Dante Trader Jr. earned a spot on the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster after being selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Delmar, Maryland product will wear No. 11 as a defensive back and opens the season Sept. 7 against the Colts on CBS.

A two-sport star in high school and at Maryland, Trader brings versatile athleticism to Miami’s depth chart. His preseason emergence signals a path to special-teams value and occasional defensive snaps, with a chance to snag more opportunities if he continues to adapt quickly to NFL demands.