Overview

• The Commanders used the No. 29 pick to draft Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., bolstering protection for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
• With the No. 61 pick, Washington selected Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos, enhancing their secondary alongside Marshon Lattimore.
• General Manager Adam Peters opted not to trade down, citing high evaluations of Conerly and Amos as first-round-quality players.
• The team added three Day 3 picks: receiver Jaylin Lane, linebacker Kain Medrano, and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to round out the draft class.
• Addressing 2024's high sack total and defensive gaps, Washington aims to integrate rookies into the offseason program for immediate impact.