Season so far
With only one game under his belt in 2026, it is early in Dante Trader Jr.'s season, but his debut showcased a sharp contrast between his downhill trigger and deep coverage range. Across 54 snaps against Kansas City, he turned in a replacement-level 66.2 overall grade that was buoyed by strong work in run support. His 71.5 run defense mark was highlighted by effective alley fills and a key third-and-short tackle. In pass coverage, Trader showed playmaking ability by contesting a target to force an interception, yet repeated late breaks on deep balls—including a touchdown allowed to Travis Kelce—limited his coverage mark to 62.2. Because his body of work currently consists of a single contest, it remains to be seen whether he can stabilize his deep coverage going forward.