Dante Trader Jr.
Miami DolphinsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Maryland · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 522 | |
| 2022 | 58 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 140 |
| 2023 | 53 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 106 |
| 2024 | 59 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 183 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Maryland · 2025 draft class
Trader is an athletic safety with excellent versatility and developing instincts. He displays good range from the deep third, covering ground quickly and providing over-the-top help on vertical routes. Against the run, Trader is a physical tackler, bringing proper form and leverage to the point of contact. In coverage, he demonstrates improving awareness in zone, understanding route combinations and passing off receivers correctly. Trader has the athleticism to match tight ends in man coverage and the toughness to play in the box when needed. He plays with high competitive toughness and communication skills.
Strengths
- Athleticism
- versatility
- range
- physical tackling
- competitive toughness
- development trajectory
- box safety potential
- man coverage upside
- closing speed
- communication skills
Concerns
- Instincts are still developing
- can be overaggressive leading to missed tackles
- must improve consistency in deep coverage
- ball production could increase
- processing speed against complex offenses needs refinement