It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Amos bounced around a bit during his collegiate career. He spent three seasons at Louisiana before spending the 2023 campaign at Alabama. He firmly put himself on the NFL map following his performance at Ole Miss in 2024. He finished last season with 50 tackles and three interceptions, earning him a first-team All-SEC nod.
Thanks to that performance, Amos was the sixth cornerback off the board during this year’s draft, as the Commanders snagged him at pick No. 61. A lingering back issue reportedly impacted his draft stock, and Washington is clearly hoping they got a steal with their second-round selection.
After excelling as a press cover corner in college, the six-foot-one cornerback has the ability to play on the outside in the NFL. A report from back in May indicated that the rookie may be competing with veteran Jonathan Jones for a starting spot, although both defensive backs bring different skillsets. If Amos does secure a starting spot opposite Marshon Lattimore, then Mike Sainristil would likely slide into the slot spot.
With only five selections, the Commanders were tied for the smallest rookie class in this year’s draft. All five of those rookies are now officially under contract:
- Round 1, No. 29: Josh Conerly Jr. (T, Oregon) (signed)
- Round 2, No. 61: Trey Amos (CB, Ole Miss)
- Round 4, No. 128 (from Texans): Jaylin Lane (WR, Virginia Tech) (signed)
- Round 6, No. 205: Kain Medrano (LB, UCLA) (signed)
- Round 7, No. 245: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, Arizona) (signed)