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Treydan Stukes, a versatile defensive back from Arizona, is entering the NFL Draft with the ability to play multiple roles in the secondary. He has garnered interest from teams like the Seattle Seahawks during the pre-draft process.
TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 28: Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates an interception during the college football game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 28, 2025 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
After building a reputation as one of the most versatile defensive backs in the Pac-12 and then Big 12, Arizona’s Treydan Stukes enters the NFL Draft process as a player capable of filling multiple roles in the secondary.
Stukes has also reportedly been one of the pre-draft 30 visits for the Seattle Seahawks, further highlighting the growing interest in his skill set at the next level.
With experience across the defensive backfield — from slot to outside corner, deep safety, and even box responsibilities — Stukes offers the kind of positional flexibility that modern NFL defenses (like Mike Macdonald’s) covet. His combination of physicality, instincts, and football intelligence has allowed him to impact the game in a variety of ways.
In this interview with Field Gulls, Stukes breaks down his playing style, versatility, and what he brings to the next level.
Treydan Stukes:
I think getting the chance to play multiple positions has really helped me complete my game as a defensive back. Every role has slight differences, and learning them all has increased my overall skillset and my football IQ.
Treydan Stukes:
I play fast and physical. I’m an instinctive playmaker.
Treydan Stukes:
My ability to play all four positions in the defensive backfield is what makes me so unique. Offenses try to create mismatches based on personnel, and I can help take that away. I can match up as a corner or nickel, I can play the deep post, and I can play in the box and help stop the run. I can fit into any role that my team needs.
Treydan Stukes:
Tackling is a very important factor for defensive backs. I have definitely made it an emphasis to be aggressive and physical in the tackling game. Being able to tackle as a DB increases your versatility and allows you to stay on the field. My goal is to be so versatile that I never have to come off the field.
Treydan Stukes:
I’m comfortable with both. I’ve had more snaps in the slot, so I feel really confident there, but I’ve also been very effective when I’ve had the opportunity to play outside corner. There are slight differences in technique and keys between the two positions, but the bottom line is that I can cover anyone on the field.
Treydan Stukes:
Most pre- and post-snap diagnosis is based on the specific game plan and opponent. You generally have a key, and then use what you’ve gathered from film study to narrow down the possibilities.
Treydan Stukes:
Man coverage is more about technique, eye discipline, alignment, leverage, etc. Zone still has a majority of those principles, but also includes a lot of route recognition and recognizing passing concepts as a whole.
Treydan Stukes:
I think my ball skills are one of my best traits. I pride myself on making plays on the football when those opportunities present themselves. You can never stop improving at finishing at the catch point, so I’m always working to get better at that.
Treydan Stukes:
I play multiple spots, but I try to take different things from guys like Kyle Hamilton, Jalen Pitre, Cooper DeJean, and Pat Surtain. I like the way all those guys play.
Treydan Stukes:
You can never stop getting better at this game. I bring my best to each and every play and am just trying to be more consistent in all phases of my game.
Stukes is projected to be a Day 2 draft pick after his long career at Arizona. Watch some of his highlights in the video below! Thanks to Treydan for the interview.
Treydan Stukes can play multiple positions including slot corner, outside corner, deep safety, and box safety.
The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly included Treydan Stukes in their pre-draft 30 visits, indicating their interest.
His versatility, physicality, instincts, and football intelligence make him a valuable prospect capable of fulfilling various roles in modern NFL defenses.
Treydan Stukes played in the Pac-12 and then the Big 12 during his college football career.

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