After months of rumors, hearsay, and speculation, the 2025 NFL Draft is almost upon us. It's been a quieter process for the Washington Commanders this time, but Adam Peters has an important few days in pursuit of strengthening his team's chances of another bold playoff bid.
This time last year, momentum was building around LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels becoming the Commanders' pick at No. 2 overall. These reports proved accurate, and it turned out to be a franchise-altering selection that shifted the landscape immediately.
The Commanders achieved more than anyone dreamed in Year 1 under the new regime. Dan Quinn's culture shift, Peters' exceptional roster regeneration, and Daniels' meteoric rise to superstardom saw Washington go from a bottom-feeder to the NFC Championship game. The moves made throughout this offseason reflect the team's Super Bowl window being firmly open.
Washington only has five picks after some frantic trade activity in recent months. Peters would like to have more, but he's also keeping everything on the table. That's the best way to approach matters, and fans have complete faith in the front-office leader after a mesmerizing start to his tenure.
Using the Pro Football Network simulator, we projected how things could unfold for the Commanders in our final seven-round mock draft of the 2025 cycle.
Final Washington Commanders 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft
Commanders draft Shavon Revel
- Cornerback | East Carolina Pirates
- Round No. 2 | Pick No. 43
As previously mentioned, the Washington Commanders would like to get their assets up at some stage. Trading out of the No. 29 overall pick represents the best opportunity to extract maximum value. In this scenario, Adam Peters struck a deal with his old employers.
Washington has a decent cornerback quartet going into the draft. Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil are the top dogs. Noah Igbinoghene deservedly got a one-year deal after flashing from the nickel spot in 2024. The Commanders also signed two-time Super Bowl winner Jonathan Jones, who'll provide veteran leadership and accomplished production next season.
The Commanders could use a young, explosive perimeter cornerback. This would allow Sainristil to spend more time in the slot, where some believe he'd be more effective. Looking at the talent drop-off after the second round, striking early is something Peters will consider depending on who's available.
A chance is taken on Shavon Revel. He's a first-round talent who would go a lot higher than this if not for some injury red flags. The East Carolina standout is coming off a torn ACL, so the Commanders must be satisfied with his medical assessments before making this move.
From an athletic standpoint, Revel has a lot going for him. He's fluid in coverage, anticipates routes extremely well, and is strong enough to jam receivers up at the line of scrimmage. The competition wasn't stellar in college, but he represents solid value if the health checks are satisfactory.