Seven of Brian Gutekunst’s nine first-round picks as the Green Bay Packers’ general manager have been on the defensive side of the ball. Three of those seven have been defensive backs – Jaire Alexander, Darnell Savage, and Eric Stokes. All posted a Relative Athletic Score of at least 8.37, played over 1,000 snaps in college, and weighed at least 194 lbs.
Despite signing Nate Hobbs, the Packers are thin at cornerback after losing Eric Stokes, Robert Rochell, and Corey Ballentine in free agency. Jaire Alexander’s future is also uncertain. Cornerback should be a top consideration for Green Bay in Round 1, and there is a prospect with all three traits the Packers look for in a defensive back: Trey Amos.
Amos began his college career at Louisiana in 2020, appearing in all 11 games as a reserve and recording 10 tackles and an interception. In 2021, he saw action in 12 games with two starts, totaling 14 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, and a forced fumble. By 2022, Amos had earned a starting role, starting 10 of 11 games and leading the team with eight pass breakups. He also added 35 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a blocked kick that season.
In 2023, he transferred to Alabama and contributed in a rotational role. He played in all 14 games with one start, finishing the season with 12 tackles and five pass breakups while adjusting to SEC competition. In 2024, Amos held opposing quarterbacks to just a 54.5 passer rating while racking up 10 pass breakups and three interceptions.
He’s a force in press-zone coverage and just as effective in locking down receivers in man. Amos allowed a sub-19% completion rate on throws of 20-plus air yards for his career, per Pro Football Focus. Over five seasons, he played 2,459 defensive snaps. Green Bay’s official website lists him at 195 lbs., and his 8.37 Relative Athletic Score matches the mark posted by Darnell Savage.
Pro Football Network’s Brentley Weissman chose Amos as Green Bay’s first-round selection in a seven-round mock draft.
“Trey Amos is a long corner with excellent athleticism and instincts,” Weissman wrote. “Look for Amos to develop quickly into a productive starter for this young, athletic Green Bay defense.”
Bleacher Report projects Amos as a mid-round selection, but his size, athleticism, and college production give him a strong foundation to rise up draft boards.
“My best skill is my man coverage, just getting hands on wide receivers and being able to just do my thing – just go out there and just compete,” Amos said at the combine. “And I feel like I just need to improve tackling, just taking better angles. I feel like that’s how I can improve being a cornerback. I feel like my man coverage and my zone coverage have all gotten better.”
Amos checks every box Gutekunst typically values in a defensive back – athleticism, experience, and proven ball production. He also aligns perfectly with the physical, press-heavy scheme Jeff Hafley is looking to install in Green Bay.
The Packers met with Amos during the Senior Bowl and again at Ole Miss’ pro day. Reports indicated that multiple Green Bay scouting staff members were closely watching him throughout the workout, a clear sign of strong interest. While it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Packers take a chance on him as early as Round 1, the second round feels like the sweet spot for Amos.
