2025 Road to the Draft – Part 2
February 14, 2025
By Noonefromtampa
Roster Updates
The Commanders have signed running backs Kazmeir Allen and Michael Wiley, defensive tackle Villami Fehoko Jr., offensive linemen Julian Good-Jones and Bobby Hart, quarterback Sam Hartman, tight ends Tyree Jackson and Cole Turner, safety Ben Nikkel, defensive end Andre Jones Jr., and wide receiver Chris Moore to reserve/futures contracts.
Draft Data
There are now 138 mock drafts published since December, up 13 from last week, and the Commanders will have the 29th overall pick in the first round. The positions picked, by descending frequency, are:
| Position | Picked Count | Picked % | Last Week % | % Change |
| WR | 39 | 28.26% | 26.40% | 1.86% |
| OT | 29 | 21.01% | 23.20% | -2.19% |
| Edge | 28 | 20.29% | 23.20% | -2.91% |
| CB | 14 | 10.14% | 10.40% | -0.26% |
| IOL | 7 | 5.07% | 4.00% | 1.07% |
| DL | 6 | 4.35% | 3.20% | 1.15% |
| LB | 5 | 3.62% | 4.80% | -1.18% |
| N/A | 3 | 2.17% | 0.00% | 2.17% |
| RB | 3 | 2.17% | 2.40% | -0.23% |
| TE | 3 | 2.17% | 1.60% | 0.57% |
| S | 1 | 0.72% | 0.80% | -0.08% |
| QB | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Grand Total | 138 | 100% | 13 |
The biggest change in the mock this week is the impact of Myles Garrett‘s announcement that he wants to be traded to a contending team. Three of the mock drafts have Washington trading away its first-round pick for Garrett. That data is represented by the N/A in the position results table and “No Pick” in the player results table.
The players mock picked to the Commanders at the 29th pick in descending frequency are:
| Player | Position | School | Picked Count | Picked % |
| Josh Conerly Jr. | OT | Oregon | 10 | 7.25% |
| Mike Green | Edge | Marshall | 10 | 7.25% |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State | 10 | 7.25% |
| Matthew Golden | WR | Texas | 9 | 6.52% |
| Josh Simmons | OT | Ohio State | 9 | 6.52% |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | Texas | 6 | 4.35% |
| Aireontae Ersery | OT | Minnesota | 5 | 3.62% |
| Tre Harris | WR | Mississippi | 5 | 3.62% |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | Texas | 5 | 3.62% |
| Trey Amos | CB | Mississippi | 5 | 3.62% |
| Luther Burden | WR | Missouri | 4 | 2.90% |
| Mykel Williams | Edge | Georgia | 4 | 2.90% |
| Jihaad Campbell | LB | Alabama | 3 | 2.17% |
| J.T. Tuimoloau | Edge | Ohio State | 3 | 2.17% |
| James Pearce Jr. | Edge | Tennessee | 3 | 2.17% |
| No Pick | N/A | N/A | 3 | 2.17% |
| Jonah Savaiinaea | IOL | Arizona | 3 | 2.17% |
| Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan | 3 | 2.17% |
| Cameron Williams | OT | Texas | 3 | 2.17% |
| Nic Scourton | Edge | Texas A&M | 3 | 2.17% |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | Notre Dame | 3 | 2.17% |
| Donovan Jackson | IOL | Ohio State | 2 | 1.45% |
| Armand Membou | OT | Missouri | 2 | 1.45% |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | Stanford | 2 | 1.45% |
| Kenneth Grant | DL | Michigan | 2 | 1.45% |
| Derrick Harmon | DL | Oregon | 2 | 1.45% |
| Shemar Stewart | Edge | Texas A&M | 2 | 1.45% |
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State | 1 | 0.72% |
| Jared Ivey | Edge | Mississippi | 1 | 0.72% |
| Kyle Kennard | Edge | South Carolina | 1 | 0.72% |
| Jalen Royals | WR | Utah State | 1 | 0.72% |
| Marcus Mbow | IOL | Purdue | 1 | 0.72% |
| Jalon Walker | LB | Georgia | 1 | 0.72% |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona | 1 | 0.72% |
| Xavier Restrepo | WR | Miami | 1 | 0.72% |
| Walter Nolen | DL | Mississippi | 1 | 0.72% |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | Kentucky | 1 | 0.72% |
| Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State | 1 | 0.72% |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | North Carolina | 1 | 0.72% |
| T.J. Sanders | DL | South Carolina | 1 | 0.72% |
| Barrett Carter | LB | Clemson | 1 | 0.72% |
| Grey Zabel | IOL | North Dakota State | 1 | 0.72% |
| Nick Emmanwori | S | South Carolina | 1 | 0.72% |
| Josaiah Stewart | Edge | Michigan | 1 | 0.72% |
| Grand Total | 138 | 100.00% |
This year is different than some previous drafts, because instead of the focus being on one particular position, the Commanders have the possibility of addressing several different positions, which is reflected in the wide variety of positions and players listed above.
Draft Thoughts
The likelihood of what position the Commanders draft can be categorized in three levels:
High – offensive tackle, defensive line and wide receiver
Medium – cornerback, interior offensive line, linebacker
Low – tight end, running back, safety
With the number of players under contract and the large number of free agents that Washington will need to sign to build a decent roster, it makes it more difficult to gauge at this point in the process on what positions Washington will concentrate, if any. Also, since they are picking much lower this year, the talent available is highly variable and dependent on what picks and trades are made in advance of the Commanders’ draft pick.
Overall, it is a fairly deep draft for the positions listed in the high category which increases their likelihood of being the position drafted by Washington. Those positions also coincide with positions of need for the Commanders.
Position Focus
The defensive line will see an overhaul this offseason. That group underperformed most of the season. They lacked the ability to apply a consistent pass rush as well as stopping the run. Several players the Commanders might be interested in are:
Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
With the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select Mike Green EDGE, Marshall. pic.twitter.com/VUChGKEydk
— WhoDey KnowitALL (@WhoDeyKnowitALL) February 9, 2025
Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is a FREAKISH athlete 👀
At 6’5, 281lbs, Stewart possesses alien explosiveness, quickness, and raw power that allows him to wreak havoc and defend the run at an elite level.
He dominated the Senior Bowl and earned himself an early withdrawal. pic.twitter.com/6E5Yod2ATo
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 30, 2025
Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
COUNTDOWN TO THE #NFLDraft
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Kenneth Grant (6’3”, 342 lbs) is an absolute unit on the interior. His motor is nonstop. Going to improve a team’s run defense day 1. Top-20 pick pic.twitter.com/Qn6BfQam70
— Bobby Bishop (@_BobbyBishop) February 6, 2025
Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio St
Tyleik Williams has arguably the highest ceiling as a run defender in the class. He couldn't be blocked vs. Iowa. pic.twitter.com/mhxKQ5CKYv
— Frankie Abbott (@FrankiesFilm) January 16, 2025
Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky
Deone Walker’s tape is NIGHTMARE FUEL 🤯
He’s amassed 97 pressures, 15 sacks, and 70 stops in 3 years playing EVERYWHERE—from nose tackle to edge rusher.
Imagine having to block a 6’7, 342lb lineman who is quick enough to be a stand-up pass rusher… pic.twitter.com/dxoZubwqIC
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 29, 2025
Sources: nflmockdraftdatabase.com, nfldraftbuzz.com, overthecap.com, sports-reference.com