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Washington Commanders 2022 NFL Draft board by position

By Ken Johannesen

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after his touchdown catch against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after his touchdown catch against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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We now shift to the defense and the top prospects in the 2022 draft.

Defensive Tackle Rankings

  • Jordan Davis, Georgia
  • Devonte Wyatt, Georgia
  • Perrion Winfrey, Oklahoma
  • Travis Jones, Connecticut
  • Phidarian Mathis, Alabama
  • John Ridgeway, Arkansas
  • DeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M
  • Neil Farrell, Louisiana State (LSU)
  • Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA
  • Matthew Butler, Tennessee

The Washington Commanders have a need for depth at defensive tackle after the departure of Tim Settle and the release of Matt Ioannidis earlier in the offseason.  Could a new tackle come from this list?

Defensive End/Edge/Outside Linebacker Rankings

  • Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
  • Travon Walker, Georgia
  • Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon
  • Jermaine Johnson, Florida State
  • George Karlaftis, Purdue
  • Boye Mafe, Minnesota
  • Cameron Thomas, San Diego State
  • Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State
  • Logan Hall, Houston
  • Josh Paschal, Kentucky

Leaving David Ojabo off of this list is excruciatingly difficult.  He was originally rated as the fifth highest prospect on this list before a devastating injury at Michigan’s pro day.

Inside Linebacker Rankings

  • Devin Lloyd, Utah
  • Nakobe Dean, Georgia
  • Christian Harris, Alabama
  • Chad Muma, Wyoming
  • Troy Andersen, Montana State
  • Quay Walker, Georgia
  • Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma
  • Damone Clark, Louisiana State (LSU)
  • Channing Tindall, Georgia
  • Leo Chenal, Wisconsin

The Washington Commanders will are expected to select an inside linebacker and they held formal and informal meetings with each of the players on this list.

Cornerback Rankings

  • Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati
  • Andrew Booth, Clemson
  • Trent McDuffie, Washington
  • Derek Stingley, Louisiana State
  • Kaiir Elam, Florida
  • Roger McCreary, Auburn
  • Kyler Gordon, Washington
  • Tariq Woolen, Texas-San Antonio (UTSA)
  • Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska
  • Joshua Williams, Fayetteville State

Is cornerback a need?  Has Benjamin St-Juste fully recovered from the concussion protocol?  What if Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner is available with the eleventh pick in the first round?

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