Commanders 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft: Changing plans edition
By Dean Jones
Commanders draft Kyren Lacy
- Wide Receiver | LSU Tigers
- Round No. 6 | No. 204 overall
This might be a good time to reunite Jayden Daniels with one of his former college teammates at LSU. The Washington Commanders could double-dip at the wide receiver position given how many are out of contract next spring. Making the most of his rookie contract before a potential record-breaking deal is essential.
The Commanders picked up an explosive presence earlier in this draft with Tez Johnson. Kyren Lacy is more shrewd in his route running, boasting the size to counteract press coverage with relative comfort and emerging as a red-zone threat along the way.
Lacy isn't the quickest, but he knows how to get open on short-to-intermediate routes. His transition should go off smoothly given his previous connection to Daniels after the wideout brought in 30 receptions for 558 receiving yards and seven touchdowns from the Heisman Trophy winner in 2023.
Commanders draft Fa'alili Fa'amoe
- Offensive Tackle | Washington State Cougars
- Round No. 6 | No. 206 overall
The Commanders' offensive line has emerged as one of the genuine bright spots from a sensational campaign so far. This unit got the attention it deserved from general manager Adam Peters this offseason and the results speak for themselves. They're a consistent, functional unit capable of outstanding run blocking and giving Jayden Daniels a sound base from which to thrive in the passing game.
No team ever gets anywhere by standing still. Veteran Cornelius Lucas is out of contract next spring and might not return despite his impressive recent form. Andrew Wylie is doing enough to see out the final year of his deal in 2025, but finding a physically imposing development project to enhance depth wouldn't be the worst idea in the world.
Fa'alili Fa'amoe has the athletic scope to make a solid career for himself with further refinement. He's a fluid mover for his size, so there's a lot to like about his chances of significant progress under offensive line coach Bobby Johnson's guidance.
Commanders draft Xavier Watts
- Safety | Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Round No. 7| No. 236 overall
Washington's starting safety tandem of Quan Martin and Jeremy Chinn could be a long-term partnership to solidify the backend of Joe Whitt Jr.'s defense. The duo has the explosiveness and hard-hitting tendencies that the defensive coordinator loves. It was a slow start, but they've come to life in recent weeks with more experience working as a pair.
The Commanders have some concerns about depth. Darrick Forrest is out of contract and probably won't be back. The jury is still out on Percy Butler. Those in power are taking their time with Tyler Owens after the undrafted free agent made the 53-man roster. Dominique Hampton's been a healthy scratch more often than not and is listed as a linebacker.
Xavier Watts is worth a shot with Washington's final selection. He's a little undersized but is an aggressive tackler. The defensive back is also a ballhawk in pass coverage, securing no fewer than 10 interceptions over the last two seasons.
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