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New York Times
07-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Rookie minicamp observations: Why Cowboys are so excited about their Day 2 draft picks
FRISCO, Texas — Regardless of how you feel about the Dallas Cowboys using another first-round pick on an offensive lineman, it's difficult for anyone to argue with what they did on Day 2 of this year's NFL Draft. Earlier this week, The Athletic 's Mike Sando wrote a review of the draft classes of the 16 NFC teams with thoughts from NFL team executives. 'They got the best guard in the draft, and they get a pass rusher opposite Micah Parsons who can actually win with speed,' an exec said about the Cowboys' draft. 'Their pass rush is going to be a pain in the ass to deal with. The corner they got in the third might have gone in the back end of the first round if he'd never gotten hurt.' The pass rusher that executive was speaking about is second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku. The corner is third-round pick Shavon Revel Jr. Both have a chance to make an impact as early as Week 1. Both were in attendance for Dallas' rookie minicamp at The Star over the weekend. Cowboys second round pick DE Donovan Ezeiruaku — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 3, 2025 Rookie minicamp practices don't offer much in terms of evaluating performance on the field. The players were not in pads and they did not conduct team drills. The portion of Saturday's practice open to reporters was stretching and then some individual work. What was noticeable about Ezeiruaku was his size. He's listed on the roster at 6-2, 248 pounds. All of Dallas' other edge rushers are at least 6-3. Being a little shorter than the other top edge rushers in this year's draft class might have caused him to fall to the second round. These are the heights and weights of the four edge rushers drafted in the first round: Abdul Carter (third overall) 6-4, 250; Mykel Williams (11th) 6-5, 267; Shemar Stewart (17th) 6-5, 267; James Pearce Jr. (26th) 6-5, 245. Ezeiruaku's production at Boston College was never a question as he recorded 16 1/2 sacks, 20 1/2 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles in 12 games last season. He uses his long arms (34 inches) and athleticism to get by offensive linemen. 'He's very explosive bending around the corner,' Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay said. 'He's got length to be able to engage with tackles, but his array of moves and his determination, leadership and who he is, we're going to maximize that. He wants to be the best of the best and he's going to do that, and he's going to bring others with him. He's got skill plus that drive.' The edge rusher group is a deep one in Dallas. Along with Parsons, there is Dante Fowler, Sam Williams, Marshawn Kneeland and now Ezeiruaku. There will be packages to get more than two on the field at the same time, but it's also a good area to have depth considering how injuries significantly limited Dallas' 2024 pass rush. Parsons, Williams, Kneeland and DeMarcus Lawrence combined to miss 40 games because of injury last season. 'I'm coming here to work and do whatever the coaches ask me to do,' Ezeiruaku said. 'If they ask me to stand up or play over the top of the guard on some type of passing situation, or stand up and be on the edge, I'll do that to the best of my ability.' Height was also noticeable with Revel, but for the opposite reason. He looked every bit of 6-2 as he worked off to the side on the resistance cords. To compare to other Cowboys starting cornerbacks, Trevon Diggs is 6-2 and DaRon Bland is 6-0. Revel, who is working back from a torn ACL and partial meniscus tear in his left knee during practice at East Carolina in September, was moving well and did not appear to be limited on Saturday. At the moment, the plan is to have him remain a limited participant through the start of training camp where he will likely begin on the physically unable to perform list. But there is confidence that he will come off the PUP list during camp and be ready for the start of the season. 'Right now I can pretty much do everything,' Revel said. 'I'm running straight line. Cutting, haven't got too much into that. Just trying to take it day by day, trying to take it slow.' Cowboys third round pick CB Shavon Revel Jr. — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 3, 2025 A healthy starting trio of Bland, Diggs and Revel looks good on paper. However, Diggs is also working his way back from a significant knee injury that could cause him to miss the start of the season. If he's not ready for Week 1, Dallas could be looking at a starting trio of Bland, Revel and either Kaiir Elam or Caelen Carson. The Cowboys could also make a move to add another veteran cornerback. Either way, there's a good chance that Revel ends up being an immediate starter at one of the outside corner positions. 'He was the top guy on our board,' Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said of picking Revel in the third round. 'He obviously had the injury issue. We knew that's probably why he was still available, because he might not be ready to go Day 1 of minicamp, Day 1 of training camp. You get a guy like that sitting there with his production and it was obvious that was the right thing to do.' Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was caught on camera doing a little dance in the team's draft room right after the Revel pick. Part of it was because they got a player they considered in the second round. Another reason for celebration was the combination of what they did with their top three picks, Tyler Booker, Ezeiruaku and Revel. 'The thing that I saw was a relative picking players that really fit,' Jones said. 'I'm not going to say it was need, but really fit to the leadership and to the ethos of what we would like to be able to claim that was (Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer's) first (draft) class. And I'm telling you, those three picks that we made right there, their makeup, to have that in Schottenheimer's first class will set a tone in terms of what's to go and it happens, it's there. … These are guys that are really the type of people that you want on the team and lead. These guys have that Michael Irvin stuff relative to leadership. And these guys are working to make everybody better. That was a common thread among those three picks.' (Photo of Donovan Ezeiruaku: Kirby Lee / Imagn Images)
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- 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.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bills 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for CB Shavon Revel Jr.
Cornerback Shavon Revel could be a player to watch for the Buffalo Bills at the 2025 NFL draft. As things stand, the Bills hold the No. 30 overall pick in the first round. The team has 10 total picks scattered around the board, including two more in the second round. Advertisement If things hold there, general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills' front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards. During the run to up to the draft, which starts April 24, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game. Revel Jr. is up next in our prospect previews. He has an upcoming pre-draft visit with the Bills, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Here's a rundown of what experts are saying about his game: CB Shavon Revel Jr. | East Carolina | Senior Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; East Carolina defensive back Shavon Revel (DB27) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images Vitals Height: 6'2" Advertisement Weight: 194 lbs Pros Fast change of direction Length and athleticism Competitive nature Willing tackler Cons ACL tear in September 2024 Technique lacking at times Inconsistent spacing Stats 2024 stats (3 GP): 8 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 interceptions, 1 interception return touchdown, 2 passes defensed Career stats (24 GP): 70 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 interceptions, 15 passes defensed, 1 fumble return touchdown 2024 PFF grade: 84.0 Career PFF grade: 71.3 Consensus rank Draft stock: Day 2 selection Highlight reel For more, visit: This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Bills 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for CB Shavon Revel Jr.
USA Today
05-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Saints schedule Top 30 draft visit with playmaking ECU cornerback Shavon Revel Jr.
Saints schedule Top 30 draft visit with playmaking ECU cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. The New Orleans Saints aren't wasting any time scheduling their Top 30 visits with NFL draft prospects. These are a big deal -- 30 prospects in the 2025 draft will be flown into New Orleans for a full-day visit at the team headquarters in Metairie. They'll tour the facility and locker room, go through medical checkups, and interview with coaches and team brass. And the first of their 30 visits is scheduled with East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. KPRC2 Houston's Aaron Wilson first reported that Revel would be meeting with the Saints for his first pre-draft visit, which was confirmed by Ryan Wilson for The Draft Network to be set for Thursday, March 6. He's a fascinating prospect despite having suffered a torn ACL last September. The 22-year old weighed in at a hair under 6-foot-2 and 194 pounds at the combine, with long arms (measuring 32 5/8-inch) setting him up well for press coverage at the pro level. In 2023, Revel earned second-team All-AAC honors for having logged 13 pass breakups, an interception, a fumble recovery and a sack, plus 54 tackles. He was limited to three games in 2024 before the knee injury and still intercepted two passes. He's a playmaker. And the Saints could use him. They don't have a number-one cornerback after trading Marshon Lattimore so long as the specter of losing Paulson Adebo in free agency lingers over them. The only corners under contract for 2025 are Alontae Taylor, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Rico Payton and Rejzohn Wright. They don't just need bodies at the position. They need difference makers. It's been speculated that, had he been healthy, Revel would have been a top-20 pick in this year's draft. Instead his injury is hurting his draft stock and he could slip out of the first round altogether, much like McKinstry experienced a year ago. It remains to be seen how much time he'll need to finish recovering from knee surgery this offseason but Revel could give the Saints a big boost in the secondary once he's back on his feet. They're certainly interested to be bringing him into town for a private visit.
