Fossil Ridge grad Trey Zuhn picked in NFL draft

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Fossil Ridge grad Trey Zuhn picked in NFL draft

Trey Zuhn III is the first NFL draft pick in Fossil Ridge High School history and the first player from Fort Collins to be picked in the 2000s.

Fossil Ridge grad Trey Zuhn picked in NFL draft

Trey Zuhn III is the first NFL draft pick in Fossil Ridge High School history and the first player from Fort Collins to be picked in the 2000s.

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COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 08: Center Trey Zuhn III #60 of the Texas A&M Aggies is seen against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)Nov 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end BJ Ojulari (18) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsSep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) in action during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY SportsJul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III speaks to the media at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY SportsOct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) and the offense runs onto the field in the first half against the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn ImagesOct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) lines up during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn ImagesDec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) blocks the rush during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesFeb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn (OL57) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn ImagesMar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn (OL57) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesFossil Ridge football offensive lineman Trey Zuhn during a game against Ralston Valley at French Field on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.Fossil Ridge's Trey Zuhn blocks Fort Collins High School's Blake Smotherman during the game on Friday night at French Field.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn poses for a portrait after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn carries pads to the shed after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn poses for a portrait after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn looks for the block while participating in a drill during practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn participates in a drill during practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn, second from right, talks with teammates during a water break in practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Fossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn poses for a portrait after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.1 / 18Fossil Ridge grad Trey Zuhn picked in NFL draftCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 08: Center Trey Zuhn III #60 of the Texas A&M Aggies is seen against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)1 / 18Fossil Ridge grad Trey Zuhn picked in NFL draftCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 08: Center Trey Zuhn III #60 of the Texas A&M Aggies is seen against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)2 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectNov 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end BJ Ojulari (18) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports3 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectSep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) in action during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports4 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectJul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III speaks to the media at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports5 / 18How many Fort Collins, Colorado players will be picked in NFL draft?Oct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) and the offense runs onto the field in the first half against the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images6 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectOct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) lines up during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images7 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectDec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III (60) blocks the rush during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images8 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFeb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn (OL57) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images9 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectMar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn (OL57) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images10 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge football offensive lineman Trey Zuhn during a game against Ralston Valley at French Field on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.11 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge's Trey Zuhn blocks Fort Collins High School's Blake Smotherman during the game on Friday night at French Field.12 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn poses for a portrait after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.13 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn carries pads to the shed after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.14 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn poses for a portrait after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.15 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn looks for the block while participating in a drill during practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.16 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn participates in a drill during practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.17 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn, second from right, talks with teammates during a water break in practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.18 / 18See Trey Zuhn's journey from Fossil Ridge to NFL draft prospectFossil Ridge High School junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn poses for a portrait after practice on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo.Trey Zuhn III is officially a history-maker for football in Fort Collins.

The Fossil Ridge High School graduate was picked in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders on April 24. He was selected with the 91st overall selection.

He's the first Fossil Ridge player ever picked in the NFL draft and the first player from a Fort Collins school since 1998.

The Zuhn family moved to Fort Collins from Texas when Trey was a kid. He quickly became a star at Fossil Ridge, eventually becoming a four-star recruit.

The Class of 2021 recruit was one of the top-25 tackles in the country in his class and had a bevy of suitors to choose from, eventually landing on Texas A&M. Zuhn lived near Texas A&M as a child before the family moved to Fort Collins and his dad played for the Aggies.

His final three in recruiting was Texas A&M, Ohio State and Oklahoma State. His older sister, Riley, played volleyball at Nebraska, also one of the schools that offered him.

Zuhn starred at Texas A&M. He was a four-year starter, mostly at tackle, and was named to the 2025 All-SEC football first-team.

According to Pro Football Focus, Zuhn had the country's highest pass blocking grade (96.9) and allowed just one sack in 382 pass snaps during the 2025 season.

Zuhn is as experienced as a college player can be. He played 54 college games with 50 starts.

Zuhn, who measured at 6-foot-6 and 1/2 and 312 pounds at the NFL combine made all but one of those starts at left tackle. The other start was at center, where he most experts project him to play in the NFL.

He was third-team All-SEC in 2024 and first-team All-SEC in 2025, serving as a team captain each of his last two seasons.

"Zuhn is an alert, athletic blocker who understands his strengths and reverts to what he does best to win reps," writes Dane Brugler, The Athletic's draft guru. "He offers interior flex and will have starter-caliber upside in the right situation."

Brugler also says of Zuhn: "Coachable and razor sharp, he should have little trouble handling the complexities of center in the NFL."

Sports reporter Kevin Lytle can be found on social media on X, Instagram and Threads @Kevin_Lytle and on Bluesky.

This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Las Vegas Raiders pick Texas A&M lineman Trey Zuhn in NFL draft

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