Commanders Draft News

Oct 23, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker (1) warms up prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

3 prospects Commanders confusingly passed on to draft Phidarian Mathis

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Questionable offseason decisions forced Commanders into Phidarian Mathis pick

Commanders draft Daron Payne replacement in Alabama’s Phidarian Mathis

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. #23 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after making an interception against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft: Best available targets for Commanders on Day 2

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)

2022 NFL Draft: Did Commanders make the right moves in Round 1?

WACO, TX -NOVEMBER 27: Nove Jalen Pitre #8 of the Baylor Bears reacts against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at McLane Stadium on mber 27, 2021 in Waco, Texas. Baylor won 27-24. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Commanders post-first round mock draft after Jahan Dotson pick

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey #8 of the Oklahoma Sooners signals after the Sooners recovered a fumble during the first half of the college football game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

4 Daron Payne replacements Commanders could target after first round

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 02: Jahan Dotson #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Beaver Stadium on October 2, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Did Commanders reach by taking Jahan Dotson at No. 16 overall?

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Jahan Dotson #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs with the ball after making a catch 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)

Commanders draft Jahan Dotson at No. 16 overall after trade with Saints

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Derrius Guice #29 of the Washington Redskins runs for yards during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Redskins 20-15. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Bleacher Report thinks this Commanders RB was worst recent draft pick

TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 5: Safety Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during warm-ups before the start of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 5, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Fighting Irish defeated the Seminoles 41 to 38 OT. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft: Commanders pre-draft rumors roundup before Day 1

Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Could medical concerns about top prospects shake up first round of draft?

Mar 23, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave runs a drill during the football pro day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

Best- and worst-case scenario for Commanders in 2022 NFL Draft

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)

3 takeaways from Ron Rivera-Martin Mayhew pre-draft press conference

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 04: Jameson Williams #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter of the SEC Championship game against the at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Commanders should take notice of pre-draft praise for Jameson Williams

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs the ball against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lewis Cine (16) during the third quarter in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders named as ‘best fit’ for Georgia defensive phenom

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 10: Jordan Davis #99 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

3 rival picks that would be bad news for Commanders in 2022 NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) celebrates a 51-yard touchdown with wide receiver Chris Olave (2) during the second quarter of the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Purdue 2

Why Commanders should take a WR in first round of 2022 Draft

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 13: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on during the first half of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Ron Rivera seemingly drops big hint about Commanders’ first-round draft plans

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball after intercepting a pass against the Boston College Eagles in the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Why Kyle Hamilton wouldn’t be smartest first-round pick for Commanders

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Garrett Wilson #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines with teammate Chris Olave #2 during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft: Full list of Commanders’ pre-draft prospect meetings

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 06: Travon Walker #44 of the Georgia Bulldogs leaves the field at the conclusion of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Commanders schedule surprise meeting with potential No. 1 overall pick

Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson (WO35) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

2022 NFL Draft: Ranking the Commanders’ best WR options on Day 2

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Kedon Slovis #9 and Drake London #15 of the USC Trojans celebrate a touchdown scored during the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Final Washington Commanders 2022 Mock Draft

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 26: Kamren Curl #31 of the Washington Football Team defends as Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball on a touchdown at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

The Washington Commanders have seventh round magic in NFL Draft

MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Carson Strong #12 of the Nevada Wolf Pack drops back to pass against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Commanders’ recent prospect visit sparks debate ahead of 2022 NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers Garrett Wilson (5), Chris Olave (2) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) take the the field for the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.Ohio State Buckeyes At Michigan Wolverines

3 mistakes Commanders can’t afford to make in 2022 NFL Draft