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Commanders confirmed what fans have known for weeks about Trey Amos

Originally posted on Riggo's Rag | By Dean Jones | Last updated Oct 10, 2025 3:00 PM ET

The best thing one could say about rookie cornerback Trey Amos is that you don't hear his name called all that much. That is not a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination.

At a time when the Washington Commanders were crying out for consistency in their cornerback unit, Amos has stepped up. Adam Peters thought he'd found a steal with the No. 61 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he's more than met expectations so far.

Amos might not get the headlines of others, but he's doing some sterling work. He imposed himself immediately over the summer. The Ole Miss product carried this through into a regular-season setting, displaying the sound coverage, mirroring techniques, and physicality as advertised. It's not perfect just yet, but his outstanding showcase in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers was another fine example of his franchise cornerstone potential.

Joe Whitt Jr. confirmed that Trey Amos is not your average Commanders rookie

Joe Whitt Jr. was gushing in his praise of Amos during his weekly appearance in front of the media. The defensive coordinator lauded his maturity, performance, and ability to absorb information. He also confirmed what fans have known for weeks — this is not your average rookie cornerback.

He does not walk around like a rookie. He does not play like a rookie. We haven't protected him one bit. We haven't rolled the coverage to him, and he just takes every assignment and goes with it. If somebody does catch the ball on him, which he hasn't given up many, it doesn't shake him. When he plays outside the numbers, especially in the press game, they really don't target him. He's very mature. He's a quiet kid, but he's a smart kid. He gets it, and sometimes, rookies don't get it on a global scale.Joe Whitt Jr.

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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 9, 2025

First-year cornerbacks face a sterner transition than most other positions. Going up against elite-level wide receivers capable of punishing even the slightest mistake leaves no margin for error. Previous regimes missed on some high-end draft picks at corner. But it looks like Peters has knocked his first two out of the park with Amos and Mike Sainristil.

It's still early days, but Amos looks the part. There is some work ahead to improve his efforts against the run, but the Commanders look to have a shutdown corner on their hands if the required improvements arrive in the coming years. If others meet their end of the bargain, Washington's secondary will be one to watch as the campaign progresses.

Amos came into the NFL with a chip on his shoulder. He was a first-round lock who slid dramatically after a back issue came up during his medical assessments. He's put this to good use, and the Commanders are already seeing a substantial return on their investment.

And he's just getting started.

This article first appeared on Riggo's Rag and was syndicated with permission.

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