Daylen Everette CB Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Daylen Everette CB Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 06/09/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.34 seconds (95%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.1 DOB: 05/06/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 06/09/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.34 seconds (95%*) | |
| Age: 21.1 DOB: 05/06/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 89.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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63% |
| Run Defense: |
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69% |
| Coverage: |
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76% |
| Zone: |
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72% |
| Man/Press: |
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75% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#108
Position rank:
#22
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1656 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Maxwell Hairston - Kentucky |
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90% |
| Greg Newsome II - Northwestern |
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88% |
| Dorian Strong - Virginia Tech |
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87% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Daylen Everette, the Virginia native, burst onto the scene as a sophomore at Norview High School, hauling in 11 interceptions before making the transition to IMG Academy where he refined his craft against elite national competition. His recruitment reflected that elite status - earning five-star recognition from PrepStar and ranking as the third-best cornerback prospect nationally by 247Sports.Everette's Georgia career unfolded methodically, transitioning from special-teams contributor as a true freshman in 2022 to becoming a defensive anchor by his junior season. His 2023 campaign featured 39 tackles with solid coverage metrics, but his senior year breakthrough in 2024 elevated his draft stock considerably. Recording 58 tackles, three interceptions, and earning SEC Championship MVP honors against Texas, Everette demonstrated the playmaking ability that had been brewing beneath the surface. His pair of picks in the SEC Championship game against the Longhorns represented the kind of clutch performance that separates good corners from great ones.
The decision to return for a fifth season in 2025 positions Everette as a rarity in Kirby Smart's program - a senior cornerback with extensive starting experience. While Georgia has produced a pipeline of NFL corners like Kelee Ringo and Kamari Lassiter, most departed after their junior seasons. Everette's extended development timeline and accumulated game reps against SEC competition provide a unique foundation for his eventual NFL transition. His 38 career games and 1,656 defensive snaps represent the kind of seasoning that can't be manufactured in combine drills or pro day workouts.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite straight-line speed creates separation anxiety for opposing coordinators when he's matched up vertically down the field.
- Possesses impressive wingspan and hand usage that disrupts receivers' release patterns at the line of scrimmage consistently.
- Natural instincts in zone coverage allow him to read quarterback eyes and break on throwing lanes with conviction.
- Demonstrates surprising physicality as a run defender, shedding blocks from bigger receivers and filling gaps with purpose.
- Shows genuine ball skills at the catch point with proper timing and hand-eye coordination to contest contested throws.
- Carries the versatility to line up in multiple coverage shells without looking lost or overwhelmed by assignments.
- Built with the kind of frame that can handle additional functional weight without sacrificing his movement skills.
- Competes with an edge and aggressiveness that translates into forcing turnovers when opportunities present themselves clearly.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Hip flexibility limitations become apparent in tight man coverage when asked to mirror quick-twitch route runners consistently.
- Tackles with inconsistent fundamentals that result in arm tackles and missed opportunities against shifty skill players.
- Can bite hard on double moves and misdirection, showing occasional impatience that savvy route runners exploit.
- Footwork in press coverage needs refinement to maximize his length advantage without surrendering easy releases underneath.
- Production levels don't quite match his athletic measurables, suggesting technical development remains an ongoing process.
Scouting Report: Summary
Everette's combination of size, speed, and SEC pedigree creates an intriguing developmental prospect for teams willing to invest in his technical refinement. His 4.34 speed isn't just impressive on paper - it translates to legitimate deep coverage ability that can erase intermediate mistakes through recovery speed. The way he disrupted Texas receivers in the SEC Championship game while collecting two interceptions demonstrates his ceiling when everything clicks together. His press technique and zone awareness suggest a corner who can contribute immediately in sub-packages while developing into a full-time starter.Scheme-wise, Everette projects best in systems that emphasize his length and straight-line speed rather than demanding constant hip turns and mirror coverage. Teams running Cover 3 or quarters-heavy concepts can maximize his skill set by utilizing his press ability to disrupt timing while his speed handles vertical routes. His run support willingness makes him appealing to defensive coordinators who need corners capable of setting edges against modern spread offenses. The experience against elite SEC competition provides confidence that he won't be overwhelmed by the speed of the NFL game.
Draft positioning likely falls in the Day 2 range where teams can afford to develop his technique while utilizing his athletic gifts on special teams and in specific packages. His extended college career provides both positives and negatives - the experience and maturity are valuable, but questions about his development curve remain.
How other scouting services rate Daylen Everette (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
99.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*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.