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Commanders' 2nd-Round Pick Earns Offseason Rookie Honor
Commanders' 2nd-Round Pick Earns Offseason Rookie Honor originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Washington Commanders addressed some subpar play in the secondary last season with the selection of Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos in the second round of this year's NFL Draft.
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Amos is expected to eventually play opposite Marshon Lattimore (if he's ever healthy) on the outside while Mike Sainstril and Jonathan Jones handle inside duties.
The 6-1, 190-pounder also gives the Commanders some much-needed size at the position.
That's part of the reason Gennaro Filice thinks Amos fits perfectly into his All-Rookie team ahead of the 2025 season.
"Atrocious cornerback play last September forced Washington to move rookie Mike Sainristil outside, and he acquitted himself quite well, but the scrappy 5-foot-9 playmaker is likely still at his best in the nickel role," Filice wrote. "So, who can fill the CB slot opposite Marshon Lattimore? The Commanders signed veteran Jonathan Jones, who offers inside/outside ability, but Amos sure has the look of a Dan Quinn corner. Washington was thrilled when he was still available late in the second round, and no wonder: The big, physical CB displayed enticing press-man ability last season in the SEC, earning first-team all-conference honors.
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"Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. undoubtedly appreciates Amos' ball production (SEE: 3 INTs and 13 PBUs in 2024), having spent much of last season begging for takeaways."
Although that's the ultimate goal, Amos doesn't have to be a starter right away. Lattimore will hopefully be healthy and Washington brought in Jones this offseason. With both Jones and Sainstrill suited better to play inside, Amos is expected to fulfill that starting job. When he's ready, hopefully sooner than later.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
