File CB-19 · National rank 199 · 2027 class
Tayon Holloway
6'1"Height
190 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
7.2/10
Day 3 Caliber
Current · Draft Caliber
6.8 Floor
range 0.8
Ceiling 7.6
7.6/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +0.4
6.8/10
Day 3 Caliber
Floor · −0.4
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
7.2
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
A sticky, productive nickel/safety with back-to-back five-PBU seasons and an All-ACC nod; a proven Power-4 starter with a Day-3/priority-UDFA outlook.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 26, 2025Source: CB Tayon Holloway Reinstated by Louisville - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Apr 7, 2025Report: Assault and Strangulation Charges Against Tayon Holloway Dropped - Sports Illustrated