The Kansas City Chiefs hit on several cornerback selections in recent drafts, and those young, talented defenders played a massive role in the team winning back-to-back Super Bowls.
The Chiefs should still add more cornerback depth in the 2025 NFL draft to stay healthy and cost-effective in the defensive backfield.
UCF lists cornerback Brandon Adams at 6 foot 3 inches, 190 pounds, but he’s likely closer to 6 foot 2 inches according to the measurements Dane Brugler from The Athletic used in his cornerback summer preview.
Either way, Adams possesses the size and arm length to present a significant obstacle for most NFL wide receivers. He projects as a mid-Day 3 selection in the upcoming draft.
Adams uses his long arms to jam and re-route receivers at the line of scrimmage. His independent hand usage is more advanced than what many prospects put on film, but there’s still room for him to improve the accuracy of his punches.
Adams moves surprisingly well for a tall cornerback. He recovers from false steps with quick, corrective footwork to mirror the wide receiver’s release. He takes advantage of the sideline as an extra defender on outside releases, shrinking throwing windows. Adams accelerates quickly to stay attached to receivers on vertical routes. He rarely surrenders open downfield throws in man coverage.
Adams’ large frame makes it hard to decelerate and stay attached to the receiver on comeback and curl routes. He gets grabby on these plays, which will lead to penalties in the NFL. Despite his impressive physical tools, Adams doesn’t deconstruct blocks at a high level. He knows he must improve as a run defender before entering the league.
UCF faces Cincinnati at home on Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. CST. The Bearcats feature several NFL prospects on offense, including quarterback Brendan Sorsby, wide receiver Xzavier Henderson, and tight end Joe Royer.
