Commanders draft Cameron Williams
- Offensive Tackle | Texas Longhorns
- Round No. 3 | Pick No. 99
The Washington Commanders pulled off a coup by securing five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil via trade from the Houston Texans. Adam Peters had to pay a premium, but elite-level edge protectors like this never come cheap.
Tunsil is a game-changer in every sense of the term. This will involve some moving around for others, which brings the focus to the right-hand side of Washington's line.
Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie are expected to fill the starting spots. Dan Quinn revealed that both will alternate between tackle and guard before the final formula becomes obvious. With Sam Cosmi set for an extended period on the sidelines after tearing his ACL against the Detroit Lions, Peters could add another contingency plan from the draft.
If Cameron Williams was still around at this juncture, it makes a ton of sense. The edge force has every athletic intangible needed to make a success of his pro career. He's a little raw technically, but the ceiling is incredibly high where the Texas prospect is concerned.
Williams has the size, length, and agility to become a major asset in pass protection. He can play with a high pad level at times, but any problems surrounding his production can be ironed out with more experience and professional coaching.
Commanders draft Jonas Sanker
- Safety | Virginia Cavaliers
- Round No. 4 | Pick No. 128
The Commanders let Jeremy Chinn walk in free agency. This came as a shock to fans after watching the dynamic safety make a lasting contribution during the 2024 campaign. But general manager Adam Peters didn't think he was worth what the Las Vegas Raiders were offering and pivoted accordingly.
Will Harris was signed for a lot cheaper. He's got a lot of the same athletic attributes, but he's less instinctive. It's a solid option, but it shouldn't stop the Commanders from adding another safety to the ranks during the draft.
Washington spent considerable time with Jonas Sanker throughout its comprehensive pre-draft assessments. This just looks like a Dan Quinn guy. He's hard-working, boasts exceptional leadership credentials, and has an outstanding football IQ that allows him to be around plays consistently.
Although he's not the most gifted athlete, Sanker more than makes up for this with sound anticipation, physical tackling, and impressive communication from the backend. If the Virginia prospect can improve the fluidity of his movements, someone is going to have an absolute steal on their hands.
Sanker fits the mold from a character and production standpoint. There's nothing to suggest he couldn't be a core rotational piece at worst, with a smooth transition in 2025.