The Patriots selected Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor with the final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Minor is well traveled having previously played at Texas Tech and Indiana before landing at Memphis for his final season. Minor visited the Patriots in a Top 30 Visit.
Here is our scouting report on cornerback Kobee Minor.
M/M Coverage – A long corner who can get his hands on receivers, re-route them and get in phase. Minor can maintain hip position but he tends to over extend himself on route breaks. He also tends to get out of phase at times on vertical routes.
Zone Coverage – At his best in off coverage and a bail technique. Minor does a good job of staying low in his backpedal and reading routes and the quarterback. Does a good job of clicking his feet and driving on the ball.
Closing Quickness – Minor does a good job of reading breaks and getting in between the quarterback and the receiver., especially on timing routes that take longer to develop. He plays faster straight when going downhill.
Key & Diagnose – Instinctive reading the quarterback, reading routes and closing on the ball. Minor is ideally suited to play to a Cover 3, Quarters based system.
Lateral Pursuit – Moves well laterally and finishes from the backside. Plays with a sense of urgency and effort.
Tackling – Physical tackler who takes good angles, fits and finishes. Minor has a tendency at times to over run plays and needs to attack more under control.
Pass Drop – Smooth, fluid and he flips his hips with ease. Accelerates and gets into phase on vertical routes.
Pass Coverage/Hands – Minor attacks the ball in contested catch situations. Does a good job of breaking the receivers hands.
Final Thoughts: Minor played in 11 games and registered 38 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles last season. He offers scheme versatility in that he can play safety or corner but realistically speaking, he would have to play special teams at a high level to make the team. Let’s see if he’ll be remembered more for making the team or being Mr. Irrelevant?