Trevon Moehrig Explained

Tre'von Moehrig
Current Team:Las Vegas Raiders
Number:7
Position:Safety
Birth Date:16 June 1999
Birth Place:Spring Branch, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:202
College:TCU (2018–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:2
Draftpick:43
Pastteams:
  • Las Vegas Raiders (–present)
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:193
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:19
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:4
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:MoehTr00

Tre'von Moehrig (;[1] born June 16, 1999) is an American football safety for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU and was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

Moehrig attended Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas, just north of San Antonio, where he played cornerback and receiver for the Rangers in addition to running track. Prior to his senior season, he announced via Twitter that he was committed to playing college football at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.[2]

College career

As a true freshman at TCU in 2018, Moehrig transitioned to safety and made an immediate impact, starting two games on defense and being named the Horned Frogs' Special Teams MVP for the season.[3] He became a full-time starter as a sophomore in 2019 and finished second on the team with 4 interceptions and 62 tackles. After the season, he was named 1st team All-Big 12.[4]

Prior to Moehrig's junior season in 2020, he was named as the top defensive back in Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football,[5] the nation's top returning safety by Pro Football Focus[6] and a preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.[7]

Professional career

Moehrig was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[8] He signed his four-year rookie contract on June 21, 2021.[9] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. After a Standout Rookie Year, Tre'von Moehrig Looks To Do the Little Things Right in Year 2 . July 22, 2022 . 0:06 . August 21, 2022 . YouTube . YouTube.
  2. Web site: Holland . EJ . April 12, 2017 . TCU lands commitment from rising CB Trevon Moehrig-Woodard . May 29, 2023 . Dallas News . en.
  3. Web site: April 5, 2019 . TCU Football Announces 2018 Team Award Winners . May 28, 2023 . TCU Athletics.
  4. Web site: December 4, 2019 . 2019 All-Big 12 Football Honors Announced . May 28, 2023 . Big12sports.com.
  5. Web site: June 10, 2020 . DCTF announces 2020 Preseason All-Texas College Teams . May 28, 2023 . TexasFootball.com.
  6. Web site: Clark . Jeremy . May 24, 2020 . Moehrig named Pro Football Focus top returning college safety . May 28, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  7. Web site: June 11, 2020 . 5 Big 12 Players named Preseason All-Americans by Walter Camp . May 28, 2023 . Big12sports.com.
  8. Web site: Edwards . Levi . April 30, 2021 . Raiders trade up to No. 43, select TCU safety Trevon Moehrig . May 8, 2021 . Raiders.com.
  9. Web site: June 21, 2021 . Tre'von Moehrig signs rookie deal . July 26, 2021 . Raiders.com.
  10. Web site: 2021 NFL All-Rookie Team . 2024-07-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.