Jordan Hancock NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Buffalo Bills CB

The Buffalo Bills selected Ohio State CB Jordan Hancock with the No. 170 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Jordan Hancock is an intriguing draft prospect primarily because of his positional versatility in the secondary. His primary experience is at the nickel spot, but he's taken snaps on the boundary and at both safety positions. He's also a willing run defender and sure tackler to contribute in both phases of the game.

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While Hancock has good long speed and posted an impressive RAS, his lack of change-of-direction skills will be an issue at cornerback in the NFL. He sat out of the agility drills during the predraft process and often takes rounded cuts against sharp routes, leading to separation.

Overall, the Ohio State product projects as a solid backup defensive back who can come off the bench and contribute at either nickel corner or safety. He'd be best in a zone-heavy scheme and can add value on special teams with his speed and tackling skills.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 195

HAND: 8⅝”

ARM: 30¾”

WINGSPAN: 76⅛”

40-YARD DASH: 4.42

VERTICAL: 41.5"

BROAD: 10'6"

POSITIVES

— Versatile defensive back. Has experience playing outside and inside corner as well as both safety spots.

— Uses his hands well to get reroutes or help stay in phase.

— Good eyes in man and zone coverage. Doesn’t fall for double-moves in man and locates threats in zone.

— Impressive long speed to stay on top of deep routes. Solid at driving shorter routes to play through the wide receiver's back and get PBUs.

— Physical and willing run defender who is a sure tackler, using good pad level and wrapping up consistently.

— Tested well at the NFL combine, earning a 9.82 RAS.

NEGATIVES

— Route recognition is a little slow. Can be late to react to wide receivers' breaks and doesn't recognize pick/rub concepts well.

— Subpar change of direction, allowing separation against 90-degree routes.

— Pretty reliant on using his hands to stay in phase against wide receivers and gets grabby when he gets beat.

— Thin frame and lacks the size to hold his ground against tight ends in the running game.

NOTES

— Born Aug. 12, 2003

— A 4-star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2022 (Hamstring, missed 6 games returned and missed 2 more)

— 2024 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten

GRADE: 6.1 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 213

POSITION RANK: CB24

PRO COMPARISON: Cobie Durant

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder