Avery is looking to pick up right where he left off after a productive stretch where he consistently made plays on the football. He’s shown he can be disruptive in coverage, getting his hands on passes and turning defensive reps into momentum swings for his team. Avery got a lot to prove this year and he’s on track to becoming a better player in 2026.

Avery, standing at 5’10”, plays with compact, explosive movement that allows him to maximize every inch of the field. His size doesn’t limit him—he uses quickness, balance, and anticipation to stay tight on receivers and react instantly to the quarterback’s eyes. Avery shows excellent ball awareness, breaking on passes with timing and precision while making it difficult for targets to secure contested catches. He also displays strong tackling technique and pursuit, closing gaps sideline to sideline with determination. Avery’s combination of speed, instincts, and effort makes him a versatile and dependable presence in the defensive backfield, capable of impacting plays both in coverage and near the line of scrimmage.