Commanders 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft: Changing plans edition

Commanders draft Jalon Walker

• Edge Rusher | Georgia Bulldogs
• Round No. 1 | No. 25 overall

One of the biggest problems surrounding the Washington Commanders this season centers on their lack of pass-rush. Things have improved over the last few weeks, which is encouraging. However, general manager Adam Peters needs to find a dynamic young prospect from the college ranks at some stage during the 2025 NFL Draft.

There's a chance he could go a lot higher, but Jalon Walker would be a difficult proposition to turn down at this juncture. The Georgia prospect has a unique blend of explosiveness and power. He's a little flawed technically, but the Commanders have the coaching staff in place to ensure progress arrives quickly.

Walker has 4.5 sacks this season, including three during a dominant performance against Texas. His athletic profile is absolutely off the charts, and capable of making an impact at the next level.

Commanders draft Domani Jackson

• Cornerback | Alabama Crimson Tide
• Round No. 2 | No. 62 overall

Another area where the Commanders need help is the cornerback spot. Benjamin St-Juste is out of contract next spring and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. remains a work in progress in Year 2 of his professional career. Adam Peters might look to the veteran free-agent pool for an immediate fix, but adding another prospect or two via the draft should also be high on his list of priorities.

Domani Jackson is incredibly raw, but the athleticism is obvious. The defensive back is a lightning rod with elite-level speed capable of going down the field with anybody. He's a sound enough tackler and has been a standout performer ever since high school. That won't count for much in the pros, so some technical refinement is needed beforehand.

If the coverage capabilities and technique ever match his athletic intangibles, someone is going to have a real player on their hands. This would also be a fantastic landing spot for Jackson considering how accomplished Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. are at developing defensive backs.

Commanders draft Terrance Brooks

• Cornerback | Illinois Fighting Illi
• Round No. 3 | No. 74 overall

Double-dipping at the cornerback position is something that will enter Peters' thought process. We've already discussed the questions surrounding the unit long-term with no real stability aside from second-round selection Mike Sainristil. The Commanders need to extend Benjamin St-Juste or identify veteran pieces in free agency. However, don't be shocked if the team goes after more than one highly touted prospect from the college level.

Terrance Brooks transferred from Texas to Illinois after gaining three interceptions for the Longhorns in 2023. He was the No. 2 ranked cornerback in the transfer portal with the size and physical profile to be a factor at the next level with further development.

Brooks mirrors receivers well at all three levels of the field. He's instinctive, which can be his undoing on occasion. Adding more discipline would help smooth the transition from college to the pros.