Tre'von Moehrig-Woodard (/ˈmɛərɪɡ/ MAIR-igg;[1] born June 16, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs and was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
 Moehrig with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 16, 1999 Spring Branch, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 202 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Smithson Valley (Spring Branch) | ||||||||||
| College: | TCU (2018–2020) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2021 / round: 2 / pick: 43 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024 | |||||||||||
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Early life
editMoehrig 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
editAs 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 four 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
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Bench press | |||
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| 6 ft 0+5⁄8 in (1.84 m) |
202 lb (92 kg) |
30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.52 s | 1.59 s | 2.57 s | 4.19 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
14 reps | |||
| All values from Pro Day[8][9] | ||||||||||||
2021
editThe Las Vegas Raiders selected Moehrig in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders ensured their ability to draft Moehrig by orchestrating a trade that agreed to send their second (48th overall) and fourth round picks (121st overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft to the San Francisco 49ers in return for a second (43rd overall) and seventh round (230th overall) pick. He was the third safety to be drafted in 2021 and became the highest drafted safety in the NFL Draft from TCU.[10]
On June 21, 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Moehrig to a four-year, $7.89 million contract that includes $4.12 million guaranteed upon signing and a signing bonus of $3.10 million.[11][12]
Throughout training camp, Moehrig competed to be the starting free safety against Karl Joseph and Dallin Leavitt.[13] Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley selected Moehrig and Johnathan Abram to be the starting safety tandem to begin the regular season.[14]
On September 13, 2021, Moehrig earned his first career start in his professional regular season debut and recorded five combined tackles (three solo) in a 33–27 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. On October 10, 2021, head coach Jon Gruden officially resigned and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia was appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.[15] On October 17, 2021, Moehrig recorded three combined tackles (two solo), two pass deflections, and made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Teddy Bridgewater intended for wide receiver Courtland Sutton and returned it for 35-yards during a 34–24 win against the Denver Broncos.[16] In Week 10, he collected a season-high six combined tackles (five solo) and deflected a pass during a 14–41 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He completed his rookie season in 2021 with a total of 55 combined tackles (36 solo), six pass deflections, and an interception in 17 games and 17 starts and was subsequently named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team.[17][18]
The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2021 NFL season second in the AFC West with a 10–7 record and earned a Wildcard berth. On January 15, 2022, Moehrig started in his first career playoff game but was limited to one solo tackle in the Raiders' 19–26 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Wildcard Game.[19]
2022
editOn January 30, 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders hired New England Patriots' offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their new head coach.[20] Moehrig entered training camp slated to retain his role as the starting free safety under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.[21] Moehrig and Johnathan Abram were named as the starting safeties to start the regular season.[22]
Moehrig was sidelined for two consecutive games (Weeks 2–3) due to a hip injury.[23] In Week 10, he collected a season-high five solo tackles in a 20–25 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. On December 24, 2022, Moehrig racked up a total of seven combined tackles (four solo) in a 10–13 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers. He completed the 2022 NFL season with 55 combined tackles (37 solo) and five pass deflections in 15 games and 13 starts as the Raiders finished with a 7–9 record.[24]
2023
editHe returned as the starting free safety in 2023 and was paired with newly acquired free agent Marcus Epps. In Week 4, he recorded six solo tackles, a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Justin Herbert during a 17–24 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers.[25] The following week, Moehrig had five combined tackles (three solo) and made his first career sack on Jordan Love in a 17–13 win against the Green Bay Packers.[26] On October 31, 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders announced the firing of General manager David Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels after falling to a 3–5 record and named linebackers coach Antonio Pierce as their interim head coach. On November 19, 2023, Moehrig tied his season-high of ten combined tackles (seven solo) as the Raiders lost 13–20 at the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. He finished the 2023 NFL season with 83 combined tackles (65 solo), eight pass deflections, a career-high three interceptions, and a career-high two sacks while starting in all 17 games.[27]
2024
editOn January 19, 2024, the Las Vegas Raiders officially promoted Pierce to be their new head coach after he led the Raiders to a 5–4 record to end 2023.[28] Patrick Graham returned as defensive coordinator and chose to retain Moehrig and Marcus Epps as the starting safety duo alongside starting cornerbacks, Nate Hobbs and Jack Jones.[29][30]
On October 27, 2024, Moehrig made nine combined tackles (five solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Patrick Mahomes intended for tight end Travis Kelce during a 20–24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.[31] The following week, he collected a career-high 13 combined tackles (eight solo) and was credited with half a sack in a 24–41 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. In Week 14, Moehrig made eight combined tackles (five solo), a career-high three pass deflections, recovered a fumble, and was credited with half a sack in a 13–28 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He completed the 2024 NFL season with 104 combined tackles (64 solo), ten pass deflections, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and one sack while he started all 17 games.[32]
References
edit- ^ After a Standout Rookie Year, Tre'von Moehrig Looks To Do the Little Things Right in Year 2. YouTube. July 22, 2022. Event occurs at 0:06. Retrieved August 21, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ Holland, EJ (April 12, 2017). "TCU lands commitment from rising CB Trevon Moehrig-Woodard". Dallas News. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "TCU Football Announces 2018 Team Award Winners". TCU Athletics. April 5, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "2019 All-Big 12 Football Honors Announced". Big12sports.com. December 4, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "DCTF announces 2020 Preseason All-Texas College Teams". TexasFootball.com. June 10, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Clark, Jeremy (May 24, 2020). "Moehrig named Pro Football Focus top returning college safety". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "5 Big 12 Players named Preseason All-Americans by Walter Camp". Big12sports.com. June 11, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Trevon Moehrig Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Trevon Moehrig, Texas Christian, FS, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ Edwards, Levi (April 30, 2021). "Raiders trade up to No. 43, select TCU safety Trevon Moehrig". Raiders.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Tre'von Moehrig signs rookie deal". Raiders.com. June 21, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Spotrac.com: Trevon Moehrig contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Tashan Reed (July 30, 2021). "Raiders training camp: Tre'von Moehrig works to earn the starting free safety job". The New York Times. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Jordan Dajani (September 2, 2021). "Raiders training camp: Tre'von Moehrig works to earn the starting free safety job". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Gruden resigns as Las Vegas Raiders head coach after report of anti-gay, misogynistic language used in emails". ESPN.com. October 11, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos - October 17th, 2021". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ "2021 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Trevon Moehrig stats (2021)". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ "Wild Card - Las Vegas Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals - January 15th, 2022". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Adam Maya (January 30, 2022). "Raiders hiring Patriots OC Josh McDaniels as head coach, Dave Ziegler as general manager". NFL.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Raiders Who Need Strong Preseason Finish to Make 53-Man Roster". bleacherreport.com. July 22, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Levi Damien (September 6, 2022). "Raiders release first depth chart of 2022 regular season: 10 observations". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "The Raider Ramble Breaking Raiders News: Moehrig, James Absent, Per Beat Writer". RaiderRamble.com. September 15, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Trevon Moehrig stats (2022)". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers - October 1st, 2023". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders - October 9th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Trevon Moehrig stats (2023)". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Antonio Pierce named Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders". Raiders.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "Raiders' first unofficial depth chart of 2024". Raiders.com. August 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Aidan Champion (September 4, 2024). "BREAKING: Raiders Release First Unofficial Depth Chart of 2024 Season". si.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders - October 27th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "Pro-Football-Reference: Trevon Moehrig stats (2024)". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
External links
edit- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
- Las Vegas Raiders bio
- TCU Horned Frogs bio