Dante Trader Jr. is a former collegiate football safety who represented Maryland Terrapins in the 2024 season. He played for the Maryland Terrapins from 2021 to 2024, appearing in 47 games during that time span. While he made 12 appearances during his first season, he only had 16 total tackles and a tackle for loss to show for it. Since getting the starting role in 2022, Trader Jr. became a defensive cornerstone in Maryland’s secondary, racking up 53 or more combined tackles in each of his last three years as a Terrapin. Dante also picked off opposing quarterbacks five times wearing a Terrapins jersey. PFF gave him a grade of 68.4 for his 2024 season, as per Pro Football Focus' official website.
Trader Jr. attended Delmar Senior High School in his hometown. Later on, he transferred to McDonogh School to finish his secondary education. Trader Jr. was successful at both high schools as he was a 2017 Delaware State Champion at Delmar and helped McDonogh reach an 11-1 record in 2019, as reported by University of Maryland's official website.
Dante Trader Jr.’s 40-Time Record
Dante Trader Jr. ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds at the Maryland Pro Day, as reported by The Athletic (via 247Sports).
He recorded a 31-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot, 9-inch broad jump at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He also ran the 20-yard shuttle in 4.32 seconds while completing the three-cone drill in 7.09 seconds. Trader Jr. also bench pressed 12 times (via NFL’s official website).
| Test Type | Test Result |
| Vertical Jump | 31 inches |
| Broad Jump | 9 feet and 9 inches |
| Three-Cone Drill | 7.09 seconds |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.32 seconds |
| Bench Press | 12 reps |
Also Read About: Dante Trader Jr. Parents
Dante Trader Jr.’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 22 years old (as of April 2025) |
| Weight | 196 lbs (89 kg) |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) |
What is Dante Trader Jr.'s Height?
Dante Trader Jr. stands at 5 ft 11 in, as per NFL’s official website.
What is Dante Trader Jr.'s Weight?
Dante Trader Jr. weighs approximately 196 lbs, as per NFL’s official website.
What Dante Trader Jr.'s Age?
Dante Trader Jr. is 22 years old, as of April 2025. He was born on February 13, 2003.
FAQs on Dante Trader Jr.
A. Dante Trader Jr. wore jersey No.12 at Maryland.
A. Dante Trader Jr. was born in Delmar, Delaware.
A. Dante Trader Jr. plays as a safety.
A. Dante Trader Jr. is 22 years old, as of April 2025.
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