Trader committed to Maryland to play in both Lacrosse and Football but, chose to play football instead of lacrosse for his freshman year.[2] In his first season, Trader appeared in 12 out of the 13 games and had, 16 total tackles (12 of which were solo), one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup.[3] Trader returned to Maryland for his sophomore year and was expected to be a leader of the safeties group of the team with teammate Beau Brade.[4][5] The stats for his sophomore year were 62 total tackles (34 solo), four defended passes, and two interceptions with 46 total yards for the interception returns.[6] Following the regular season, Trader played in his first Bowl Game the 2022 Duke's Mayo Bowl.[7] Following the Bowl game Trader announced that he was planning to join the Maryland Terrapins Men's Lacrosse.[8][9][10] In the lacrosse season, he had 14 turnovers caused by the team (third most on the team), 16 shots on the goal with a total of five goals and seven points, 17 groundballs, and four turnovers to the other team.[11] For his junior year, he was again projected along with his teammate Brade to be leaders of the safeties group.[12][13][14] In the regular season, Trader has had 52 total tackles (37 solo), two interceptions for 21 yards, and five pass deflections.[15]
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