Commanders could draft Mike Green
- Edge Rusher | Marshall Thundering Herd
Mike Green finished the 2024 season with 17 sacks, 59 pressures, and 45 tackles for Marshall. He earned a 92.4 overall Pro Football Focus grade for his exceptional efforts, coming in at 6-foot-4 and 248 pounds.
Green is an exceptional athlete, which will not go unnoticed by Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. His explosive get-off and bend allow him to get around opposing offensive tackles with ease. This is matched by a relentless work ethic that's hard not to love.
He has a large toolbox of pass-rush moves and counters that give Green the ability to attack offensive linemen in various ways. He displays elite flashes that show what he could be with additional refinement in the pros.
Playing against subpar competition makes him a risk, although Green's stock has soared throughout the assessment process so far. The prospect's athletic build without boasting prototypical NFL length could be a gamble the Commanders take if he makes it to No. 29 overall.
Green does not have the ideal body frame. But if there is one guy who can get the best out of a pass rusher, it's Quinn.
Commanders could draft Josh Simmons
- Offensive Tackle | Ohio State Buckeyes
Josh Simmons was widely regarded as the top offensive tackle in the 2025 NFL Draft class before going down with a season-ending knee injury. During his six games played in the 2024 season, the dominant edge protector only allowed one pressure for the Ohio State Buckeyes, who eventually won the college football national championship.
Despite the injury, Simmons should be talked about more. However, the issue could put some teams off, making him a potential steal for the Commanders at the end of the first round.
Simmons has a good NFL frame for an edge lineman and presents good strength and power. He has a quick initial step and is an elite second-level blocker.
He has succeeded at Ohio State no matter what the pass rush competition is, giving evidence that he is ready for the NFL level. Simmons is outstanding in all phases, which makes him a tempting proposition for the Commanders if everything checks out medially.
Washington needs to fortify the trenches on both sides of the football to hang with the NFL's best. The offensive line played fairly well, but Adam Peters won't be settling. If he feels like Simmons (or anyone else) would be an upgrade on the options available, he won't hesitate to pull the trigger.