Trey’Dez Green Looked Like Two Different Guys in 2025

I was not seeing it with LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green in the first three games of his 2025 game film against Clemson, Louisiana Tech, and Ole Miss.

Then the game against South Carolina happened.

His breakout game.

That’s when I began seeing it.

In Green’s next two games against Vanderbilt and Texas A&M, he continued his dominance.

That’s when I really began seeing it.

But just when I started to expect him to look great game in and game out⎯

He faded into the land of looking average for his next four games.

Then against Houston in his final game of the season⎯

Green was back to looking like a superstar again.

What was driving his rollercoaster season?

1. Fluctuating intensity level
2. Sub-par quarterback play
3. The head coach got fired
4. Inexperience

The fluctuating intensity and the sub-par quarterback play could be seen on film. LSU’s starter in 2025, Garrett Nussmeier, ended up getting benched, and the backup Michael Van Buren wasn’t much better. The Tigers ‘ coach, Brian Kelly, was fired on October 26. That’s not as “tangible” a reason, but I imagine it played a role. It was just a weird season for LSU.

The ball placement on the passes intended for Green was all over the place.

But, getting back to Green, his fluctuating intensity level was just as visible.

In his games against South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M and Houston, his route running looked faster and crisper, and his hands and body language appeared more confident. There was no question that he was more aggressive in those four games.

I’m not making this stuff up.

Per Pro Football Focus⎯

In those four games against South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, and Houston, Green was targeted 28 times, and he caught 23 of them. I did the math on that. That was an 82.1% catch rate. But then in the other seven games, Green was targeted 23 times, and he caught 10 of them. That came out to a catch rate of 43.4%.

See what I’m saying?

NFL projection

I’ve never seen a tight end with Green’s size be able to stretch the field the way he does. I get excited thinking about the mismatches he’ll create at the next level. I’ve just never seen that tall of a tight end with that kind of speed and agility that he has.

But…

I can’t ignore his inconsistent production (as much as I want to). I can’t overlook four good games and seven not-so-good games.

So now what?

Give him a fair valuation that honors his rare traits and those four dominant games. His 2026 game film should clear things up. I need to be able to answer the question: why he looks like two different guys as a receiver.

It’s bothering me.

#14 (his jersey number in 2025) Trey’Dez Green 6-foot-7, 235 pounds

Daniel Kelly’s 2026 Fall Grade: Second-Round (I would select him)

Projected by NFL Mock Draft Database to be a First-Round prospect as of November 10, 2026

2025 game film evaluated: Clemson, Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Alabama, Arkansas, Western Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Houston (click to view games watched to form this evaluation)

Hobbled off the field vs. Louisiana Tech (Report from September 7, 2025)

LSU Tight End Trey’Dez Green Has Come Miles From Not Knowing How To Get In a 3-Point Stance (Tiger Rag)

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Complete tight end prospect. Played in the rotation. Questionable how much confidence coaches and quarterbacks had in him. Tall and athletic frame. Toned arms. Big and strong hands. Nimble. Alpha demeanor. Emotional. Sometimes gets visibly fired up. Lines up out wide, in the slot, and in-line. Can motion pre-snap. Accelerates into routes. Long strider. Glides. Inconsistent route runner. Sometimes routes look better than they do at other times. Routes can get sloppy-looking. Below-average at creating separation. Inconsistent vs. contested catches. Not the easiest to bring down after receptions. Legit YAC target. Drew a handful of pass interference calls. Drops some passes he shouldn’t. Plays through bumps and bruises. Came back in after leaving games a couple of times. Competitive pass and run blocker. Gets after it. Can block and leak out into shallow routes.

What to watch for during the 2026 college football season

1. Consistent pass-catching production?

2. How does his route running look?

3. How does he look on contested catches?

Daniel Kelly is a former NFL Scout with the New York Jets. He was hired on the regime which featured Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, Scott Pioli, Mike Tannenbaum, and Dick Haley. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief for First Round Mock, and has written for Sports Illustrated (Lions, Jets, and 49ers), NFL Draft Diamonds, and Yardbarker, as well as appearing as a guest on ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and Fearless with Jason Whitlock. Featured in USA Today. For more information, visit whateverittakesbook.com. Follow on Twitter @firstroundmock.