Commanders second-round draft pick, grateful for 'surreal' opportunity

Despite strong ties to the Washington Commanders throughout the draft process, Trey Amos didn’t expect to land with the Commanders.

Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team defensive back Trey Amos of Ole Miss (21) runs through drills during Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

As pick after pick came in from teams across the NFL during the second round of the draft on Friday night, Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos had no idea where he would land. So when he heard his name called at No. 61 to the Washington Commanders, he was stunned.

“I didn’t expect the Commanders to take me,” Amos said during a press conference. Despite having conversations with the franchise leading up to the draft, Amos said his future still felt uncertain. “I had a great relationship with the Commanders throughout the whole process—the Senior Bowl, the combine—so it was just a great feeling.”

Amos, an SEC standout, quickly became a key piece in the Ole Miss secondary after transferring from Louisiana. In his senior season, he recorded 50 tackles and three interceptions, tying for the team lead. He also racked up 13 pass breakups, the most by a Rebel since 2015.

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Amos (9) reacts after a pass breakup during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

As he prepares to transition from college football to the NFL, Amos is embracing the next chapter of his journey. “Man, it’s still kind of surreal. I’m just happy and really grateful for the opportunity that I’m getting,” he said. “I’m looking forward to being a Commander and being with my new teammates and fan base.”

From a draft night filled with uncertainty to a life-changing phone call, Amos is ready to transition to the NFL stage—starting with the team that believed in him when he least expected it.

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