From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Florida defensive back Trikweze Bridges.
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— Has great size, height, and length for the position
— Experienced defensive back with starts at safety and corner
— Effective at jamming receivers at the line of scrimmage
— Long arms aid in minimizing passing lanes and contesting throws
— Long strider that can recover quickly when he opens up
— Physical tackler in run support who plays his part
— Quick to rally to the football in pursuit
— Does a good job clicking-and-closing on underneath routes
— Length and size help him carry receivers up the sideline
— Play speed doesn’t match timed speed on tape
— Doesn’t sync up his hands and feet in press coverage
— Will have moments where his feet freeze, allowing receivers to separate
— Can be more consistent as a wrap-up tackler
— Lacks ideal quickness to change directions quickly
— Long levers and frame make his transitions clunky
— May have to move to safety if not playing in a Cover 2 scheme
— Six-year senior prospect from Lanett, AL
— Four-star recruit according to Rivals
— Set state career records for interceptions (36) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (13)
— Represented Alabama in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game
— Won a state title as a high school junior, also played wide receiver
— Committed to Oregon out of high school
— Nicknamed himself “The Hawk”
— Played in one game in 2019 and redshirted
— Played in all seven games in 2020 and made two tackles
— Played in 14 games with three starts in 2021 and recorded 26 total tackles two pass deflections, one interception, one forced fumble, and one tackle for loss
— Started all 13 games in 2022 and made 49 total tackles (30 solo) and three interceptions, five pass breakups, a forced fumble,e and a tackle for loss
— Started one-of-13 games played in 2023 and made 16 total tackles (7 solo), three pass breakups, a quarterback hurry, and half a tackle for loss
— Transferred to Florida ahead of the 2024 season
— Started eight-of-13 games in 2024 (three at safety, five at corner) and had 70 tackles (38 solo), two interceptions, six pass breakups, one tackle for loss, and two forced fumbles
Trikweze Bridges has had quite the football journey to this point.