8 prospects the Commanders must target on Day 2 of 2023 NFL Draft
By Jonathan Eig
Which prospects could the Washington Commanders have their sights on during what promises to be a fascinating Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft?
Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books. And we have a little trivia question for you.
Who is the only first-round pick in the history of the draft to weigh less than the Washington Commanders’ pick at No. 16 overall, Emmanuel Forbes?
Hint: A major college award is named for him. To find the answer, you have to read all the way to the end. Sorry.
The Commanders enter Day 2 with two selections –numbers 47 and 97. Here are four potential second-rounders and four potential third-rounders to keep an eye on.
Prospect No. 1
Commanders could draft Steve Avila
- Offensive Line | TCU Horned Frogs
If Steve Avila were to slide to the Washington Commanders in the second round, I think they’d snap him up before ESPN’s draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. was done talking about the previous pick.
Perfect rep from @TCUFootball OL Steve Avila
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
💪 rep on Day 2 of the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/AgAi1b6D4Y
Avila is a powerhouse who can move and would be a Day 1 starter. The former TCU star is a bit raw, but he has the potential to develop into the best interior lineman in the draft.
Another impressive element of Avila’s contribution is leadership. He was a respected presence within the Horned Frogs’ locker room during their memorable run to the college football national championship game and communicates extremely well on the field pre-snap.