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11-04-2025
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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 14, East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Jr
The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft. The Green Bay Packers are doing a mini remodel of the cornerback room at 1265 Lombardi Avenue this offseason. They lost Eric Stokes, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell to free agency, and Jaire Alexander's days inside that room could be numbered. Advertisement Brian Gutekunst signed Nate Hobbs to a four-year deal. The former Las Vegas Raider can play in the slot or on the boundary and gives Jeff Hafley another versatile piece in the secondary. The makeover of that room will continue during the 2025 NFL Draft, where Gutekunst will likely use a pair of picks on the position. A potential target early in the draft is Shavon Revel Jr. The East Carolina cornerback checks in at No. 14 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown. Revel started his collegiate career at the JUCO level before transferring to East Carolina in 2022, where he missed the beginning of the season due to a hand injury he suffered during offseason workouts. Revel enjoyed a breakout season in 2023, recording 54 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and 13 pass deflections. Advertisement This past season, Revel played in three games before suffering a torn ACL. In those three games, he recorded two interceptions and two pass deflections. Standing at 6-1 with nearly 33-inch arms and an impressive track background, Revel has a unique combination of size and speed. He stands out on the gridiron. Due to that combination, Revel was No. 35 on Bruce Feldman's Annual Freaks list. From Feldman: "A former high school track standout, Revel ran a 6.90 55-meter dash time, but really got on the Pirates' wish list after he ran a 4.40 40 and broad-jumped 11 feet during a summer camp. At 6-3, 190 pounds, Revel has ideal size for an NFL corner." With his speed, Revel is able to stay attached to wide receivers on a vertical plane. He reaches his top gear quickly. He has easy change of direction skills and composed footwork to mirror receivers in coverage. He's able to stay hip-to-hip with wide receivers. If he gets beat, he has the elite recovery speed and doesn't panic when the ball is in the air. Advertisement "Revel's recovery speed and his speed breaking on the football is among the best in the class," Devin Jackson, an NFL Draft writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer said. "He's a loose, sudden athlete that often undercuts routes and beats wide receivers to the tops of their routes." Revel is opportunistic in coverage. The JUCO transfer is always looking to make a game-changing play. He does wide receiver-like things at the catch point and has outstanding body control. He's a long, athletic cornerback who did a great job of using his length to disrupt wide receivers at the catch point and at the top of their routes. "Revel never panics in coverage, even in trail technique, and it's impressive to watch him close the gap between he and the receiver downfield," Jackson said. "He's also willing to take chances in coverage, which allowed him to nab two interceptions while only playing in three games." The East Carolina cornerback doesn't back down against the run. He does a good job of coming to balance and getting his man to the ground. With his impressive wingspan, he has a wide tackle radius. According to Pro Football Focus, Revel missed four tackles during his time with the Pirates. Advertisement "He's physical as a run defender despite his slender frame," Jackson said. "He doesn't mind sticking in his nose in as run defender." Revel will also bring special teams value to the team that drafts him. He blocked two kicks during the 2023 campaign and logged 137 snaps during his first two seasons at East Carolina and recorded two tackles. Fit with the Packers Before suffering a season-ending injury, Revel was on the fast track to be a Top 15 pick. In three games, he recorded two interceptions and he would have put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine. With his size and the speed he would have been able to showcase, teams would have been tripping over themselves to get their hands on the East Carolina cornerback. Advertisement Given that he's coming off a torn ACL and that he'll be 24 on draft night, the Packers may stray away from Revel in the first round. If he somehow slides to them in the second round, the Packers would be getting tremendous value. "The best is ahead of Revel, who showcased excellent change of direction ability and closing speed to make plays on the football," Jackson said. "He's got the skill set, length, instincts, and ball skills to be a high upside cover corner that can play both man and zone coverages. Assuming he's healthy coming off his injury, Revel has a chance to make an early impact at the NFL level." Revel checks all the boxes with his frame, athleticism and playmaking ability. He'd bring some much-needed length to Green Bay's cornerback room. If he's on the board when the Packers are on the clock in the second round, it would be a slam dunk pick for Gutekunst and the Packers. This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Unpacking Future Packers: No. 14, East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Jr
USA Today
11-04-2025
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- USA Today
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 14, East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Jr
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 14, East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Jr The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft. The Green Bay Packers are doing a mini remodel of the cornerback room at 1265 Lombardi Avenue this offseason. They lost Eric Stokes, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell to free agency, and Jaire Alexander's days inside that room could be numbered. Brian Gutekunst signed Nate Hobbs to a four-year deal. The former Las Vegas Raider can play in the slot or on the boundary and gives Jeff Hafley another versatile piece in the secondary. The makeover of that room will continue during the 2025 NFL Draft, where Gutekunst will likely use a pair of picks on the position. A potential target early in the draft is Shavon Revel Jr. The East Carolina cornerback checks in at No. 14 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown. Revel started his collegiate career at the JUCO level before transferring to East Carolina in 2022, where he missed the beginning of the season due to a hand injury he suffered during offseason workouts. Revel enjoyed a breakout season in 2023, recording 54 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and 13 pass deflections. This past season, Revel played in three games before suffering a torn ACL. In those three games, he recorded two interceptions and two pass deflections. Standing at 6-1 with nearly 33-inch arms and an impressive track background, Revel has a unique combination of size and speed. He stands out on the gridiron. Due to that combination, Revel was No. 35 on Bruce Feldman's Annual Freaks list. From Feldman: "A former high school track standout, Revel ran a 6.90 55-meter dash time, but really got on the Pirates' wish list after he ran a 4.40 40 and broad-jumped 11 feet during a summer camp. At 6-3, 190 pounds, Revel has ideal size for an NFL corner." With his speed, Revel is able to stay attached to wide receivers on a vertical plane. He reaches his top gear quickly. He has easy change of direction skills and composed footwork to mirror receivers in coverage. He's able to stay hip-to-hip with wide receivers. If he gets beat, he has the elite recovery speed and doesn't panic when the ball is in the air. "Revel's recovery speed and his speed breaking on the football is among the best in the class," Devin Jackson, an NFL Draft writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer said. "He's a loose, sudden athlete that often undercuts routes and beats wide receivers to the tops of their routes." Revel is opportunistic in coverage. The JUCO transfer is always looking to make a game-changing play. He does wide receiver-like things at the catch point and has outstanding body control. He's a long, athletic cornerback who did a great job of using his length to disrupt wide receivers at the catch point and at the top of their routes. "Revel never panics in coverage, even in trail technique, and it's impressive to watch him close the gap between he and the receiver downfield," Jackson said. "He's also willing to take chances in coverage, which allowed him to nab two interceptions while only playing in three games." The East Carolina cornerback doesn't back down against the run. He does a good job of coming to balance and getting his man to the ground. With his impressive wingspan, he has a wide tackle radius. According to Pro Football Focus, Revel missed four tackles during his time with the Pirates. "He's physical as a run defender despite his slender frame," Jackson said. "He doesn't mind sticking in his nose in as run defender." Revel will also bring special teams value to the team that drafts him. He blocked two kicks during the 2023 campaign and logged 137 snaps during his first two seasons at East Carolina and recorded two tackles. Fit with the Packers Before suffering a season-ending injury, Revel was on the fast track to be a Top 15 pick. In three games, he recorded two interceptions and he would have put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine. With his size and the speed he would have been able to showcase, teams would have been tripping over themselves to get their hands on the East Carolina cornerback. Given that he's coming off a torn ACL and that he'll be 24 on draft night, the Packers may stray away from Revel in the first round. If he somehow slides to them in the second round, the Packers would be getting tremendous value. "The best is ahead of Revel, who showcased excellent change of direction ability and closing speed to make plays on the football," Jackson said. "He's got the skill set, length, instincts, and ball skills to be a high upside cover corner that can play both man and zone coverages. Assuming he's healthy coming off his injury, Revel has a chance to make an early impact at the NFL level." Revel checks all the boxes with his frame, athleticism and playmaking ability. He'd bring some much-needed length to Green Bay's cornerback room. If he's on the board when the Packers are on the clock in the second round, it would be a slam dunk pick for Gutekunst and the Packers.
USA Today
04-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 22, Texas DE Barryn Sorrell
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 22, Texas DE Barryn Sorrell The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft. There is no such thing as too many pass rushers and the Green Bay Packers could use another edge rusher or two to pair with Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness. A potential target on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft is Barryn Sorrell. The Texas defensive end checks in at No. 22 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown. A native of Louisiana, Sorrell recorded 44 tackles, nine tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks during his sophomore season in 2022. The following season, Sorrell recorded five tackles for loss and four sacks. This past season, Sorrell recorded 44 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and six sacks. "Sorrell came into the season last year as an on-field leader," CJ Vogel, a reporter for On Texas Football, said. "He was a player the younger guys looked up to and was consistently able to showcase his value by leading from the front." Sorrell is a sturdy run defender. He sets a firm edge and isn't going to get bullied off his spot. He has strong hands and is able to snatch and toss with the best of them. The Texas defensive end has the lateral quickness to slither past offensive tackles and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Over the past three seasons, he's recorded 66 run stops. "He's best in run support off the edge," Vogel said. "Sorrell is great at shedding blocks and strong enough to hold the point of attack on the edge even if he doesn't initially beat his man." Sorrell sees red as a pass rusher and plays with relentless energy and effort. Sorrell has an adequate first step off the edge and when he showcases his closing burst. He rushes with good pad level and converts speed to power to cave in the pocket. There are little wasted movements in his pass rush plan. This past season, he recorded a career-high 49 pressures and finished the past three seasons with 121. "Pass rush is where Sorrell will need to show the most growth in the NFL," Vogel said. "One major positive for his game is that for four years, he was an effort leader and guy you couldn't take off the field due to what he would give you from that perspective. Sorrell put together a strong week of practice in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. The Texas defensive end was named the top defensive linemen on the American roster. Green Bay's defensive quality control coach led the American defensive line group in Mobile and got a first-hand look at Sorrell all week. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Sorrell ran a 4.68 40-yard dash and 1.65 10-yard split. He also clocked a 4.36 short shuttle and a 7.06 3-cone. Those numbers back up why the Texas defensive end was No. 79 on Bruce Feldman's Annual Freaks list. From Feldman: "The 6-4, 260-pound senior clocked one of the fastest max velocity times of any D-lineman in college football last fall when he hit 19.4 mph during a game. Texas coaches are excited for Sorrell to take his game to another level after he had a terrific offseason. Sorrell bench pressed 425 pounds, squatted 575 and power cleaned 355, but coaches say the most impressive number is his explosive burst for his size. He consistently has registered 20 mph on the Catapult system." Fit with the Packers Sorrell is a ready-made run defender. He's stout at the point of attack and showcased a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage. With his athleticism and relentlessness, he could carve out a role in Green Bay's defensive end rotation as a rookie. "This is a guy who comes in and competes with anyone and at anytime," Vogel said. "Looking no further than getting on the field as a freshman at Texas and receiving defensive line MVP accolades in a stacked room while at the Senior Bowl in Mobile this winter. He gives it his all and plays with a huge chip on his shoulder." If the Packers miss out on a pass rusher in the first three rounds, Sorrell could be an ideal target early on Day 3 of the draft. Behind Gary and Van Ness, the Packers have Kingsley Enagbare, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract and Brenton Cox Jr, who flashed during his second year in the league. Given the current state of the depth chart, it would not be shocking to see the Packers use multiple picks at a premium position. While Sorrell may not check the length thresholds (less than 34-inch arms), he checks all the other boxes, and the Packers may be willing to bend those marks when it comes to a Day 3 pick. The former Longhorn plays with an attacking mindset and a relentless motor. Couple those things with his athleticism, and he has the makings of a solid rotational edge rusher. Getting that type of player in the fourth or fifth round would be tremendous value for a team thirsty for help at defensive end.
