CFB analyst names an Ohio State star that should be on every DC’s radar

Modified Mar 29, 2025 20:31 GMT

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College football analyst Bobby Carpenter has spoken about one defensive star from the Ohio State Buckeyes who should be on the radar of every NFL team's defensive coordinator. On the latest edition of the "Bobby Carpenter Show", he said the following:

"If you're a DC that likes to get creative, Jordan Hancock is the Swiss Army knife back there that does it all."

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The player in question in Jordan Hancock, a cornerback who has spent the past four seasons with the Buckeyes. After spending the first three seasons making sporadic appearances for the program, he was able to shine in the 2024 season.

During what was a national championship-winning season for Ohio State, Hancock was able to record 48 tackles (29 solo) alongside eight pass deflections, two forced fumbles and one interception, supporting the "Swiss Army knife" description that Carpenter gave him.

The increase in the conversation surrounding the draft potential of Hancock is in response to his performance at the recent Ohio State pro day.

In a pro day replication of NFL combine tests, Hancock recorded the fastest 40-yard dash (4.42 seconds) as well as the highest vertical jump (41.5 inches) among all participants. His 40-yard dash time would rank in the top 10 cornerback times at the 2025 NFL combine, while his vertical jump would stand as the best for his position.

Jordan Hancock's NFL draft prospects

The numbers and the general praise surrounding Jordan Hancock will benefit his draft stock. But which round is he currently predicted to go in?

According to prediction site NFL Draft Buzz, Hancock is the 35th best cornerback in the 2025 class and the 214th overall player. The site projects Hancock as a likely 7th-round pick.

This prediction was likely made prior to the Buckeyes' pro day, where his standout performance may give him a minor boost in his rating. However, despite proving his abilities, his collegiate performance as a Buckeye has not impressed some NFL scouts. In a competitive year for his position, he seems overshadowed.

About the author

Ben Tredinnick is a journalist who covers college football and college basketball at Sportskeeda who is currently studying for a masters in Data Science. His degree in Psychology has helped him gain an in-depth understanding of the minds of coaches.

Ben has been involved in sports writing since 2022 and covered the NFL previously. His strengths include providing in-depth profiles of athletes and coaches, with a particular focus on development, and looking at which teams could be in the hunt for today's college stars.

Ben enjoys following college sports more than the NBA or NFL because there is more variation in terms of playstyles. The tournaments are often more competitive than the major leagues, and due to the constant turnover of players, there are rarely any "superteams" in college sports.

He prioritizes research, looks at multiple sources and publications to make sure he gets the full picture of the story before writing. He tries not to write from a one-sided perspective to allow the reader to be able to make their mind up on their own.

A Texas Longhorns fan, as well as a massive New York Giants fan, some of his favorite college players of all time are Arch Manning, Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush.

When he is not working, Ben enjoys watching films (especially Godzilla) and spending time with his cat.

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