Commanders could draft Emeka Egbuka
- Wide Receiver | Ohio State Buckeyes
Emeka Egbuka finished the 2024 season with 81 receptions on 106 targets for 1,011 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He comes in at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. He earned a 79.5 overall Pro Football Focus grade and bolstered his draft stock considerably.
The Washington Commanders' offense needs a compliment to Terry McLaurin in a big way. Egbuka would be that, but also the guy who takes over as the WR1 once the second-team All-Pro is past his prime.
Egbuka is lightning fast and is expected to test extremely well at the NFL Scouting Combine. He can run the whole route tree at a good level with great breaks at the top of his stems and dependable hands when the ball hits him. This is matched by eye-catching yards after the catch prowess to further raise intrigue among scouts and front office personnel.
If Adam Peters has a chance to grab Egbuka at No. 29, it should be a no-brainer pick. Whether he'll be around by that point is another matter entirely.
Commanders could draft Omarion Hampton
- Running Back | North Carolina Tar Heels
Omarion Hampton secured a phenomenal 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 281 carries during his final college campaign at North Carolina. He also caught 38 passes for 373 receiving yards and two scores. The Commanders just so happen to have a potential need at the running back position after regression from the group over the second half of 2024.
Everyone is talking about Ashton Jeanty as the top running back in this class and with good reason. Hampton should be talked about just as much. It is not crazy to say that the two are at a similar level potential-wise in the NFL.
Hampton's contact balance is elite — 1,222 of his yards came after contact and his offensive line was not good on the Tar Heels. Once he sees a hole, the backfield threat darts through it like a missile and can bounce off multiple tackles and stay standing.
Adding to that contact balance, Hampton finishes every rep violently and effectively. He's a difficult proposition to bring down once early momentum generates to the second level.
Hampton is a solid pass catcher. He displays willingness and ability to pass block. This is what you want to see when looking for a bell cow running back.
If Hampton is available at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Peters might jump at the opportunity. Especially considering Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler are heading into the final year of their respective deals.