2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Trevor Shorter, WR, Merrimack

• Name: Trevor Shorter
• Position: Wide Receiver
• College: Wagner/Merrimack
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 175
• Twitter: ShorterTrevor
• Instagram: t.short17

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft? 

I’m a good route runner. My hands are definitely dependable hands, and my ability to make plays in any situation is off the charts. My film speaks for itself. I thrive under pressure, consistently win against man coverage, and I understand defensive tendencies well enough to find open space. Scouts would rave about my work ethic, football IQ, and ability to make big plays in clutch moments. Whether it’s a deep ball, a tough catch in traffic, or a critical third-down conversion, I’d be the guy quarterbacks trust. My versatility lining up inside or outside, adjusting to different offensive schemes would make me a valuable asset to any team looking for an immediate impact receiver.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

When my name is called, I step up. Actions speak louder than words.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Hunger and food security 

Who was your role model? 

Dad

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Eagles

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

I don’t have one person specifically to pick out because there’s definitely quite a few guys on my team that I would consider an “underrated teammate”. I don’t want to miss anyone so I’m not going to say their names, but they definitely know who they are, I tell them all the time that their positive energy that they bring everyday, unselfishness, and their hardwork ethic to just get better day in and day out is not even close to being matched by most people.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Slow internet connections

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Russo

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

Overcoming adversity is a defining part of one’s character, and for me, one of the toughest moments came during my junior year of high school, right before football season started. I tore my meniscus and was out for the entire season. This was especially hard because junior year was crucial for recruiting, as many schools were already showing interest, and I had FBS programs looking at me. Even though I couldn’t play that season, I didn’t let it stop me. I focused on my recovery and worked relentlessly in the off-season to get back to full strength. By the time my senior year rolled around, I was ready to prove myself. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit, and our season was limited to just four games. Still, in those games, I put up impressive stats, from yardage, touchdowns, and catches. This allowed me to showcase my skills on film.As a result, I still had interest from a couple of FBS schools, though many schools weren’t actively recruiting because players were granted an extra year of eligibility due to COVID. Despite that setback, I was fortunate enough to earn a few offers from FCS schools, and I was proud that my hard work and perseverance still opened doors for me.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Chipotle

What is your favorite snack food? 

Chips and queso 

What is your degree in? 

Major in criminology/ minor in sociology 

What is your biggest weakness?

Being too impatient