Miami Dolphins Draft Maryland Safety Dante Trader Jr. in Fifth Round

The Miami Dolphins selected Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. with the 155th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, marking him as the second Maryland defender drafted by Miami this year. Trader was a reliable three-year starter at Maryland, accumulating 190 tackles, five interceptions, and earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors. He was also recognized for his tackling proficiency, being graded as the top tackler in the Big Ten by Pro Football Focus. Off the field, Trader was nominated for several academic and community awards and earned his degree in African American & Africana Studies. He joins a competitive Dolphins safety group that includes new free agent signings and recent draft picks, vying for starting roles after the departure of Miami's former starters. Trader also played lacrosse at Maryland, earning All-American honors as a midfielder.