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Commanders Mock Draft: The ultimate trade-back in first round

By Damien Bartonek

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jameson Williams #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown on a deep reception against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jameson Williams #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown on a deep reception against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 27: Linebacker Chad Muma #48 of the Wyoming Cowboys sacks quarterback Max Gilliam #6 of the UNLV Rebels in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 27: Linebacker Chad Muma #48 of the Wyoming Cowboys sacks quarterback Max Gilliam #6 of the UNLV Rebels in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

The player I’ve mocked most frequently to the Commanders has to be Wyoming’s Chad Muma. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound inside linebacker can flat-out play football at a high level, with the potential to be Washington’s MIKE in no time.

58. . Linebacker. Washington Commanders. Chad Muma. 47. player

Where do I begin with Chad Muma? He only has an 8% missed tackle rate, he had the second-most run stops among all linebackers last season, he has true sideline-to-sideline range while nabbing three interceptions last season for the Cowboys.

On tape, his explosion at the point of attack sticks out like a sore thumb, coupled with his high-level football IQ to navigate through blocks and identify the ball carrier. Another thing I saw was how fluent and effective he was in his ability to clog passing lanes in coverage.

In addition, Muma has well over 1200 collegiate snaps under his belt and seems to be a natural football player regardless of where he aligns. I think he makes too much sense for the Commanders, a team that is desperate to find an answer at MIKE in the future.

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