Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Jaylen McClain or Khalil Barnes?

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Jaylen McClain vs Khalil Barnes — NFL Draft Comparison

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Jaylen McClain vs Khalil Barnes — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Jaylen McClain

Ohio State Buckeyes

S · #8

Khalil Barnes

Georgia Bulldogs

S · #7

2025 college season

2025 college season: Jaylen McClain versus Khalil Barnes
Jaylen McClain	Statistic	Khalil Barnes
Leading value: 53	Tackles	40
Leading value: 3	Passes Defended	2
0.0	Tackles for Loss	1.0 (leading value)
0.0	Sacks	0.0

Measurements

Measurements: Jaylen McClain versus Khalil Barnes
Jaylen McClain	Statistic	Khalil Barnes
6-0	Height	6-0
203 lb	Weight	200 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Jaylen McClain versus Khalil Barnes
Jaylen McClain	Statistic	Khalil Barnes
Leading value: #97	Fanspeak rank	#393
S 9	Position rank	—
Leading value: 122.0	Average pick	241.6
Leading value: 1,714	Times drafted	21
Leading value: 66	Hype Score	27
189x	Most drafted to	4x

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Jaylen McClain

Dean Kindig

5 solo 3 asst vs TX; 4 solo 1 asst vs Ohio U. Polished, and violent, tackler, speedy, played with Davidson Igbunosun. Interview talks about IGB.

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Khalil Barnes

Dean Kindig

1 solo, 1 asst vs Syracuse, DNP in 2025 scouted loss to GT. A definitive starter. He was a multi-year starter at Clemson, logging 30 career starts and earning Freshman All-American honors before transferring to Georgia. S or CB, big-time versatility on the back end. Legit nickel upside with ball skills from depth. Willing and capable run defender.

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