"There are probably a few teams around the league kicking themselves for passing on Amos. The former Ole Miss standout was projected to be a first-round pick by most analysts. Adam Peters considered taking him with the No. 29 overall selection, before offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. was there for the taking. When the physical cornerback was somehow still available at No. 61, the general manager didn't hesitate."
"Amos immediately set about silencing his doubters. His draft slump was due to a back issue that popped up during his medical assessments. It had nothing to do with his talent. He showcased this almost immediately. Amos won a starting job on the boundary opposite Marshon Lattimore. His limited preseason involvement suggested the Commanders had big plans for the first-year pro. That has proven to be the case, and he has delivered emphatically."
Trey Amos earned a starting job on the boundary opposite Marshon Lattimore after being selected at No. 61 despite pre-draft back concerns. The back problem, not a talent issue, caused his draft slide. Amos is allowing just 45.5 percent of targets with a 58.1 passer rating when targeted and holds a 70.0 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus. Some run-defense weaknesses remain and require experience to fix. Amos suffered a Week 3 calf issue against the Las Vegas Raiders, with severity to be determined. Early performance projects him as a potential franchise cornerstone and draft steal.
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