Player Description
Name: Shavon Revel Jr.
School: East Carolina
Position: Cornerback
Class: Senior
Height: 6'2
Weight: 194 lbs
Draft Projection: Late Day 1 to Mid Day 2
Strengths:
Elite Size and Length.
High-Level Athlete.
Strong Feel and Instincts in the Passing Game
Outstanding Run Supporter.
Reliable Tackler - Consistently solid in open-field tackling situations.
Ideal Long Speed - Capable of shadowing receivers effectively on vertical routes.
Boasts high-level playmaking abilities - exceptional ball skills.
Recognizes and anticipates route combinations.
Displays smooth, quick transitions and change of direction.
Disciplined in Zone Coverage.
Excellent Closing Speed.
Highly Versatile - Can play special teams.
Weaknesses:
Although not frequently observed, Ravel Jr. occasionally exhibits a tendency to be slightly flat-footed, which can at times impact his ability to anticipate plays and make effective moves on the ball. To his credit, he has made notable efforts to address this shortcoming; however, further improvement is still required.
With regard to coverage, Ravel Jr. primarily operated in zone coverage during his collegiate career, raising questions about his adaptability to man-press coverage. While he possesses both the foot speed and physicality necessary to excel in this area, the limited number of repetitions he has had in such scenarios leaves some uncertainty.
As a long and lean cornerback, his slender frame may pose challenges when matched against larger, more physical receivers in man-press coverage. While it is reasonable to assume that he will eventually grow into his 6'2"+ frame, in the short term, this could present a potential disadvantage in certain matchups.