Former Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III hit a new checkpoint in his rookie season Sunday, drawing his first NFL start in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-33 win over the New York Jets.
Zuhn lined up at right guard as the Raiders kept sorting through different combinations up front. It was his first start after appearing in six games already this season, mostly as an extra blocker in heavy packages while he got up to speed at multiple spots along the line.
After the game, Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins had praise for the rookie’s work.
"He just did his job. That's usually the best linemen is when you don't know they were there."
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak also showed confidence in Zuhn, who got the nod after Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers had trouble finding consistency at right guard.
The Raiders have used Zuhn all over the offensive line since taking him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He has practiced at every one of the five line positions, and that flexibility has become a big part of how Las Vegas is developing him while it searches for the right starting group.
At Texas A&M, Zuhn spent five seasons becoming one of the Aggies’ most reliable blockers. He was mainly a left tackle before taking on center duties in his final college season. A two-time team captain, he also earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2025 before heading to the NFL.
After Sunday’s win, Zuhn said he still has room to grow, but he appreciated getting the chance to make his first start. The outing also gives him a real shot to push for a more regular role as the Raiders keep working through their offensive line rotation.
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