Los Angeles, CA — Entering his fourth NFL season, Trent McDuffie has steadily established himself as one of the league’s top cornerbacks. Coming off a strong 2024 campaign, he looks well-positioned for another big year in Kansas City.
2024 Snapshot: Steady Growth into Stardom
- Played in and started all 16 regular‑season games for the Chiefs.
- Totals: 59 tackles (45 solo), 0.5 sacks, 13 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble.
His Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade for 2024 was 83.1 overall, putting him 3rd among 222 qualifying cornerbacks. He stood out particularly in pass rush grade (very high) and coverage grade
Looking Ahead to 2025
- McDuffie has the momentum — all‑Pro in 2023, second‑team All‑Pro in 2024 — and entering 2025, the expectations will be higher.
- With the Chiefs exercising his fifth‑year option, his performance will factor into contract talks and how he’s viewed among elite cornerbacks.
If he can boost his turnover numbers (interceptions, forced fumbles), reduce big plays allowed, and maintain physicality and consistency, McDuffie could firmly plant himself among the top tier of cornerbacks in the NFL.
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