Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Size:
Height: 6006
Weight: 195
Arm: 31 ¼”
Hand: 9”
Accomplishments:
Three-star recruit
“Trey Amos is a corner with great length and a physical temperament which makes him an ideal fit for an NFL scheme that runs primarily zone concepts.”
Strengths:
Ideal length
Playmaker/forcing turnovers
Willing tackler
High IQ
Concerns:
Hip tightness
Scheme-specific
Down-the-field speed
Film Analysis:
Trey Amos enters the NFL draft after beginning his collegiate career at ULL, transferring to Alabama, and finishing his career at Ole Miss. Amos is a highly experienced defensive back who plays with a scrappy temperament, excelling both in stepping up in the run game and making plays in coverage.
In coverage, Amos has aligned in various roles, including press-man, press-bail technique, and off-coverage. However, he thrives in press-man situations, where he can position himself close to the line of scrimmage and leverage his length and physicality to dictate the rep from the outset.
In press-man coverage, Amos’ length is his greatest asset. He effectively uses strong punches at the snap to disrupt receivers’ releases and the timing of their routes. A big-bodied cornerback, Amos forces receivers to work around him before shadowing them in a trail technique, where he can eliminate underneath routes. His physicality is evident, as he frequently uses subtle contact to disrupt receivers’ progress and create distractions.
Amos does an above-average job staying in phase with receivers on short to intermediate routes. On vertical routes, his length allows him to compensate for separation, enabling him to contest passes by disrupting the receiver’s catch point, fitting his hands through theirs, and knocking the ball loose.
Although Amos plays a considerable amount of man coverage, his skill set suggests he is best suited for a zone-heavy scheme, such as Cover 2 or Cover 3, in the NFL. In zone coverage, Amos could take advantage of his physicality in press knowing he has help on the back end. He can also be more aggressive in jumping routes and taking angles to make plays on the ball, without worrying about being left without safety support. His football IQ and understanding of route combinations put him in excellent positions to anticipate plays and generate turnovers.
As a run defender, Amos is an effective boundary player who has consistently shown a willingness to step up and make tackles. He works hard to shed perimeter blocks and engage with ball-carriers, demonstrating his physical nature in this phase of the game.
The primary concern with Amos is the potential for penalties stemming from his physicality in coverage. While his disruptive playstyle can be effective, excessive grabbing or holding during routes may draw penalties for holding, pass interference, or illegal contact at the NFL level. Refining his hand placement and timing will be critical for his transition to professional play.
Amos possesses the ideal length, physicality, and mental temperament to be a productive cornerback in the NFL. While there are details in his coverage technique that require refinement, he appears best suited for a zone-heavy defensive scheme. With his combination of size and football IQ, Amos has the potential to develop into a reliable NFL cornerback.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Adequate Starter
Written By: Keith Sanchez
Exposures: Florida (2024), Georgia (2024), LSU (2024), South Carolina (2024)
