Commanders 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft: Clearer needs edition
By Dean Jones
Commanders draft Zy Alexander
- Cornerback | LSU Tigers
- Round No. 5 | No. 145 overall
Trading for Marshon Lattimore was a bold move by the Washington Commanders. One that gave the team a chance to enhance their playoff hopes in 2024 while also providing long-term stability given he's still just 28 years old.
The Commanders must also be thrilled with the way Mike Sainristil is progressing. Originally slated for the starting nickel role, the second-round pick moved to the outside and is thriving. Once Lattimore comes into the fold, this has the makings of a productive tandem.
Uncertainty surrounds the rest. Benjamin St-Juste and Michael Davis are out of contract and might not return. Former first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has become an afterthought following a disappointing start. It would be a surprise if the Commanders didn't add to this group when the offseason arrives.
Zy Alexander ticks all the boxes of what Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. look for in their cornerbacks. His instincts are superb. The athleticism is outstanding and he knows how to turn opportunities into turnovers. There's also a lot to like about his willingness as a tackler in run support to further enhance his hopes at the next level.
There are some medical concerns to navigate, which could hurt his stock. But this represents a ton of value if Alexander makes it this far down the pecking order.
Commanders draft Fa'alili Fa'amoe
- Offensive Tackle | Washington State Cougars
- Round No. 6 | No. 199 overall
The Commanders' offensive line has been a tremendous positive overall this season. They've found life more difficult over the last fortnight. It's also worth remembering how good the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles' defensive fronts are compared to most around the league.
It never hurts to bolster depth along the protection. Standing still in this critical position group is not an option. Andrew Wylie might be performing well enough to see out the final year of his deal, but adding someone to potentially fill the right tackle void alongside Brandon Coleman long-term would be wise.
Fa'alili Fa'amoe is an interesting prospect. He originally started his college career as a defensive end before making the transition to offensive tackle. This galvanized his career in the best possible way, with his size and length proving a major asset in pass protection to ensure everything went off without a hitch.
Fa'amoe remains a work in progress, but the upside is off the charts if he continues his upward trend. The Commanders wouldn't need anything more than rotational duties from the player if Wylie sticks around. This would give the Washington State prospect time to develop at his own pace.