Jay’Vion Cole, CB, Arizona: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Cornerback (CB) |
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Jersey Number |
#8 |
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Class |
Redshirt Senior |
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School |
Arizona |
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Height / Weight |
5’11” / 181 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Oakland, Calif. / McClymonds HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
INT |
PD |
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2021 |
Cal Poly |
Big Sky |
FR |
8 |
15 |
0 |
2 |
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2022 |
Cal Poly |
Big Sky |
SO |
11 |
25 |
1 |
6 |
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2023 |
SJSU |
MWC |
JR |
13 |
40 |
3 |
11 |
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2024 |
Texas |
SEC |
SR |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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2025 |
Arizona |
Big 12 |
R-SR |
12 |
34 |
2 |
7 |
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Total |
49 |
116 |
6 |
26 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his track-verified speed, collegiate movement profiles, and cornerback benchmarks.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.40 – 4.48 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 36.0″ – 38.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’2″ – 10’6″
- Bench Press: 12 – 15 repetitions
- 10-Yard Split: 1.50 – 1.55 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Jay’Vion Cole is one of the most traveled defensive backs in the college game, having navigated a unique collegiate path that took him from Cal Poly to the SEC and finally to Arizona. A standout at the famed McClymonds High School in Oakland, Cole has consistently proven he can adapt to higher levels of competition.
His 2023 season at San Jose State served as his true breakout, establishing him as a high-level ballhawk who can excel in both man and zone coverage schemes.
Key Strengths
- Ball Skills & Instincts: Displays excellent ball-tracking ability and timing when playing the pass. His 26 career passes defended and 6 interceptions reflect a player who consistently finds ways to disrupt catch attempts.
- Fluidity in Transition: Shows natural hip fluidity, allowing him to flip his hips and mirror wide receivers effectively without losing speed or contact distance.
- Competitive Toughness: Despite his lean frame, Cole plays with a gritty, “chip-on-his-shoulder” attitude rooted in his Oakland upbringing. He is an active contributor in the run game and is never afraid to engage in physical play at the line of scrimmage.
- Experience-Tested: Having played in diverse defensive systems across four different schools, he possesses a high level of football maturity and technical versatility that should translate well to an NFL secondary.
Developmental Focus
As he enters the draft process, Cole’s primary developmental focus will be on adding functional play strength to better hold up against bigger, more physical wide receivers at the professional level. While his coverage instincts are elite, improving his hand-usage at the top of the route—specifically when playing in tight press coverage—will be critical to his success against the nuanced route runners found in the NFL.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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