The 2025 Senior Bowl will provide an opportunity for NFL draft prospects to prove themselves on the largest pre-draft stage. Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos plans on taking full advantage. Amos recently spoke exclusively with the Senior Bowl and Draft Network to discuss his motivation for accepting his invitation to compete in Mobile, Alabama.
Amos also discussed what he's striving to prove to NFL general managers and scouts in attendance at the Senior Bowl, his versatile abilities in the defensive backfield, how he’d write his own scouting report, and more. Let's get to know Amos better ahead of his journey to the Senior Bowl.
JM: Where were you when you found out about your Senior Bowl invite and what was your initial reaction?
Trey Amos: I had a great reaction. I was thankful to receive the invite. I can’t wait to get to work. I’ve been working hard to get myself into this position. I’m excited to showcase my talents against other top prospects in the nation. It was a great feeling.
JM: It doesn’t sound like it took much, but what motivated you to accept the Senior Bowl’s offer?
Trey Amos: There’s going to be great competition in attendance. Every day is going to be a battle. I’m excited for the one-on-ones at practice. I’m ready to face that challenge head-on. I’m not afraid to take that challenge and show off what I can do.
JM: What are you hoping to prove to NFL general managers, coaching staffs, and scouts in attendance in Mobile?
Trey Amos: I definitely want to highlight my physicality. I’m a quick learner, I’m fast to adjust. I want to show that I can do it all.
JM: How would you describe your skill set? Self-scout your skill set for us.
Trey Amos: I’m a great press-man cornerback. I can play zone coverage as well. I can come downhill and tackle as well. You have to be a willing tackler to play the cornerback position at a high level. I showed all year long that I could tackle. I play fast and get to the ball. I’m going to try to be a ballhawk in Mobile. I want to make plays.
JM: You talked about playing press-man and zone. Is there one you especially thrive in?
Trey Amos: I love playing press-man coverage. I also like getting into those zones and playing with my eyes, reading the quarterback. I can react to what’s going on in zone coverage.
JM: We’ve seen your instincts on tape in zone coverage. You had 16 pass breakups and a couple interceptions. That ball production is special.
Trey Amos: It came with a lot of practice. My defensive back coach Bryan Brown and our assistant coach Pete Golding, they harped on ball production. I try to make plays, and they put me in the best position to do so. I locate the ball. All of that came in practice, and it started during spring ball last year. We harped on it. The hard work paid off.
JM: I love that. Would you compare yourself to any cornerbacks in the league currently? Anybody you enjoy studying and learning from?
Trey Amos: I love watching Denzel Ward and Jalen Ramsey. I’ve watched a little Carlton Davis as well. I love watching slot cornerbacks as well. I like Brian Branch a lot. There’s a few more. I watch a lot of tape.
I even watch college tape. I’m always trying to add to my game. I watch quarterbacks and safeties, and all types of coverages, off-man included. You need to be able to play off-man at the next level.
JM: You watch a ton of tape. Fun question Trey, what’s on the pre-game playlist?
Trey Amos: There’s a lot of NBA Youngboy.
JM: This has been a bunch of fun, Trey. At the end of the week, what does a successful Senior Bowl look like for Trey Amos?
Trey Amos: It means I went out there and showcased the best of my abilities. I’m going out there with the right mindset. I just need to execute. I’m going to put my best foot forward. I’m not going to leave anything on the table.
I’m going all out, day in, day out. That’s what’s important to me.
