Since transferring from Alabama in the 2024 cycle, Ole Miss defensive back Trey Amos has been nothing short of lockdown. He’s developed into one of the SEC’s best DBs and his draft stock has been climbing weekly. Here is a 2025 NFL Draft early scouting report and film analysis on him.
Overview, Film Analysis, and Early 2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report of Ole Miss DB Trey Amos
Measurables:
- 6’1
- 190 lbs
Player Background:
Trey Amos played high school football at Catholic-New Iberia and was rated a three-star prospect in the 2020 class. Amos decided to stay in-state and ended up committing to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Across three seasons with the school, he accumulated 59 total tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, 14 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one interception in 34 games.
He entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in 2023 as the 41st-ranked transfer DB and committed to Alabama. Amos played in all 14 games for the Crimson Tide and recorded 12 tackles, five pass breakups, and .5 TFL. He entered the portal once again and was rated a four-star transfer (#8 DB) and committed to Ole Miss. He picked up his first INT in his first Rebels game and has become their top DB this season.
Accolades:
- Top 10 Highest-Graded Returning SEC DB (2024)
- Pro Football Focus Team of the Week (2024)
Strengths/Pros:
As a whole, Trey Amos is an incredibly patient corner who allows releases to develop before switching to aggressive mode. He doesn’t prematurely bite on fakes and stays controlled when flipping hips to prevent getting into vulnerable leverage. When he does flip his hips, it’s sharp and deliberate with good rotation. When he works vertically between his backpedal and full sprint, he gains good ground and stays athletic. Amos is also proficient when shifting between sinking his hips and accelerating. He then smoothly transitions and keeps a solid center of gravity.
Amos communicates well in zone coverage, can rotate between assignments, and adjusts to flat routes. He also physically boxes out wideouts toward the sideline and avoids flags. He often gets a good read when the ball is thrown and showcases good technique and IQ when using his hands at the catch point. Athletically, his long speed is above average and he keeps up with faster wideouts. (e.x. Zavion Thomas, LSU)
Weaknesses/Cons:
His patience is often Trey Amos’ biggest strength, but it can turn into a weakness quickly. He tends to get caught drifting on comebacks and can allow good separation. His hesitancy to jump routes in zone coverage also results in getting lost between assignments. His physicality eases up on some vertical routes and WRs can burst ahead to create quick openings.
Amos will need to utilize his hands more in the NFL and get away from his habit of keeping his arms stiff and at his sides. He sometimes lets up before contact when tackling and lets his anchor drift upward without having the size to overcome it.
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NFL Projection:
Based on his tape, Trey Amos should have ample opportunities to become a starting NFL cornerback from the moment he’s drafted. His nuanced patience in every aspect of coverage can decrease the number of rookie mistakes he makes and allow him to be a Day-1 contributor. His decisiveness will have to improve, and his physicality will develop, but Amos can cover most archetypes of NFL WRs and fits the “CB1/CB2” mold.
Prospect Grade:
- Late 2nd Round to Early 3rd Round
Film Exposures:
- 2024 vs. LSU
- 2024 vs. Kentucky
- 2023 vs. GeorgiaMain Photo: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
