2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Daryl Porter Jr, DB, Miami (FL)

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Daryl Porter Jr., #2
School (Code)	University of Miami (FLMI)
Class Yr	RS SR
Height, Weight	5095, 185
40 Yd Dash	4.47e
Position/Depth	CB1
Season Viewed (yr)	2023
Games Watched	4
Scout Name / Date	William Garner Jr. / 8-15-2024

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023	21 TOT, 14 SOLO, 7 AST, 3 PD, 44.4% COMP
2022	11 TOT, 10 SOLO, 1 AST, 1 PD. 58.8% COMP
2021	41 TOT, 36 SOLO, 5 AST, 5 PD, 1 INT, 64.8% COMP (@ WVU)

Player Summary:

Two year starter at Miami after transferring from West Virginia, where he played as a redshirt freshman. He missed the final three games of 2023 due to an undisclosed injury. He operates as a right side corner with ordinary size who specializes in press-man coverage and run support. Solid overall athletic ability. Good, not elite, fluidity and does not display much ankle, knee, or hip stiffness. Serviceable speed for most WR matchups. His best attribute is his tackling ability. He has a quick trigger downhill and textbook tackling form. He wraps well, comes with good angles to the ball, and does well to tackle in the open field with aggression. He was sent in on blitzes in multiple games and did well to pressure the QB quickly, showing good versatility. Willing to attack would be blockers with aggression and attempts to shed, however; he was easily blocked by TEs due to his 5’9 ½” frame. In coverage he does well when lined up in press-man. Does well to mirror his receiver, but can be beat by especially speedy WRs. Does a good job getting physical against larger WRs with hand fighting and trying to match their physicality. Can struggle at times in the zone coverage, especially with eye-discipline. Struggles to watch the receiver and the QB at the same time. Was burned deep a few times by keeping his hips towards the QB instead of in an advantageous coverage position. Questionable side pedal mechanics and hip stiffness make 180 degree hip flips require too much movement for him to execute properly and the WR can get behind him on these plays. Decent recovery speed but a QB at the NFL level won’t allow for time to recover to the WR. Ball skills were not displayed on tape often; however, he can be seen punching for the ball on some tackles and has one rep against Clemson where he times the pass breakup very well at the point of catch. 

Overall, he shows good aggression when tackling, attacking blocks, blitzing, and when facing larger WRs. He can play press-man well and stay with a receiver with similar speed. Struggles in zone defense and can show lapses at times. A specialized corner but one that shows good flashes in game and shows a capacity to add value at the next level depending on this season’s tape. Additionally, he is the son of former five year NFL veteran DB Daryl Porter and in interviews he is well spoken and talks about mentoring younger players. Appears as a good locker room guy and is focused on getting to the next level like his father.

Scheme Fit:

Right side dominant corner in a one high alignment who fits best in a scheme that utilizes mostly man coverage and relies on their corners to make tackles in the open field with frequency. Best when matched up against larger WRs. Can be tasked with a corner blitz and execute with consistency. 

Power Statement: 

Right side corner who specializes in press-man and run support. Effective in game and showed flashes of being able to play at the next level. Looking for more consistency going into this season.