Raiders Bolster Secondary, Trade Up And Draft Trevon Moehrig 43rd overall
The Las Vegas Raiders added offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. They have now turned their attention to the defense and drafted TCU safety Trevon Moehrig 43rd overall.
Heading into the draft, safety was one of the Raiders’ most pressing needs. Thus, it wasn’t surprising to see them target Moehrig. In fact, they traded up five spots to make sure they landed the Texas native. A four-star prospect out of high school, he appeared in 33 games for the Horned Frogs. Moreover, he logged 124 total tackles, 21 passes defended, seven interceptions, and two forced fumbles over his three-year collegiate career.
Moehrig was the highest-ranked safety in the draft, so Las Vegas might’ve gotten a steal. The TCU standout is athletic enough to drop back in coverage but can also line up closer to the line of scrimmage and punish opposing ball carriers. Even though he lacks top-end speed, his instincts and awareness make up for it.
