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Shavon Revel is a name to keep an eye on.
We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Shavon Revel Jr. from East Carolina.
CB
East Carolina Pirates
Senior
3-star recruit
6’2”
194 lbs
Shavon Revel Jr. took a non-traditional route to Division I football, showcasing perseverance and grit along the way. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Revel played at Richard J. Reynolds High School before transferring to Reagan High for his senior season. A two-way standout, he posted 38 tackles, three tackles for loss, and four interceptions on defense, while catching 33 passes for 439 yards and five touchdowns on offense. He capped off his senior year with a game-winning touchdown against East Forsyth.
After high school, he took the JUCO route, enrolling at Louisburg College. In 2020, Revel’s first collegiate season was a wash due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Louisburg College to cancel its football schedule. Despite not playing a snap, Revel stayed focused on development—working out on his own, staying mentally sharp, and preparing for his opportunity. During this time, he balanced life as a student-athlete by working at Amazon to support himself financially, showing early signs of the work ethic and mental toughness that would define his career.
In the spring and fall of 2021, Revel finally got on the field in a limited JUCO schedule. While stats were hard to come by from the abbreviated season, his size, speed, and raw tools stood out enough for East Carolina to take notice. Revel made the most of his JUCO opportunity, earning a scholarship offer to join the Pirates.
In 2022 revel played his first season at East Carolina, featuring in nine games, mostly as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. While he didn’t start, he made the most of his limited reps, logging eight tackles and flashing physicality in kick coverage. It was a developmental season that allowed him to adjust to FBS speed and refine his technique against better competition.
2023 marked Revel’s breakout campaign, as he started all 12 games and became a key piece of the Pirates’ defense. He racked up 54 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and a team-leading 13 pass breakups. His performance earned him Second-Team All-AAC honors. This season firmly put him on the NFL radar.
Expectations were high for Revel entering his senior year, and he started strong, recording a 50-yard pick-six against Appalachian State in Week 3. Unfortunately, that game would be his last for the year and for East Carolina due to a torn ACL he suffered in practice. He finished the season with eight tackles and the early interception, and remained a respected leader in the locker room throughout his recovery.
204 Defensive Snaps
116 Coverage Snaps
8 Total Tackles
1 Tackles For Loss
2 Pass Breakups
2 INT
1 INT-TD
48.8 Passer Rating Allowed
38%...
