Who is Washington picking in 2025?
The Washington Commanders are entering season two of the Adam Peters/Dan Quinn/Jayden Daniels era, and the team needs to make improvements to a lot of positions. The Combine is over and free agency has had it’s initial waves.
It’s been almost a month since our last mock draft roundup and a lot has changed. Washington was busy, signing nine free agents, and re-signing 18 of their own pending free agents. There are a lot of positions that still need work, and Adam Peters has five picks to continue the reshaping of the roster that started before he was hired.
This week’s breakdown has a lot more safeties and a lot less WRs than a month ago. Washington lost Jeremy Chinn in free agency, but added Will Harris for half the price. Three new safeties are linked to the Commanders this week, and I still don’t see that happening unless Nick Emmanwori is available.
EDGE/DE is still the most popular pick for the Washington Commanders, and we’ve got six different options to choose from this week. Dominic Ezeiruaku was Washington’s pick in eight different drafts, but Mike Green got seven nods(including in a trade down), and Nic Scourton was picked six times. The Commanders added Deatrich Wise and Jacob Martin in free agency, and re-signed Clelin Ferrell, but also let Dante Fowler leave in free agency. Fowler accounted for 10.5 sacks last season, and that pass rush will need to be replaced.
Don’t look now, but we’ve got some running backs and a tight end getting some attention from Washington early this week.
Position breakdown:
CB – 5
S – 5
EDGE/DE – 6
DL – 3
OT – 2
OG – 1
WR – 3
TE – 1
RB – 2
Trade down – 2
Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Draft Picks
Round 1 – #29
Round 2 – #61
Round 4 (via HOU) – #128
Round 6 – #205
Round 7 (from DEN via PHI) – #245
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
E$PN+(Kiper)
Hairston also was my projected pick for the Commanders before the combine. It makes sense. Washington is in win-now mode, and cornerback remains a question mark even after the team traded for Marshon Lattimore at the deadline last year.
The Commanders signed Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene to replace Benjamin St-Juste, but Hairston could still work his way into a starter role on the outside. He can create takeaways (six INTs over the past two seasons). And he ran a 4.28 at the combine, the fastest 40-yard dash across all positions this year. Figuring out the outside corner spots would allow Mike Sainristil to settle back into the slot, where he’s at his best.
Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
NFL.com(Jeremiah)
Thomas is a long, rangy cornerback who can match up with some of the bigger receivers in the NFC East.
Rotoballer(Donnelly)
Washington has been as busy as any team this offseason, fully taking advantage of a quarterback on his rookie deal. While the Commanders have added pieces to their secondary, Azareye’h Thomas adds another dimension. Thomas is a press corner who used his size to his advantage last season, yielding just a 50.2 passer rating when targeted and not surrendering a passing touchdown throughout the season.
When the Commanders are facing the likes of A.J. Brown and CeeDee Lamb twice a year, they will quickly appreciate Thomas and what he brings.
NFL Draft Diamonds(Condiff)
Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Pro Football Network(Pasciolla)
The Washington Commanders can absolutely use some assistance in the secondary, as seen by how the Philadelphia Eagles’ receiving core tore them apart in the NFC Championship Game.
Shavon Revel Jr. is a lengthy cornerback with strong physical traits capable of being perfected with the right coaching, possibly from head coach Dan Quinn.
Fantasy Life(Clemons)
He is tall, he is long, and he is fast. That is the combination that you take a chance on at corner in the first round.
He is hopefully the Commanders answer when they need a guy to match up on these bigger-bodied receivers or these speed merchants. He has a few technical flaws in his game but if he did not he would have been off the board by now. His upside far exceeds any negatives and that is why Washington is continuing to add elite athleticism.
Round 2: Jayden Higgins, WR – Iowa State
The Commanders traded for an offensive weapon in Deebo Samuel and now they add a true X receiver with great ball skills, which should allow Terry McLaurin to play his natural Z position and Deebo can operate from the slot as the ultimate moveable chess piece.
Fansided(Williams)
After an impressive pair of trades that landed them a stalwart tackle in Laremy Tunsil and a nice complementary receiving option in Deebo Samuel, the Washington Commanders can now focus more heavily on the defense. Marshon Lattimore wasn’t what Dan Quinn had hoped, surely, but Shavon Revel might be. The East Carolina corner is coming off of a season-ending injury but he has the long speed, length and overall skills to be a shutdown coverage player at the pro level.
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
DraftWire(Risdon)
Full disclosure: I had Barron typed in for at least four other spots above here but ultimately changed those picks. I’m not changing him out for anyone else for the Commanders.
Round 2: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Sports Illustrated
The Commanders left themselves plenty of options after free agency to take the player that fits them best. Looking at the board, Amos has the right mix of experience, aggression, physical ability and potential to fit the bill. Looking to work him in on the outside will facilitate Mike Sainristil returning to the slot while Marshon Lattimore locks up the other outside position.
Nick Emmanwori S, South Carolina
Fox Sports(Klatt)
Quarterback Jayden Daniels got some help by way of the Tunsil and Deebo Samuel trades, adding to an already impressive offense, but the Commanders didn’t stop the run well last year. Emmanwori, who has played linebacker in the past, can help Washington have a more physically imposing defense. He can play at the line of scrimmage and back, showing tremendous athleticism at his size during the combine.
Rotoballer(Lorge)
Emmanwori is a freak. He’s 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, and ran a 4.38 forty-yard dash. He scored a 10.0 out of 10.0 on the RAS (relative athletic score). He has the speed and agility to play safety and the size and strength to play linebacker.
Washington’s defense could use more playmakers, and his versatility would be a plus for the unit. He can play safety in base packages and shift down to linebacker in dime and quarter sets.
Round 2: Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Austin Ekeler is another year older, and Brian Robinson Jr. struggled with injuries last year. He’s also in a contract year, and the team may not want to re-sign him. Judkins offers the same hard-nosed running style but with more explosiveness, pass-catching ability, and upside.
Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Pro Football Focus(Liskiewitz)
Alexander showcased good explosiveness at the combine, much like we saw from him at the Senior Bowl. And after grading like an elite run defender this past season, Alexander has shown over the past month that there is more in the tank for him as a pass-rusher. That could be perfect for the Commanders, who are reportedly open to trading interior defender Jonathan Allen. I still like this move, even though they drafted Jer’Zhan Newton last season.
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
FOX Sports(Rang)
Nearly everything seemed to go right for the Commanders in Dan Quinn’s first year as head coach, but the play at safety wasn’t among them. Then-starters Jeremy Chinn (now a member of the Raiders) and Quan Martin struggled at times. Washington addressed the issue in free agency by signing Will Harris from the Saints, but should the instinctive Starks still be on the board, the Commanders would be wise to double down at the position.
NFL Spin Zone(Scataglia)
You have to respect what the Washington Commanders have done this offseason. They swung to major trades for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil. This proves that the front office is trying to go all-in with their stud QB, Jayden Daniels.
Daniels took the league by storm during his rookie season, and he may enter year two as one of the favorites to win the NFL MVP award. I am not sure Daniels isn’t a top-10 QB at this point, and with the Commanders on the cusp of turning into a contender, you have to assume that GM Adam Peters is going to try and knock the 2025 NFL Draft out of the park.
In this NFL Mock Draft, they use their first-round pick on safety Malaki Starks from Georgia, adding another key player into the secondary. During the 2024 NFL Season, they swung a trade for CB Marshon Lattimore, so this is a unit that has gotten some attention recently.
Round 2: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
CBS Sports(Edwards)
To Washington’s credit, it has been able to find some plug-and-play veterans to fill premium positions, but it needs to identify pieces to its future on defense. Donovan Ezeiruaku is a key part to that vision.
CBS Sports (Trapasso)
More outside pass-rushing help for the Commanders with the bendy and long-armed Ezeiruaku.
(Washington trades pick #61 to the Philadelphia Eagles for pick #64, and other unspecified compensation)
Round 2: Emery Jones, OT, LSU
Chicago Tribune(Biggs)
The Commanders need a little more juice up front, and Ezeiruaku would add that coming off a season in which he led the Eagles with 16½ sacks.
Sporting News(Iyer)
The Commanders added some help for the pass rush by signing Deatrich Wise Jr. with Dante Fowler Jr. leaving, but Ezeiruaku is a worthy big-time addition who can greatly raise the pressure from Dan Quinn’s group.
SB Nation(Peterson)
Ezeiruaku likely parlayed a strong week at the Senior Bowl into a potential selection in this year’s first round. At a premium position, guys ahead of him will go fast which could force teams to start getting their guy before the talent drops off a cliff after the first and second tiers.
We don’t won’t know his 40 time until his pro day, but Ezeiruaku posted excellent agility numbers with a 6.96 in the three-cone drill and a 4.19 in the short shuttle. Those numbers check out after seeing his quick twitch and explosive first step on film. The 2024 Ted Hendricks Award winner (nation’s best defensive end) posted a career-high 16.5 sacks this past season, good for second most in the country. After releasing defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday, the Commanders would love to immediately add another impact player up front.
Athlon Sports(Easterling)
Corner is a strong possibility here, but if the board falls this way, the Commanders might be wise to jump into the run of top edge defenders before it’s too late. Ezeiruaku was highly productive at the college level, and proved at the combine that he’s got impressive overall athleticism that gives him tons of upside.
Round 2: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
Round 4: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
The 33rd Team(Mosher)
The Commanders don’t have a high-end EDGE rusher, and that is needed in Dan Quinn’s defense. Dante Fowler left to join the Cowboys in free agency, and they desperately need someone who can win off the edge.
Donovan Ezeiruaku is one of the most productive pass rushers in the class. Due to his bend and athleticism, he should be able to produce right away in the NFL.
Touchdown Wire
An edge defender remains Washington’s most significant need. However, GM Adam Peters has done a nice job of filling some major holes via trades and free agency. The depth of this edge rusher class could allow the Commanders to move back and accumulate more picks if the player they want isn’t there. Head coach Dan Quinn is very specific in what he looks for in a pass rusher, with explosiveness being one of those primary traits. Ezeiruaku is explosive and relentless. If he’s on the board at No. 29, it would be tough to pass on him. Ezeiruaku is a Day 1 contributor for the Commanders in 2025.
Cleveland.com(Bielik)
Ezeiruaku broke out in 2024 for BC and became the ACC Defensive Player of the Year with sensational numbers. The Commanders made some smaller deals to bring in some pass rush help, but the explosive and long Ezeiruaku could be just what their looking for as a young prospect to add up front.
James Pearce, Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
The Athletic
This is the position Washington needs most and the reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year recorded 17.5 sacks and 27.5 tackles-for-loss over his final two seasons with the Vols. Washington GM Adam Peters values linemen with fast 10-yard splits and the sleek, 6-5 edge defender’s 1.56 led all defensive ends at the combine. The rub: Character concern rumors seemingly hurt Pearce’s draft stock and the 245-pounder needs more bulk to help bolster outside run lanes for the Commanders’ 30th-ranked rushing defense. Trade-down attempts to replenish draft pick inventory failed. DE Nic Scourton is likely better for team chemistry and all-around fit, cornerback is another need area, and RB TreVeyon Henderson would be a blast paired with Jayden Daniels. Washington instead goes for the upside that’s been lacking at the vital position since trading Montez Sweat and Chase Young at the 2023 trade deadline.
Yahoo Sports(Tice/Robinson)
The Commanders have been using the trade market to add to their offense, so they look to the draft to help bolster their defense. Pearce is all about speed and joins a team, defense and head coach that loves to emphasize it.
CBS Sports(Stackpole)
The Commanders did a great job filling their biggest needs via trades and in free agency, and now they address another one with their first draft pick. Over the past two seasons, James Pearce Jr. racked up 28 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
The Draft Network(Fowler)
Washington has either re-signed or added bodies at every position on defense so far in free agency, but a player that can win in isolation is a need up front. In this spot, they add an explosive and twitched-up athlete in James Pearce Jr., whose ability to rush standing up or with his hand in the dirt showcases a move piece HC Dan Quinn could use in a variety of roles. Pearce has a ways to go as an early-down run defender, and his frame has room for added mass, but 107 pressures and 21 sacks the last two years in the SEC will hold weight for teams.
Fantasy Pros(Fitzmaurice)
The Commanders’ defense ranked 14th in pressure rate last season despite blitzing at the fifth-highest rate in the league. Pearce can help Washington generate more pressure with its front four.
Tankathon
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
NFL.com(Reuter)
Head coach Dan Quinn takes a shot on Green’s speed late in the first round. He’d be a designated pass rusher as a rookie but could round out his game to become a starter pretty swiftly.
Round 2: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Round 3: Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
NFL.com(Band)
In his final collegiate season, the Virginia native led the FBS with 17 sacks, displaying the production and athleticism that GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn covet. Quinn’s BUCK/LEO role demands speed off the edge and a relentless motor — traits Green consistently showcases on tape. With longtime Quinn disciple Dante Fowler Jr. back in Dallas, the Commanders are eager to restock one of the most critical positions in the coach’s four-down under front.
The Athletic(Baumgardner)
Every team will have to do serious homework on Green’s past, as he’s been accused of sexual assault twice (once in high school, once at Virginia) — he denied and addressed those allegations during the combine. If a front office is comfortable with him, he’s a top-15 talent.
Round 2: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
The 33rd Team(Crabbs)
Green’s film is tremendous, but there does seem to be some uneven ground for his draft stock tied to a lack of clarity around a pair of sexual assault allegations. Green was never charged, but it was a central focus of his NFL Combine regardless. It could prompt a draft night slide if teams don’t like the answers they find — or if they can’t find the answers they need.
Assuming the background work clears for Green, a fit with Dan Quinn in Washington is a match made in heaven. His explosiveness, paired with the power rushers Quinn has assembled, would give Washington a nice combination of ways to rush the passer.
Draft Diamonds(Talbot)
Mike Green fell hard because of some things in his background, but the Commanders know a lot about it because it all happened in the DMV area. They do their digging and get a pissed off Mike Green.
Fantasy Life(Freedman)
Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M
Bleacher Nation(Rooney)
The Commanders had a pretty solid free agency period, but getting to the quarterback is still a they need to address. Nic Scourton was a monster at Texas A&M and his all-around skillset would be a big add for them up front.
Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia
USA Today(Middlehurst-Schwatz)
Barring a trade for Trey Hendrickson, Washington looks bound to head into the draft in search of a difference-maker on the edge. The 6-5, 265-pound Williams could easily go much higher thanks to his nearly ideal set of physical traits at a position where they’re prized. In this scenario, however, he lands at what should be considered his floor.
Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Pro Football Network(Decker)
Jackson has aced the offseason circuit — dominating at the Senior Bowl, testing exceptionally well at the Combine, and impressing in meetings. With his skill set, it’s entirely possible he won’t make it out of the first round.
At 6-foot-7 and 280 pounds, Jackson has one of the most imposing frames in the draft. He recorded 6.5 sacks in 2024 and, despite his length, is highly explosive. His get-off speed, ability to bend with power, and relentless effort make him a great fit for the Commanders’ defense.
Round 2: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
CBS Sports(Wilson)
Derrick Harmon is what I’d describe as “country strong” because when you see him bull rush an interior OL into the QB’s lap and then throw him out of the club, it gets your attention. He’s consistently a load on the inside, in part because of power, low pad level and the aforementioned bull rush. He doesn’t have a variety of pass-rush moves but doesn’t need them. Versus the run he can struggle if he plays too high, but when he’s locked in he’s a game-wrecker. After all, Harmon had 40 pressures on the season, including eight(!) against Boise State.
Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
NBC Sports Bay Area(Maciocco)
If they’re going to beat Philadelphia, they need the beef to stop the run.
Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
Pro Football Focus(Kosko)
Alexander showcased good explosiveness at the combine, much like we saw from him at the Senior Bowl. And after grading like an elite run defender this past season, Alexander has shown over the past month that there is more in the tank for him as a pass-rusher. That could be perfect for the Commanders, who are reportedly open to trading interior defender Jonathan Allen. I still like this move, even though they drafted Jer’Zhan Newton last season.
Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas
Sportsnaut(Johnson)
The Washington Commanders make a move for the present and the future with this pick. In 2025, Kelvin Banks Jr could potentially start at left guard with Brandon Coleman at right tackle. Even if Banks doesn’t win a starting spot in training camp, he would be a natural successor to Laremy Tunsil. Injuries and inconsistency push him down the draft, but this could look like a steal 3 years from now.
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
DraftTek
Round 2: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
Round 4: Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
Round 6: Mello Dotson, DB, Kansas
Round 7: Jalyn Smith, CB, USC
Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
CBS Sports(Fornelli)
Grey Zabel’s destined to be a guard at the NFL level, but that’s not a concern. The Commanders have already traded for Laremy Tunsil but should continue adding more bodies to their offensive line to protect their young franchise quarterback.
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Walter Football(Campbell)
Deebo Samuel is nearing the end of his contract, and the Commanders could use more weapons for Jayden Daniels.
In 2023, Egbuka had 81 catches for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder turned in 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. He emerged as a potential No. 1 receiver or really good No. 2 wideout. At other schools, Egbuka would have had an even bigger year, but he was the No. 2 receiver for Ohio State across from Marvin Harrison Jr. While injuries were a factor in 2023, Egbuka needs a bounce-back season in 2024 as he looked much faster in 2022 compared to his 2023 performance. Thus far in 2024, Egbuka has 70 catches for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Round 2: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Washington could use more right tackle talent.
Savaiinaea broke into the starting lineup at right tackle in 2022 and immediately was a solid contributor for the Wildcats. As a sophomore in 2023, Savaiinaea was even better teaming with Jordan Morgan to give Arizona an effective tackle tandem. Savaiinaea is not as good of an athlete as Morgan, but Savaiinaea is stronger, nastier, and looks to finish off defenders. Some area scouts are grading Savaiinaea on day two and think he should move inside to guard in the NFL. Other sources think he could be a late one and a good starting guard in the NFL. Thus, Savaiinaea is a bit of a love/hate prospect.
College Football Network(Dorsey)
The Commanders have their quarterback, and while he has weapons, I don’t think they could pass up on the chance to get another. Emeka Egbuka is the most consistent receiver in this class and would be a reliable option for Jayden Daniels.
Egbuka projects to be a slot in the NFL, but I think he’s talented enough to play on the outside as well. He runs butter-smooth routes and has strong hands. He isn’t an unreal athlete, but he consistently made plays at Ohio State and could do the same for Commanders.
Round 2: Sebastian Castro, CB, Iowa
Newsweek(Quinn)
The Commanders add another Ohio State receiver alongside Terry McLaurin. Egbuka doesn’t stand out as a clear top receiver, but the Commanders won’t need that with McLaurin and Deebo Samuel in the mix.
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Sharp Football Analysis(Donahue)
With eight wide receivers currently making at least 30 million per year, I will be surprised we do not see at least three selected in the first round. While the Commanders did trade for Deebo Samuel, he only has one year left on his deal. Often comped with Deebo, Burden can contribute this year and also be the long term Samuel insurance.
Football Guys(Brown)
What’s better than one Deebo Samuel Sr.? Two Deebo Samuel Sr.’s! The Commanders were one of the most surprising teams in the NFL last season, and this offseason, they appear to have gone all-in on competing during the rookie contract window for Jayden Daniels. If that’s the case, he’ll need as many weapons as possible. Burden is more than just a gadget player; his college offense at Missouri left him so limited on gameday that I don’t believe we’ve seen everything he can do. Burden is a good ball tracker with strong hands and special movement skills. Defenses won’t know who to cover, and Jayden Daniels and Co. will reap all the benefits.
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
NFL Spin Zone(Bedinger)
This is easily the furthest Tetairoa McMillan has fallen in one of our 2025 NFL mock draft projections, and this might be the floor for him. The Commanders have Terry McLaurin and they made a big trade to acquire Deebo Samuel, but McMillan could come in and provide them with the perfect “X” receiver skill set. He might not be as fast as people hoped but he’s got good ball skills and big-play ability.
Round 2: Darien Porter, DB, Iowa State
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Walter Football
Another weapon for Jayden Daniels. The Redskins re-signed Zach Ertz, but he likely has just one or two years remaining in the NFL.
Colston Loveland made clutch catches during Michigan’s championship run. He projects as a decent blocker as well.
Round 2: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
The Redskins have nothing at receiver outside of Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel.
Elic Ayomanor is a tough receiver with good size.
Round 4: Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
The Redskins don’t have the best running game, so they could address this in the middle rounds.
Donovan Edwards has a great combination of size and speed.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Pro Football Network(Enriquez)
The Washington Commanders had plenty of success in 2024, but one area that needs improvement is the run game outside of Daniels. Washington attempted to patch together its backfield with Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, but neither provided a consistent spark.
TreVeyon Henderson is an explosive runner with excellent vision and agility. His quick change of direction stands out, along with his solid long speed. Henderson also ranks among the best in the class in explosive run rate.
The two concerns? His extensive injury history and pass-catching ability.
Henderson won’t be a liability in the passing game, but he won’t be Jahmyr Gibbs, either. Nevertheless, he fits perfectly in the Commanders’ system.
Round 2: Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Draft Network(Harms)
Washington exceeded everyone’s expectations in 2024, and their offense was lighting up some of the best defenses in the NFL. They’ve bolstered their offensive line and receiver room during free agency, and while I like Brian Robinson Jr., Omarion Hampton adds another element entirely to both the run game and the passing game that would make this offense even more dangerous.
NBC Sports Boston(Perry)
The Commanders already had arguably the fastest quarterback in football in Jayden Daniels. Now they’re just giving themselves a little more juice in the backfield with Hampton, who is both physical and speedy.
NFL Draft Countdown(Lamb)
Brian Robinson Jr has been very solid for the Commanders. However, presuming that defenses will begin to throw different looks at QB Jayden Daniels, let’s mock them a running back to take some of the pressure off of Daniels.
Fantasy Pros(Erickson)
Both top running backs currently on the roster will be free agents in 2026. I’d be shocked if they don’t draft an running back in such a strong class to save salary cap space in future seasons.
This is one of the reasons why I think Brian Robinson Jr. is a sell in dynasty fantasy football.
Omarion Hampton is often compared to James Conner, whom Kliff Kingsbury knows too well from their time spent together in Arizona.
Trade down
The Athletic(Standig)
(Projected trade: Browns acquire No. 29(Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas) from Commanders for Nos. 33 and 104)
Round 2: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
With the first pick of the second round, the NFC runners-up ponder Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson for a bonkers read-option pairing with Daniels. The practical choice is this physical, 6-2 corner fit for defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.’s pressing style. Edge defenders, Washington’s top need, will be available later in the second round.
Pro Football Network(Rolfe)
Trade: The Browns send Nos. 33, 94, and 216 to the Commanders for No. 29(Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss).
Round 2: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Commanders could trade back again in this situation as teams could look to grab their quarterback of the future. However, Mike Green is a high-upside option for them to consider.
Green will split opinions because of the production vs. competition debate. The sack numbers are incredibly impressive, and the traits are there for it to transfer into the NFL. However, he may also need to develop elements of his game and his frame to have success at the NFL level. The Commanders need a disruptor at EDGE, and Green certainly offers that potential.
Round 2: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
The Commanders’ cornerback position is intriguing. Jonathan Jones provides a solid veteran presence, Marshon Lattimore provides the upside, and Mike Sainristil has developed into a reliable piece. The issue is depth behind them, a concern with Lattimore’s injuries last season.
Darien Porter would give Dan Quinn a moldable prospect with high-end traits to develop in 2025. He tested extremely well this offseason, demonstrating that potential. With no need to rush him into the starting lineup, Porter could be the perfect outside cornerback to supplant Lattimore or Jones at some point in the future.
Round 4: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Round 6: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
Round 7: Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova
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