Commanders draft TreVeyon Henderson
- Running Back | Ohio State Buckeyes
- Round No. 2 | Pick No. 61
The Washington Commanders gave a supreme vote of confidence to those who shared backfield responsibilities in 2024. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler are projected to lead the unit once again. Jeremy McNichols was re-signed and Adam Peters placed an exclusive rights tender on Chris Rodriguez Jr. to prevent him from speaking with other teams in free agency.
Having this continuity formed an important part of Peters' strategy this offseason. This should not prevent the Commanders from finding a game-breaking difference-maker from a deep draft class at the running back position.
Robinson, Ekeler, and McNichols have one year remaining on their respective deals. That might be the case with Rodriguez too, so adding a dynamic presence capable of forming a long-standing partnership with quarterback Jayden Daniels wouldn't be the worst idea in the world.
TreVeyon Henderson ticks those boxes and more. He's a genuine dual-threat weapon who looks tailor-made for Kliff Kingsbury's schematic concepts. The Ohio State prospect boasts exceptional vision, can exploit gaps effectively, and is extremely elusive in the open field for good measure.
Henderson's ability as a pass-catcher would make him Daniels' best friend in no time. His unique blend of power and explosiveness represents an upgrade on anything the Commanders currently have at their disposal.
Commanders draft Chase Lundt
- Offensive Tackle | Connecticut Huskies
- Round No. 4 | Pick No. 128
The Commanders pulled off a bombshell trade for Laremy Tunsil while everyone else was focused on landing marquee names during the legal tampering window. Adam Peters had to pay a premium for his services. But to get the very best into your organization, you have to pay.
Tunsil is one of the league's most productive blindside enforcers. This changes everything for Jayden Daniels, who'll have some extra time to go through his progressions safe in the knowledge his new left tackle will be keeping everything in check.
This will mean position switches for some. There's speculation that Brandon Coleman will move to right tackle, leaving Andrew Wylie to move inside at right guard after restructuring his contract to stick around. But with Cornelius Lucas departing for the Cleveland Browns in free agency, the Commanders should consider finding another offensive tackle with high upside with one of their draft picks.
Chase Lundt has the right size for an NFL offensive tackle with the technique to match. He's adept at maintaining leverage and working blocking angles to his advantage. There is work ahead to add more muscle mass, which will only help his chances of carving out a successful NFL career for himself.
Still, the Connecticut prospect represents decent value at this stage of the selection process.