Scouting Journals for Na'eem Offord

Twitchy, coordinated, physical three-phase playmaker who projects as one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2025 cycle. Checked in at 6-foot-1.25, 181-pounds with 31.5-inch arms at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Registered as one of the top athletes on the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. A three-phase playmaker on Friday nights, making plays as a corner, return man and offense as a receiver and ball carrier. Flashes instincts and ball skills at corner. Effective at triggering and jumping passes to make plays on the ball. Very loose in his lower body, making for high-level change of direction. Excellent ball tracker as a defensive back, showing the ability to locate the football over his shoulder. Closes quickly as a tackler in the flats. Arguably the most physical top cornerback prospect in the 2025 cycle, driving through ball carriers on contact. Has a playmaking element to his game, which can be seen as a punt returner, taking back multiple punts for touchdowns as a junior. Has outstanding balance with the ball in his hands. Turned in a strong junior season, picking off five passes and scoring 12 total touchdowns, scoring five different ways. Speed is good, but not elite at the position, so will need to continue improving his top gear. Posted an 11.09 second time in the 100 meters and went 21.97 in the 200 meters as a junior. Pure football player who should continue improving with more time spent focused on working as a defensive back.

Naeem Offord (No. 4) emerged as On3’s top 2025 defensive back prospect over the course of the rankings process. For starters, he has plus size, length and athleticism. Offord is around 6-foot-1, 180 pounds with a 6-foot-7 wing-span. The physical gifts transfer over to the field, where Offord is a two-way playmaker for Birmingham (Ala.) Parker. He showcases ball skills and big-play ability as a wide receiver and overall offensive weapon. While Offord is not tested often at corner, he was very polished in defensive back drills for a rising junior and looked to be a loose, fluid mover.

Naeem Offord was an obvious standout in a defensive back group that was not overly loaded at Under Armour Atlanta. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder is labeled as an athlete but looked like a natural at defensive back. Offord’s size more than checked out and he was noticeably strong in coverage during 1-on-1’s. We saw the Birmingham (Ala.) Parker standout come down with an impressive pick. He later had good coverage on Mike Matthews, staying in phase downfield.