Trey Amos has all the tools to succeed in the Commanders defense and Dan Quinn can help fix his biggest flaws
The Washington Commanders had to nail its Day 2 pick since, well, it only had one selection at hand.Adam Peters and crew did just that by selecting Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Trey Amos with the 61st overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft and it's easy to see where he slots […]
The Washington Commanders had to nail its Day 2 pick since, well, it only had one selection at hand.
Adam Peters and crew did just that by selecting Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Trey Amos with the 61st overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft and it's easy to see where he slots in both in the short and long term.
Amos has good size at 6-foot, 195 pounds and he comes from a diverse scheme that ran a variety of coverages. He recorded three interceptions and broke up 16 passes during his final season at Ole Miss, showcasing ball skills, as well.
He can play press and he's best in Cover 3/Quarters, which is what Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. like to deploy most. Overall, Amos is a very good fit, but his lack of starting experience is something to take account of. At the same time, if there's an NFL staff that can coach him up, it's Quinn and Co.
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss Rebels
Age: 23 (3/3/2002)
A to Z Sports Draft Projection: No. 43 overall, Round 2
Scouting Report: If you like corners with good size, speed, and length then Trey Amos is right up your alley. Given that he possesses the trifecta of success-signaling attributes for cornerbacks in the NFL, why would a 6-1, 200-pound corner with 4.4 speed, quick feet, and press ability not be ranked higher? Well, it took until his fifth season for Amos to really catch fire at the highest levels of college football, and even still, he struggles to anticipate, react, and collapse to the football. If the tangibles matched the intangibles, Amos would be locked in as one of the top corners in the class. But when you're as experienced as he is and still struggle with indecision, especially at the collegiate level, it can turn some teams off. That being said, getting with the right coach could change everything for Amos and bring out the full potential that his athletic traits suggest is there. – Rob Gregson, A to Z NFL Draft
Career Projection: Good Backup With Starter Potential
Amos should allow Mike Sainristil to move back inside
Sainristil played admirably on the outside last year, but he's best suite at nickel. If Amos turns out to be what the Commanders envision, he can man the starting outside spot opposite Marshon Lattimore and Sainristil can move back inside. If that happens, the Commanders would have outstanding depth in the form of Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene. Overall, the cornerback room is in pretty good shape on paper.
