Adam Trick LB/EDGE Texas Tech |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #20 PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.65 seconds (67%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #20 | |
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.65 seconds (67%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
83.3 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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71% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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43% |
| Pass Rush: |
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68% |
| Run Defense: |
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66% |
| Coverage: |
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56% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#137
Position rank:
#17 (LB)
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1585 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Barryn Sorrell - Texas |
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87% |
| Isaiah Land - Florida A&M |
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81% |
| Drew Sanders - Arkansas |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Adam Trick played at Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio, making 65 tackles and two sacks as a senior. He was a three-star recruit in the 2022 class and signed with Miami (Ohio).Trick redshirted in 2022 and made six tackles in 14 games in 2023. He made three starts in 2024, recording 37 tackles, 4.5 sacks and an interception, and he broke out in 2025, starting all 13 games and making 59 tackles and 12.5 tackles for loss, intercepting a pass and forcing three fumbles, with 67 pressures and 36 run stops. He was a first-team All-MAC pick. His brother, Connor, died in June 2025, and Trick has since used football as a platform for mental-health advocacy, saying he was playing for his brother and that it motivated him to give everything he had.
Trick entered the transfer portal after the season and committed to Texas Tech in January 2026 as one of ESPN's top 50 portal players, saying it was the opportunity that drew him and that he had consulted former Miami teammates Will Jados and Reggie Virgil. He had a sack and two tackles for loss in the 28-26 win over Houston and a sack in the 37-24 loss at Cincinnati, and he has 21 pressures, two sacks and two forced fumbles in eight games as part of Texas Tech's edge rotation.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Generated 67 pressures and 36 run stops at Miami (Ohio) in 2025
- Earned first-team All-MAC honors as a starter in 2025
- Has forced five fumbles over the last two seasons
- Heavy, powerful frame that holds the edge against the run
- Had a sack and two tackles for loss against Houston this season
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Role has shrunk, with 308 snaps in eight games at Texas Tech
- Missed seven tackles in a part-time role this season
- Good but not rare speed, so he relies on power more than bend
- Most of his production came against MAC competition
Scouting Report: Summary
Trick is a powerful, productive edge rusher who broke out at Miami (Ohio) in 2025. He generated 67 pressures, made 36 run stops and 12.5 tackles for loss and forced three fumbles, earning first-team All-MAC honors, and ESPN ranked him among the top 50 players in the transfer portal. He has a heavy frame that holds the edge against the run, and he plays with constant effort.His move to Texas Tech has brought tougher competition. He had a sack and two tackles for loss in the 28-26 win over Houston and a sack in the loss at Cincinnati, and he has 21 pressures and two forced fumbles in eight games, giving him five forced fumbles over the last two seasons. He has also spoken openly about playing for his late brother and using football as a platform for mental-health advocacy, which speaks to his character. His two tackles for loss against Houston came in a two-point win.
However, his role has shrunk in the Big 12. He has played 308 snaps in eight games as part of a deep rotation, and his production has dropped from his MAC numbers. He has missed seven tackles this season, and his speed is good rather than rare, so he relies on power and effort more than bend around the corner. Most of his production before this season came against MAC offensive lines.
Overall, Trick is a high-effort, powerful edge defender whose 2025 production and run defense give him a path to an NFL roster. He projects as a fifth-round edge defender with the ceiling of a rotational base end and the floor of a special teams contributor. His maturity and work ethic should help him earn a role in training camp. His experience in a deep rotation should also prepare him for a situational NFL role.
How other scouting services rate Adam Trick (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
142.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
21.0
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For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.