Commanders draft Ted Hurst
- Wide Receiver | Georgia State Panthers
- Round No. 3 | Pick No. 89
After navigating a slight trade down with the Chicago Bears, giving the Washington Commanders another pick this year and a third-rounder in 2027, attention turns to finding another potentially prolific weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels. And if Ted Hurst is still available here, it's a tempting proposition to turn down.
The Commanders don't have enough at wide receiver. Terry McLaurin is the only one boasting legitimate production over the long term. Though the likes of Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey, and Dyami Brown still have promise, that won't be enough. Not even the possible arrival of Brandon Aiyuk changes that.
Hurst is gaining significant traction throughout the pre-draft process. He's got the size and length to cause significant disruption, especially in contested catch situations. The Georgia State star is a fluid mover, quick out of his breaks, and able to stretch the field effortlessly. At 6-foot-3, that is rare.
While Hurst is a lot weaker after the catch, there is enough to warrant consideration here. However, momentum states he could go much higher.
Commanders draft Matt Gulbin
- Center | Michigan State Spartans
- Round No. 4 | Pick No. 129
Adam Peters began his offseason with the surprising decision to release starting center Tyler Biadasz. The front-office leader hasn't given the reasons, opting to keep those in-house. But the fact that he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers almost immediately only clouds this move further.
The Commanders haven't done much to fill the void. Nick Allegretti was given an early extension and will compete for the job, but he shouldn't get a clear run at it. This is a good draft for centers, with several mid-round prospects boasting starter upside. Peters would be wise to take advantage of it.
While Matt Gulbin isn't an elite athlete by any stretch, he's a high-floor prospect with exceptional communication skills and explosive initial contact. He also creates leverage effortlessly on running plays and has a suffocating anchor that can overwhelm oncoming defensive linemen.
If Gulbin can identify stunts and shifts a little better, someone is going to have a top player on their hands.
Commanders draft Ephesians Prysock
- Cornerback | Washington Huskies
- Round No. 5 | Pick No. 147
The Commanders could use another cornerback to go along with what they already have. They could take one earlier, with LSU prospect Mansoor Delane right in the mix at No. 7 overall. If Adam Peters goes in a different direction with his first-round pick, someone like Ephesians Prysock has some tempting athletic intangibles to mold.
Mike Sainristil, Trey Amos, and free-agent signing Amik Robertson are the projected starting trio currently. Ahkello Witherspoon was also signed, but his inability to stay healthy dictates the need for a capable performer to provide depth and potentially earn starting reps with a smooth transition.
At 6-foot-4, Prysock is a physical mismatch with the quickness, speed, and fluidity to carve out a decent career for himself. Adding some play strength to his frame would be beneficial, and there are some technical refinements to work out. But landing in Washington would be the best place to learn under Daronte Jones.
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