Brandon Adams CB UCF | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brandon Adams CB UCF
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/03/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (29%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 02/03/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (29%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 83.4 | |
| Tackling: |
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82% |
| Run Defense: |
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68% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
| Zone: |
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75% |
| Man/Press: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#231
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1692 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Ryan Watts - Texas |
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73% |
| Ro Torrence - Arizona State |
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72% |
| Jaylon Jones - Texas A&M |
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71% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Coming out of Arabia Mountain High School in Lithonia, Georgia, Brandon Adams was the quintessential do-it-all athlete, lining up at cornerback, safety, quarterback, running back, and receiver. His senior year in 2020, he showcased his dual-threat abilities with 677 passing yards and eight touchdowns through the air, while adding 323 yards and three scores on the ground. But it was his lockdown coverage skills – allowing just a single catch while forcing two fumbles and breaking up five passes – that hinted at his future trajectory.Adams arrived at UCF as a three-star recruit in 2021 and wasted no time making his mark, appearing in 12 games and starting six as a true freshman. His role expanded each season, culminating in a 2023 campaign where he started 10 games and registered 21 tackles with four pass breakups. The 2024 season saw Adams elevate his game further, nabbing two interceptions – including a pick-six – despite missing two games with a lower back injury. His development earned him an invite to the Senior Bowl, where NFL scouts got an up-close look at his imposing 6'1", 186-pound frame and rare 76-inch wingspan.
Over his four-year career in Orlando, Adams proved to be one of the most reliable coverage corners in the American Athletic Conference, allowing a stingy 51.6% completion rate. He appeared in 47 games with 29 starts, steadily improving his technique while maintaining his aggressive style of play. Beyond his defensive contributions, Adams showed his value on special teams, logging 371 snaps in the third phase of the game – experience that will serve him well as he transitions to the NFL level.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Boasts exceptional arm length (32¼") and wingspan (76") that allows him to disrupt receivers at the line and affect passing lanes when technically sound.
- Shows promising press coverage skills at the line of scrimmage, delivering an effective single-hand jam that can knock receivers off their intended path.
- Tackles with reliable form and physicality when squared up, demonstrating good finishing ability that shows up in his strong tackling metrics.
- Changes direction with adequate fluidity for a corner of his height, showing functional feet when mirroring underneath routes.
- Brings a physical edge to the boundary, working to squeeze receivers toward the sideline and limit their operating space against the red line.
- Shows some real dog in his competitive approach, consistently looking to set a tone through physical play at the line.
- Versatile special teams experience across all four units provides immediate value while he develops his defensive technique.
- Turned in his best performance against top competition, showing up against Iowa State with lockdown coverage despite the stat sheet.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Inconsistent coverage technique leads to grabby tendencies, resulting in 16 career penalties and revealing limitations in his recovery ability.
- Shows below-average performance in zone coverage, struggling to process multiple routes and maintain proper depth in his assignments.
- Takes extra steps to gear down from full speed, allowing separation against sharp-breaking routes due to his long-strider build and moderate burst.
- Run support effort runs hot and cold – will flash physical plays near the line but too often takes poor angles and appears hesitant to fully commit.
- Limited production in terms of ball skills with just two career interceptions, raising questions about his ability to create turnovers at the next level.
Scouting Report: Summary
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his responsibilities and maximizes his length at the line of scrimmage. His combination of size and adequate movement skills offers some intrigue, but his very average zone coverage performance skills suggest a steeper learning curve at the next level.His immediate impact will likely come on special teams, where his experience and tackle radius make him a natural fit while he refines his coverage technique. Patient coaching will be required to improve his footwork in press and develop more consistent coverage skills – areas where his physical traits provide raw material to work with, but significant development is needed.
Adams profiles as a late Day 3 selection whose initial contributions will come in the third phase. Press-heavy teams might see developmental upside worth investing in, though his coverage grades suggest he'll need time to develop into a reliable defensive contributor. The back injury that cost him time in 2024 will need medical clearance, but his physical traits and special teams value provide a floor while he works to improve his coverage consistency.
Brandon Adams percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Brandon Adams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
207.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
58.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.