Adam Trick, EDGE, Texas Tech: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Edge Rusher |
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Jersey Number |
#20 |
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Class |
Redshirt Senior |
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School |
Texas Tech |
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Height / Weight |
6’4″ / 250 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Dayton, Ohio / Wayne HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
INT |
PD |
FR |
FF |
|
2022 |
Miami (OH) |
MAC |
FR |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2023 |
Miami (OH) |
MAC |
SO |
13 |
6 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2024 |
Miami (OH) |
MAC |
JR |
14 |
37 |
5.5 |
4.5 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2025 |
Miami (OH) |
MAC |
SR |
13 |
59 |
12.5 |
8.5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
41 |
102 |
18.0 |
13.0 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his frame, movement skills, and athletic profile as an edge defender.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.68 – 4.78 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 32.5″ – 34.5″
- Broad Jump: 9’8″ – 10’0″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.60 – 1.66 seconds
- Bench Press: 20 – 24 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Adam Trick is an ascending defensive prospect who took the scenic route to becoming a Power Four standout. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, and starring at Wayne High School, Trick initially signed with Miami (OH). Following a redshirt year and a developmental sophomore campaign, he broke out in a major way during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, showcasing elite disruption on the edge.
Eager to test his traits against top-tier competition, he entered the transfer portal and committed to Texas Tech for the 2026 season, where he projects as a high-motor focal point of the Red Raiders’ defense.
Key Strengths
- Ascending Production Curve: Showed massive year-over-year growth, culminating in a dominant 2025 campaign where he logged 12.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.
- High Motor and Effort: Possesses a relentless play style, consistently chasing down plays from backside pursuit and applying pressure through the whistle.
- Turnover Creation: Displays a knack for disrupting the backfield cleanly, highlighted by 3 forced fumbles, 2 career interceptions, and multiple pass breakups.
- Frame and Flexibility: Built with an ideal 6’4″, 250-pound outside linebacker/edge frame that allows him to bend the edge and absorb contact in the run game.
Developmental Focus
As Trick transitions to the Big 12 with Texas Tech for his redshirt senior season, scouts will be watching to see how smoothly his pass-rush moves translate against higher-caliber offensive tackles week in and week out. Continuing to build functional core strength to anchor down against heavier run-blocking schemes will be crucial to cementing his status as a mid-to-late round draft asset.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending