Jaylon Braxton CB Arkansas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jaylon Braxton CB Arkansas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (57%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.8 DOB: 03/25/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (57%*) | |
| Age: 19.8 DOB: 03/25/2005 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 54.7 | |
| Tackling: |
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69% |
| Run Defense: |
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65% |
| Coverage: |
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78% |
| Zone: |
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74% |
| Man/Press: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#149
Position rank:
#31
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| College Games: 10 College Snaps: 453 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Jaylon Braxton from Lone Star High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Braxton opted to join Arkansas after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Braxton saw action in 8 games and played a total of 376 snaps at cornerback for the Razorbacks. He recorded 18 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 5 stops. In coverage Braxton notched up 7 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 62.0.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played in just 2 games and logged 77 snaps for the Razorbacks. He made no tackles, no assists, and had no stops. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 39.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’ll line up in press at times, where Braxton has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely confident and competitive demeanor.
- Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when he has a chance to make a play.
- Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with receivers downfield.
- Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Braxton has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed, and he can flip around to turn and run in coverage.
- He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
- He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off.
- Lacks a physical element to his game, and Braxton doesn’t have a frame that can carry a lot of weight. He’ll get outmuscled at the top of routes by bigger receivers.
- Has a high backpedal and loses a step in transition. Plays with adequate speed but there are concerns about his ability to handle the truly explosive speedsters of the NFL.
How other scouting services rate Jaylon Braxton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
140.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
39.0
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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.