Zah Frazier NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Chicago Bears CB

The Chicago Bears selected UTSA CB Zah Frazier with the No. 169 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Zah Frazier is a tall, long-limbed cornerback with intriguing physical traits and a play style well-suited for zone-heavy schemes.

At 6'3" and 189 pounds, Frazier uses his length to his advantage in press and zone coverage, disrupting passing lanes and making it difficult for receivers to win at the catch point. With a JUCO All-American background and a productive senior season at UTSA, Frazier is an ascending prospect with the potential to contribute as a developmental player in the NFL.

Zah Frazier Highlights

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Frazier's length and straight-line speed are his best assets in coverage. When he can get his hands on a receiver in press coverage, he does a great job staying in the hip pocket and disrupting routes. His ball skills are evident, as he can track the ball in the air and make plays at the catch point.

In zone coverage, Frazier is at his best using his length and vision to stay on top of routes and break on shorter throws. However, his high pad level and occasional hip tightness limit his ability to sink and transition out of breaks, leaving him vulnerable to quicker receivers. Additionally, he can be overly handsy when playing the ball with his back to the quarterback, which could lead to penalties in the NFL.

Frazier is an aggressive and willing run defender who comes up quickly to support the edge. He uses good leverage when approaching the ball-carrier, and his long frame allows him to long-arm blockers. However, his physicality is inconsistent, as he sometimes relies too much on diving at legs rather than driving through tackles, which can lead to missed opportunities in the open field. His willingness to get involved is a positive, but he'll need to refine his tackling technique to avoid being shrugged off by stronger runners.

Frazier projects as a late-round developmental prospect with the tools to become a contributor in a zone-heavy defensive scheme in the NFL. His length, ball skills and aggressiveness in the run game make him an intriguing option for teams looking for depth at cornerback. While he needs to improve his tackling consistency and refine his ability to transition out of breaks, his physical traits give him a solid foundation to build upon.

Frazier's upside as a special teamer and rotational outside corner makes him a worthwhile investment in the later rounds.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 189

HAND: 8¼"

ARM: 33⅛"

WINGSPAN: 80⅜"

40-YARD DASH: 4.36

3-CONE: 7.00

SHUTTLE: 4.26

VERTICAL: 37"

BROAD: 10'6"

POSITIVES

— Excellent length with long arms. Does a good job staying in the hip pocket when he's able to get his hands on the receiver.

— Long strider who runs well downfield. Has the speed to carry receivers when he gets to top speed.

— Shows the ball skills to track and play the ball in the air. Uses his length well to break up passes.

— Aggressive and willing in the run game. Comes up quickly to support the run with good leverage.

NEGATIVES

— Fights against his size and pad level. Lacks ideal twitch out of breaks, showing some hip tightness at times when swiveling. Can be slower when redirecting.

— Inconsistent tackling, especially in the open field. Willing but lacks the physicality to drive through the ball-carrier, leading to him diving at legs and being shrugged off at times.

NOTES

— Born Oct 5, 2000

— 10 career starts

— 0-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— 2022: Transfer from Coffeyville CC; JUCO All-American; First-Team All-Jayhawk Conference

— 2019: Transfer from Southern Illinois to Coffeyville CC

— Shrine Bowl invite

GRADE: 5.8 (Backup/Draftable— 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 255

POSITION RANK: CB32

PRO COMPARISON: Isaiah Rodgers

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings