Dallas Cowboys 2025 UDFA scouting report: CB Bruce Harmon

Here is our report on cornerback Bruce Harmon

We finish looking into this year’s undrafted free agent signings made by the Dallas Cowboys with a scouting report on cornerback Bruce Harmon from Stephen F. Austin.

Bruce Harmon

CB
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Senior
2-star recruit
6’0”
200 lbs

History

Bruce Harmon, a redshirt senior cornerback for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, hails from Rockwall, Texas, where he attended Rockwall-Heath High School. During his high school career, Harmon showcased his athleticism and football IQ, earning attention from several collegiate programs. He received offers from Air Force, Incarnate Word, Missouri State, and Division II Henderson State before committing to Stephen F. Austin. Rated a two-star recruit, Harmon brought a competitive edge and versatility to the Lumberjacks’ secondary.

In 2019, Harmon saw limited action, appearing in four games. He recorded just one total tackle and gained initial experience at the collegiate level.

In a season shortened by the pandemic in 2020, Harmon played in seven games. He led the team with three interceptions and contributed four pass breakups. His standout performance included a season-high five tackles, an interception, and a pass breakup against Angelo State. He also notched two interceptions against Abilene Christian the following week.

The next year, Harmon played in all 12 games, amassing 27 total tackles, including two tackles for loss. He tied for third on the team with two interceptions and six pass breakups. Additionally, he recorded one blocked kick, demonstrating his special teams prowess.

Continuing his consistent play, Harmon appeared in all 11 games in 2022. He tallied 24 total tackles and one tackle for loss. He added seven pass breakups and two interceptions to his stat line, earning a spot on the All-WAC Third Team for his contributions.

In 2023, Harmon maintained his role as a key defensive back, playing in ten games for SFA. He recorded 20 total tackles and made nine pass breakups. He also secured one interception, continuing to be a reliable presence in the secondary.

In the 2024 season, Harmon concluded his collegiate career at Stephen F. Austin with a strong performance as a redshirt senior cornerback. He played in ten games, recording 15 solo tackles and six assists. He also added one pass breakup and added one interception to his stat line. Notably, he was named to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist, highlighting his status as a good FCS defensive back prospect.

2024 Statistics

416 Defensive Snaps
231 Coverage Snaps
21 Total Tackles
1 INT
3 Pass Breakups
71.3 Passer Rating Allowed
46% Completion Rate Allowed
0 Penalties

NFL Combine/Pro Day

N/A

Awards

All-WAC Third Team (2023)

Scorecard

Speed- 71
Acceleration- 77
Agility- 67
Strength- 68
Tackling- 59
Run Defense- 66
Zone Coverage- 65
Man Coverage- 60
Press- 67
Discipline- 80

THE GOOD

• Times his jumps for pass breakups effectively.
• Six-year collegiate career with plenty of experience on defense and special teams.
• Shows strong awareness in zone and understanding of route combinations.
• Plays with strength and control, especially against mid-sized and bigger targets.
• Comfortable in both man and zone schemes.
• Doesn’t shy away from contact in run support.
• Reliable open-field tackler.

THE BAD

• Lacks top-end speed for the position.
• Will struggle with NFL-level burners on deep routes.
• Not overly twitchy, has average recovery speed when initially beaten.
• Struggles against sharp route runners in off-man coverage.
• Can get a bit stiff in the hips when flipping to run vertically.
• Footwork can occasionally lag against sudden double moves.
• Played in the WAC against FCS opponents; step up to NFL talent will be significant.

THE FIT

Bruce Harmon is a seasoned, instinctive cornerback who brings physicality and ball production to the secondary. Over his six-year collegiate career at Stephen F. Austin, he consistently demonstrated sharp instincts in coverage. His size allows him to match up well against bigger receivers, and he excels in press coverage where his strength and hand placement are assets. Harmon’s tackling is reliable, especially in open space, and he brings a high football IQ thanks to his extensive experience. He’s also contributed on special teams, adding value beyond defense.

While Harmon is technically sound and physical, he lacks elite athletic traits that may limit his upside at the next level. His top-end speed and burst are average, making him susceptible to separation from faster receivers on deep routes. He doesn’t have the kind of twitch or fluid hips seen in high-end man coverage corners, which could be exposed against polished NFL route runners. Having played six years in college, his developmental window is narrower than younger prospects, and his transition from FCS to the NFL will require an extremely steep learning curve.

Given the current roster dynamics, Harmon’s projection leans towards securing a spot on the practice squad, but for a player like Harmon this is a monumental task and will require some serious standout performances at training camp. His time in Oxnard will be crucial in determining his place within the Cowboys’ defensive plans, but a lot of focus will be on Shavon Revel Jr. and the health of Trevor Diggs.

COMPARISON:

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BTB GRADE:

N/A

CONSENSUS RANKING:

N/A
(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)