Trent McDuffie Joins Rams, Shores Up Defense

On March 24th, the Los Angeles Rams have added Trent McDuffie as their new cornerback,

bringing a player with standout defensive stats from his first, four NFL seasons.

He racked up 246 total tackles, including an 83.1 pro football focus tackling grade in 2025,

which ranked third among cornerbacks even after he missed the final four games due to a knee injury.

McDuffie has consistently excelled in coverage too.

In 2023, his 81.5 coverage grade ranked tenth among cornerbacks with at least 800 snaps,

earning him. Associated press first team all pro honors.

The next year, his 79.2 grade placed fifth, good for second team all pro.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about his playmaking ability, as he leads all cornerbacks with eight

force fumbles since 2022, including five in his all pro season. He has also deflected 34 passes over

those four years, showing his knack for disrupting offenses. Deeper stats highlight his elite skills.

Next gen stats show he has spent 17 minutes and 26 seconds in tight coverage,

less than one yard separation since entering the league. Fifth most in the NFL.

He allows just 6.2 yards per target, tenth fewest among qualifiers.

With these numbers, McDuffie should shore up the Rams' defense right away,

giving them a proven shutdown corner ready to make an impact.