Commanders draft Tre Harris
- Wide Receiver | Ole Miss Rebels
- Round No. 2 | Pick No. 61
Getting quarterback Jayden Daniels more weapons should also be high on Adam Peters' list of priorities this offseason. The Washington Commanders have a superstar on their hands. Doing everything possible to maximize his rookie contract is crucial.
The Commanders have money to spend on these areas in free agency. Fans are dreaming of big-name acquisitions, but don't be surprised if Peters adopts a more methodical approach to preserve future financial flexibility for the organization.
This isn't the deepest draft class for wide receivers. However, there are a few notable names worth considering over the first two days of the college selection process.
Tre Harris is one of them. He's a polished performer who does everything well. Ole Miss has a habit of productive receivers who hold their own at the next level. It would be surprising if he didn't add this name to this ever-growing list.
Harris is a big-bodied receiver at 6-foot-2 with the athleticism to match. He's a sound route technician with plenty of big-game experience with the Rebels. The wideout is a supreme red-zone threat who knows how to gain leverage quickly. This would provide Daniels with another reliable pass-catcher to go alongside second-team All-Pro Terry McLaurin.
Commanders draft Tate Ratledge
- Offensive Line | Georgia Bulldogs
- Round No. 3 | Pick No. 79
The Commanders' offensive line made some encouraging progress in 2024. While the bar wasn't high for improvements considering how things capitulated under previous head coach Ron Rivera, it was an encouraging sign after wholesale changes across the board.
Adam Peters won't be settling. The front-office leader won't hesitate to find upgrades if he feels like it's the right thing to do. There's also the concerning injury to veteran interior protector Sam Cosmi that dictates reinforcements must arrive.
Cosmi's outstanding 2024 campaign came to an abrupt halt with a torn ACL in Washington's divisional-round triumph at the Detroit Lions. He could miss most if not all of the next campaign depending on how things shake out. This is a gaping hole that must be filled effectively.
If the Commanders opt to go down the draft route, Tate Ratledge is someone to consider. The Georgia prospect is a brute force on the interior, boasting accomplished production in pass protection and running plays. He's physical, aggressive, and never backs down from a challenge.
More importantly from the Commanders' perspective, Ratledge is ready to start now and has the leadership traits that Adam Peters is sure to love. Once the player improves his hand placement and balance after initial contact, the lineman could be a long-term starter when it's all said and done.