{"id":18429,"date":"2024-11-23T03:06:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T03:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18429"},"modified":"2024-11-23T03:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T03:06:43","slug":"ecu-cb-shavon-revel-declares-for-2025-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18429","title":{"rendered":"ECU CB Shavon Revel Declares For 2025 Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the first 2025 NFL Draft prospects we talked about this year, East Carolina cornerback\u00a0Shavon Revel<\/a><\/strong> is also one of the first to officially declare for the draft, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility. Revel made headlines back in September when what would become his final year of college football came to an early end<\/a> after only three games with a torn ACL.<\/p>\n

Revel\u2019s rise through the football ranks was a rapid one, though it took a moment to jumpstart. Out of high school, Revel went the junior college route, making his mark at Louisburg College. Despite starring for the Hurricanes of Louisburg, Revel didn\u2019t attract much attention, ranking as a three-star JuCo recruit before signing with the Pirates. Even in his first year in Greenville, Revel was quiet, tallying only eight tackles.<\/p>\n

Revel\u2019s college breakout occurred the next year. As a junior, Revel earned a stubborn reputation as the AAC\u2019s lockdown cornerback. He only picked off one pass that year, but his 13 passes defensed led the conference. He was electric, as well, finding his way into the offensive backfield for four tackles for loss and a sack and returning a fumble for a touchdown. It was thought that, after his dominant season, offenses wouldn\u2019t test him as much in 2024. Instead, Revel answered their challenge with two passes defensed and two interceptions \u2014 one returned 50 yards for a touchdown \u2014 in only three contests.<\/p>\n

Despite missing almost the entire 2024 season, Revel still ranks extremely high in early prospect rankings. When the injury occurred, ESPN ranked Revel as the second-best cornerback prospect (not including Colorado\u2019s two-way player Travis Hunter<\/a><\/strong>, who announced his intentions to declare<\/a> yesterday) and the 14th-best overall prospect. Dane Brugler of The Athletic<\/a> and ESPN\u2019s Mel Kiper<\/a> both have Revel trailing only Michigan\u2019s Will Johnson<\/a><\/strong> and Hunter at the cornerback position.<\/p>\n

Brugler\u2019s ranking (from before the injury) has Revel the highest at 12th overall, while Kiper dropped him a bit down to 23rd. Pro Football Focus (subscription required<\/a>) dropped him the hardest, at 35th overall, and ranked Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison<\/a><\/strong>, who also suffered a season-ending injury<\/a>, and Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos<\/a><\/strong> ahead of him.<\/p>\n

Revel\u2019s ideal frame, impressive speed, and elite ability to locate the ball in the air have been enough to keep scouts interested despite his injury. Teams will be keeping a close eye on his recovery over the next few months, but Revel is still likely to hear his name called in the first two rounds of the draft. After drawing early comparisons to another Group of 5 talent in Quinyon Mitchell<\/a><\/strong>, who has excelled as a rookie out of Toledo, Revel has a good chance of getting drafted on the first night of the draft.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n