Dallas Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: CB Shavon Revel

Shavon Revel is a name to keep an eye on.

We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Shavon Revel Jr. from East Carolina.

Shavon Revel Jr.

CB
East Carolina Pirates
Senior
3-star recruit
6’2”
194 lbs

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History

Shavon Revel Jr. took a non-traditional route to Division I football, showcasing perseverance and grit along the way. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Revel played at Richard J. Reynolds High School before transferring to Reagan High for his senior season. A two-way standout, he posted 38 tackles, three tackles for loss, and four interceptions on defense, while catching 33 passes for 439 yards and five touchdowns on offense. He capped off his senior year with a game-winning touchdown against East Forsyth.

After high school, he took the JUCO route, enrolling at Louisburg College. In 2020, Revel’s first collegiate season was a wash due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Louisburg College to cancel its football schedule. Despite not playing a snap, Revel stayed focused on development—working out on his own, staying mentally sharp, and preparing for his opportunity. During this time, he balanced life as a student-athlete by working at Amazon to support himself financially, showing early signs of the work ethic and mental toughness that would define his career.

In the spring and fall of 2021, Revel finally got on the field in a limited JUCO schedule. While stats were hard to come by from the abbreviated season, his size, speed, and raw tools stood out enough for East Carolina to take notice. Revel made the most of his JUCO opportunity, earning a scholarship offer to join the Pirates.

In 2022 revel played his first season at East Carolina, featuring in nine games, mostly as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. While he didn’t start, he made the most of his limited reps, logging eight tackles and flashing physicality in kick coverage. It was a developmental season that allowed him to adjust to FBS speed and refine his technique against better competition.

2023 marked Revel’s breakout campaign, as he started all 12 games and became a key piece of the Pirates’ defense. He racked up 54 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and a team-leading 13 pass breakups. His performance earned him Second-Team All-AAC honors. This season firmly put him on the NFL radar.

Expectations were high for Revel entering his senior year, and he started strong, recording a 50-yard pick-six against Appalachian State in Week 3. Unfortunately, that game would be his last for the year and for East Carolina due to a torn ACL he suffered in practice. He finished the season with eight tackles and the early interception, and remained a respected leader in the locker room throughout his recovery.

2024 Statistics

204 Defensive Snaps
116 Coverage Snaps
8 Total Tackles
1 Tackles For Loss
2 Pass Breakups
2 INT
1 INT-TD
48.8 Passer Rating Allowed
38% Completion Rate Allowed
1 Penalty

NFL Combine/Pro Day

N/A

Awards

Second-team AAC (2023)

Scorecard

Overall- 87.0
Speed- 87
Acceleration- 88
Agility- 85
Strength- 56
Tackling- 80
Run Defense- 72
Zone Coverage- 86
Man Coverage- 80
Press- 84
Discipline- 88

THE GOOD

• NFL-caliber size at 6’2” with long arms; built to play outside corner in the NFL.
• Reads quarterbacks well, reacts quickly to route concepts developing in front of him.
• Has fantastic burst that shows up in click-and-close situations and recovery speed.
• Can open up and run vertically; closes ground well when trailing on deep balls.
• Times his challenges well to go up and get the ball.
• Reads route combos well; breaks on the ball with confidence and shows feel for zone spacing.
• Coaches praise his leadership, work ethic, and resilience.
• Can contribute immediately on special teams (two career blocked field goals).

THE BAD

• Tore his ACL during practice in 2024. May not be ready for 2025 training camps.
• Slight stiffness in his hips can show up vs. quick-twitch route runners; struggles slightly with sudden changes of direction.
• Only one full season as an FBS starter; rawer than most CB prospects in terms of footwork and route anticipation.
• Can get grabby when beaten off the line; still refining his hand placement and patience in man.
• Over-aggressive hand usage can result in flags; doesn’t always maintain balance through the release phase.

THE FIT

Shavon Revel Jr. thrives as a long, physical corner who excels at using his length and explosiveness to disrupt passing lanes. He plays with confidence at the catch point, consistently getting his hands on the ball and forcing quarterbacks to think twice about targeting his side. His size and functional athleticism allow him to blanket bigger receivers, and he’s particularly effective in zone coverage where his awareness and instincts shine. He reads route combinations well, reacts quickly when the ball is in the air, and has a knack for turning pass breakups into impact plays. His contributions on special teams only add to his value, and his toughness, leadership, and work ethic are considered top-tier by coaches and teammates.

His biggest area for development lies in his man coverage consistency and overall fluidity. He shows some tightness in his hips when asked to mirror quicker receivers in space, which could become a liability at the next level. His press technique also needs refinement as he can get overly handsy or lunge early at the line leading to penalties. Footwork in off coverage is another area to clean up, as he occasionally struggles with transitions at the top of routes and can be late reacting to double moves. Most importantly, coming off a 2024 ACL injury, he’ll need to prove he’s regained his full short-area agility and confidence in movement.

Revel could be a smart piece for the Dallas Cowboys, especially on Day 2 of the draft. Dallas has long favored long, athletic boundary corners who can thrive in press-zone – a scheme fit that plays directly into Revel’s strengths. Given Trevon Diggs own injury issues, Revel gives Dallas another young, moldable athlete to groom on the outside. His competitiveness, physical tools, and team-first mindset align with the culture in Dallas’ defensive back room.

Medicals are the key point here (something we don’t get to see). If he tests well in workouts and the team’s medical staff believe his risk assessment is worth the draft capital, then he’s the second-round gamble Dallas have done with regularity in recent past. Revel could very well carve out a role for the Cowboys, and stick.

COMPARISON:

Rasul Douglas, Buffalo Bills

BTB GRADE:

52nd

CONSENSUS RANKING:

37th
(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)