The Washington Commanders were jumping for joy when Trey Amos fell through the cracks and into their laps at No. 61 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. It's early days, but the high-profile cornerback is already leaving fans salivating at organized team activities.
Amos is reportedly making his presence felt immediately. He was among the top performers in the OTA session open to the media, snagging two interceptions and displaying an assured presence in coverage. He was also listed among the standouts by team writer Zach Selby, who's seen more than most during this introductory phase.
This all bodes well for Amos in his quest for a starting spot right out of the gate. The Commanders have an opening opposite four-time Pro Bowl corner Marshon Lattimore on the boundary. If the former Ole Miss standout shows enough, it will allow Mike Sainristil to switch back into the slot where his skills are better suited.
Trey Amos predicted to bring aggressive mindset to Commanders' defense
Douglas Fritz from Clutch Points placed more hype on Amos, naming him among Washington's hidden gems that fans should get to know quickly. The analyst expects the defensive back to give Dan Quinn's defense an aggressive spark. Something that could make a significant difference against some imposing passing attacks on the 2025 schedule.
"Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had things easier on the defensive side of the ball when his cornerbacks made life miserable for opposing offenses. But the personnel didn’t match Quinn’s approach in 2024. The hope for the Commanders is [Trey] Amos will provide an aggressive spark. Plus, he can bait the QB, read from across the field, and converge on the ball."Douglas Fritz
This is all immensely positive. The Commanders will give Amos all he can handle throughout the summer in pursuit of honing his craft. If he passes these tests, especially going up against the likes of Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr., that should inspire enough confidence.
Clashing with two polished performers boasting All-Pro-caliber credentials is the best way to speed up Amos' transition. He won't come up against many better wideouts when the regular season arrives, so this crash course will provide the coaching staff with a broader indication of his rookie outlook.
It's easy to get carried away at this stage of preparations. Fans have been starved of football for months, so they latch onto anything. Amos is off to a good start, but no more than that. Keeping this up when things get more intense is the tricky part.
Amos has momentum. And he's well on his way to silencing the doubters that emerged during his pre-draft evaluations.
