Adam Peters is locking in on making a success of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Washington Commanders set the table nicely throughout the offseason. Another profitable crop of college prospects will be a major asset as the organization looks to build on an immensely positive campaign.
Peters has just five selections at his disposal currently. The Commanders got active in the trade market as they went all-in around quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels. This was the correct call to make in the circumstances, but it makes life more difficult when the draft rolls around.
The Commanders are in safe hands. Peters worked wonders over his first year at the helm. He gutted the roster and made them a force to be reckoned with once again. And now, the future couldn't be brighter.
There's no doubt Peters would consider moving back if the right offer came along. The higher it is, the more Washington will get in return. If one of the quarterback-needy teams wants to move up for the luxury of a fifth-year option, the Commanders should be open for business.
Using the Pro Football Network simulator, we took a look at how things might unfold for the Commanders in our latest seven-round mock draft.
Commanders trade down from No. 29 in 7-round NFL mock draft
Commanders draft Kaleb Johnson
- Running Back | Iowa Hawkeyes
- Round No. 2 | Pick No. 48
The Miami Dolphins moved back and wanted to move up again in this scenario. Adam Peters was only too happy to oblige, gaining second and seventh-round picks this year, coupled with a 2026 third-rounder.
This represents a difficult offer to turn down. The 2025 NFL Draft isn't loaded with elite-level prospects. However, it's a class where starters can be found across the board if you know where to look.
Adding another running back should be high on the Washington Commanders' priority list. Peters kept faith with last season's options throughout the offseason. But with Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. all out of contract next year, a long-term solution must be found.
Kaleb Johnson might not be the quickest running back to emerge from the college ranks, but his on-field vision and creativity are nothing short of exceptional. He's compact, absorbs contact well, and plays with relentless physicality that's hard not to love. His footwork allows the Iowa prospect to make people miss, which also comes in handy in tighter red-zone windows.
Johnson is a high-effort player who fits the mold of what the Commanders look for. This would be an outstanding addition next to Jayden Daniels in the backfield.