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The Washington Commanders held the No. 61 overall pick heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft, and, similar to Day 1, questions percolated about whether Adam Peters would look to trade down to get more draft capital. However, once it got to the Commanders time on the clock, there sat a jewel, a player Peters and personnel felt so highly about that he was in the mix for Washington's first-round pick.
With their Round 2 pick, the Commanders selected Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos. Long and physical with excellent ball skills, Amos embodies "everything you want as a corner" in the words of Peters. He doesn't give up a lot of explosive plays, can operate in multiple schemes and gets takeaways. And while Peters said the cornerback room situation is "fluid," the fact that Amos thrives as an outside, press corner makes him a particularly exciting value add for Washington right now.
Here's how analyst graded the move:
- Analysis: "Could've been a first round player without blinking, but the Commanders got a steal here. Amos and Mike Sainristil give the Commanders two long-term starting cornerback prospects."
- Analysis: "This is a phenomenal pick for the Commanders, a perfect scheme fit for Washington. Amos is a physical corner at the line of scrimmage who is better playing the ball when it's in front of him. In Dan Quinn's defense he could be a steal."
- Analysis: "Amos has risen throughout the predraft process, cementing himself on the second tier of corners in this class. He has good size on the perimeter at 6' 1" and 195 pounds, a frame which helped him become a first-team All-SEC member last year. In college, Amos played for three schools, starting at Louisiana before transferring to Alabama and eventually, Ole Miss."
- Analysis: "The arrow is pointing up for Amos, who can make quarterbacks pay for daring to test him. The 6-1, 195-pounder can have some trouble against savvier receivers in man coverage, but his tools are well worth the investment at this point in the draft."
- Analysis: "GM Adam Peters remains on his game. Amos is a steady, outside CB with a scheme-versatile game. Quality tackler. Quality ball skills. Nothing spectacularly standout with him, no clear liabilities. Washington had to infuse the secondary with young talent opposite Marshon Lattimore."
- Analysis: "The Commanders met their biggest need with one of the best players available at this point. After three seasons at Louisiana and one at Alabama, Amos transferred to Ole Miss, where he recorded 16 passes defensed and three interceptions and earned first-team All-SEC honors last fall. He should start right away, either at corner or nickel."
- Analysis: Finding cornerback help was a must for Washington in this draft, so the front office must have been thrilled Amos was available late in the second round. He's fantastic in man coverage and competes through the catch, which should allow him to start outside sooner than later.
- Analysis: Amos brings elite speed and strong movement skills to the Commanders' defense. He earned an 85.6 coverage grade in 2024, forcing 13 incompletions and recording three interceptions. A standout at the Senior Bowl, Amos showcases good instincts in zone coverage and has the size and athleticism to lock down opposing receivers in man coverage.
- Analysis: Trey Amos is a very good, pro-ready player who likely should've been off the board before here. He fits the playmaking mold Dan Quinn loves, and is physical. Most importantly, he complements Marshon Lattimore extremely well.
- Analysis: Amos never received significant fanfare, but he impressed every step along the way. He began his collegiate career at Louisiana before transferring to Alabama, where he started only one game. He thrived at Ole Miss this past season, though.
