revel's eye discipline can waver, occasionally leading to missed threats underneath when he becomes too focused on the quarterback.

Revel's physicality translates well to the run game, where he is willing and effective in taking on blockers and assisting in run defense. He uses his size and strength to shock and shed blockers on the edge, helping to contain running plays and maintain outside leverage. As a tackler, Revel is reliable and secure, utilizing his size to wrap up and drive through contact. While he's not an enforcer in run support, he consistently fulfills his assignments and does his part in limiting gains.

Shavon Revel projects as an early-round pick with the potential to make an immediate impact as an outside cornerback. His length, speed, and physicality are ideal traits for defending big-bodied receivers on the outside and handling vertical routes. While his ball skills and eye discipline could limit his ability to generate turnovers, Revel's ability to blanket receivers and disrupt plays at the line makes him a valuable asset. With further refinement, he has the ceiling to develop into a high-level starting cornerback at the next level.


GRADE: 7.6 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 38

POSITION RANK: CB5

PRO COMPARISON: Tariq Woolen


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.