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Dante Trader

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Position: DB
Jersey #: 11
Date of Birth: February 13, 2003
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 202 lbs
College: Maryland
Drafted: Round , Pick 155 in 2025 by MIA
First Team: MIA (2025)
Last Team: MIA (2026)

Career Summary

Dante Trader Jr. is a defensive back from Delmar, Delaware, who played college football at Maryland.

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Early Life

Trader is from Delmar, Delaware, and attended McDonogh School.

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High School

Trader attended McDonogh School before joining Maryland's football program.

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College Career

Trader played defensive back at Maryland and was among the Terrapins' leading tacklers in each of his final three seasons. Through three years, he recorded 131 tackles, 86 solo tackles and four interceptions in 25 games.

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Path to the NFL

Trader developed at McDonogh School before playing at Maryland. His college résumé combined defensive production, conference recognition, academic honors and community leadership.

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Career Accomplishments

Trader was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week in September 2024 and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from both the coaches and media after the season. He was also a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year semifinalist, a Campbell Trophy semifinalist and a 2023 CSC Academic All-District honoree.

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Playing Style

Listed at 5-foot-11 and 202 pounds, Trader was a safety whose production included tackles and interceptions. Maryland recognized him as one of its leading tacklers over three consecutive seasons.

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30978, 00-0040182, 2003-02-13, Dante Trader, Dante, Trader

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