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Social media reacts to Commanders drafting Trey Amos

Washington Commanders' fans react to the franchise's second draft pick of Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos.
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Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Amos (9) reacts after breaking up a pass during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Amos (9) reacts after breaking up a pass during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders selected Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos with the No. 61 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Commanders needed depth at cornerback at got that with selecting Amos. Last season, he had three interceptions, 13 pass deflections, and one forced fumble, according to PFF. He was named a first-team All-SEC performer in 2024.

The Commanders got the defensive player everyone wanted when they picked Amos, and pundits and fans on social media were loving the selection. Here is how social media reacted to Washington and their first selection on defense in the draft.

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

'Steal'

The word floating around with experts and fans was "steal." People love Amos playmaking abilities, something that should shine under head coach Dan Quinn.

Some fans are excited for the opportunity for a much improved secondary from last year. The Commanders secondary was ranked 30th out of 32 team sin the league for the 2024 season, according to PFF. Fans are excited to see Amos among this new group including cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

According to NFL Network's Lance Zierlein, "Amos can disrupt the release and plays with good short-area movement in man coverage. "He can get a little lost at the top of the route and needs occasional safety nets over the top". "He has twitchy feet to close and sees the action clearly from zone but can be hampered by indecisiveness, despite favorable instincts. Amos uses physicality and length to shrink the 50/50 odds in his favor. He can play in multiple coverage but is most consistent in zone."

Washington fans are excited about what Amos will be able to do once he arrives in the building.

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DARIUS HAYES

Darius Hayes is a writer and contributor for 2 On SI sites, where he covers multiple teams as well as the Atlanta Braves. His work reflects his passion for sports, especially as a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan. Hayes grew up in Trenton, N.J., and now resides in Atlanta, Ga. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and his Master’s in Communications from Georgia State University. In addition to journalism, Hayes serves in the Georgia Army National Guard. He can be followed on Twitter @dariushayes55.

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