Commanders Draft News

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 03: Stetson Bennett #13 and Broderick Jones #59 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrate a touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

NFL Draft expert makes perfect pick for Commanders in new mock

2023 Mock Draft 5.0: Commanders take SEC superstar with first-round pick

Joey Porter Jr. will be the next franchise cornerback for the Commanders

2023 Mock Draft 4.0: Commanders solidify secondary with Big Ten star

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 17: Will Levis #7 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws the ball against the Youngstown Penguins at Kroger Field on September 17, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Commanders take QB with top-five pick in PFF’s latest mock draft

Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Reviewing the Commanders rookies after first six games of 2022 season

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 10: Kelee Ringo #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after getting an interception and scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

2023 Mock Draft 2.0: Commanders take Georgia phenom in Round 1

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Defensive back Cam Smith #9 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates after making an interception against the Clemson Tigers during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

2023 Mock Draft 1.0: Commanders take lockdown cornerback in Round 1

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 27: Brandon Scherff#75 of the Washington Football Team in position during a NFL football game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on December 27, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

How many compensatory picks will Commanders receive in 2023?

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates his touchdown during a game against the Georgia State Panthers on September 11, 2021 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 59-17. (Photo by Peyton Williams/Getty Images)

Commanders: Best late-round QB selections in NFL Draft history

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs the ball against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) during the second half in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Grading final three Washington Commanders mock drafts

May 6, 2022; Ashburn, Virginia, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) passes the ball during Washington Commanders rookie minicamp at Inova Performance Center In Ashburn, VA. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders sign four 2022 draft picks to rookie contracts

Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson is announced as the sixteenth overall pick to the Washington Commanders during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Commanders 2022 Draft analysis and grades

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: Jahan Dotson #WO07 of the Penn State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Analyzing the financial impact of Commanders’ 2022 draft class

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 2: Darrell Green formerly of the Washington Redskins talks to fans during the Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2008 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The 15 greatest draft picks in Washington Commanders history

Mar 1, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders’ first-round trade back is deserving of more praise

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 06: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks to pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 58-55. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

3 major observations from Commanders’ selection of Sam Howell

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 02: General manager, Martin Mayhew of the Washington Commanders speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Martin Mayhew responds to criticism over Commanders’ drafting strategy

IOWA CITY, IOWA- OCTOBER 9: Wide receiver Jahan Dotson #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions warms up before the match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Grading the Washington Commanders’ 2022 NFL Draft

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 31: Kwon Alexander #5 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after sacking Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on October 31, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

3 moves Commanders need to make following 2022 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 02: Jahan Dotson #WO07 of the Penn State Nittany Lions speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Jahan Dotston relishing opportunity to learn from college rival Terry McLaurin

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Running back Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the football over linebacker Drew White #40 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Meet the Washington Commanders’ 2022 undrafted free agent class

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) celebrates after a sack against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Phidarian Mathis’ family celebration after getting drafted is amazing

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Jahan Dotson #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with fans after a victory against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium on November 06, 2021 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft grades: Commanders earn respectable marks with first three picks

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Wide receiver Cole Turner #19 of the Nevada Wolf scores against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft: Grading the Commanders’ five Day 3 selections

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 06: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks to pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 58-55. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Commanders end shocking Sam Howell slide with first pick of Round 5

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 04: Phidarian Mathis #48 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft: Grading the Commanders’ Day 2 selections

MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 15: Defensive back Darreyl Patterson #18 of the Kansas State Wildcats tackles wide receiver Tariq Woolen #3 of the UTSA Roadrunners during the second half on September 15, 2018 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders Day 3 Mock Draft