With the 43rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders draft Trevon Moehrig, safety out of TCU. The defense for the Raiders has been a serious issue for a number of years, and they are hoping the selection of Moehrig is a step in the right direction of repairing the secondary. Let’s take a look at what Trevon Moehrig brings.
Trevon Moehrig Highlights
Trevon Moehrig NFL Draft Profile and Stats
Trevon Moehrig
Position: Safety
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 202 lbs
Age: 21
College: TCU Horned Frogs
Trevon Moehrig 2020 Stats
Cover Snaps: 388
Total Tackles: 47
Solo Tackles: 30
Passes Defended: 9
INT: 2
Trevon Moehrig Draft Profile
Strengths
Trevon Moehrig has good size and great length to play the ball in the air. He is also not afraid to throw his body around, as one of the hardest-hitting safeties and players in the 2021 NFL Draft. Moehrig is versatile in coverage, having shown the ability to float or cover the slot. He also has the tools to play down in the box as a safety/linebacker hybrid when needed.
Weaknesses
The biggest of Trevon Moehrig’s weaknesses is probably that he just has not been challenged much. He only had to make a play on 3.15% of all the defensive snaps he played across the last two seasons. Moehrig also has iffy balance and does not possess the range needed to be a single-high safety at the NFL level.
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What to Expect From Trevon Moehrig in 2021
Despite being the second safety off the board, Trevon Moehrig is the best safety in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has versatility in coverage. Moehrig also has great length and the ability to make plays of the ball, giving him all the tools to be a ball hawk at the NFL level. He is an immediate upgrade and starter for the Raiders team. While the first-round selection raised some eyebrows, this will be viewed as a terrific pick across the board.
