Justin Barron NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys LB

The Dallas Cowboys added Syracuse LB Justin Barron as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Justin Barron is a converted safety who could potentially become a decent coverage linebacker in the NFL. However, his run defense and tackling need work, which likely pushes him into undrafted-free-agent territory.

Justin Barron Highlights

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Barron figures to spend his first year or two in the NFL on a practice squad, but he has the potential to eventually become a decent backup linebacker and special teams contributor.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 226

HAND: 9⅛"

ARM: 31⅛"

WINGSPAN: 76¾"

40-YARD DASH: 4.68

3-CONE: 6.98

SHUTTLE: 4.38

VERTICAL: 34"

BROAD: 10'0"

POSITIVES

— Former defensive back and a good athlete to help cover wide receivers on short routes or running backs and tight ends.

— Can back pedal or turn and run to ROBOT against play action and take away the middle of the field.

— Has the acceleration to click and close when playing zone coverage.

— Takes on blocks with his hands.

— Decent speed in pursuit.

NEGATIVES

— Shaky instincts as a run defender. Plays passively and doesn't seem to understand when he can attack downhill.

— Not physical when taking on blocks and lacks the mass and strength to anchor against offensive linemen and blocking tight ends.

— Doesn't have much force when tackling and has a habit of lunging, leading to a lot of misses over the last two seasons.

— Overpursues and struggles to break down when trying to make open-field tackles.

— Will get caught staring into the backfield too long when playing zone coverage.

NOTES

— Born Oct. 25, 2001

— 3-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2023 (Broken hand, played through it and didn’t miss a game)

— 2023 Honorable Mention All-ACC

— 2024 Honorable Mention All-ACC

GRADE: 5.4 (Backup/UDFA with Roster Potential — UDFA)

OVERALL RANK: 307

POSITION RANK: LB23

PRO COMPARISON: Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder