Luke McCaffrey - Commanders WR
Luke McCaffrey was always going to be a work in progress. He'd spent just two years as a wide receiver in college after switching positions, but general manager Adam Peters saw enough in his athletic potential to select him at No. 100 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
McCaffrey showed some promise as a rookie, but nothing more. He was once again used sparingly on the offensive rotation in 2025, but the former Rice standout managed to find another way to make a lasting contribution.
There was a lot to like about McCaffrey's production as a kick returner. He was well on course for Pro Bowl consideration before suffering a broken collarbone, ending his campaign ahead of time. That was disappointing, but the wideout could get more looks within David Blough's schematic concepts.
- Grade after Year 1: B+
- Grade after Year 2: B+
An opening is available after Deebo Samuel Sr. wasn't brought back. The competition for places is fierce, but McCaffrey has a shot.
Brandon Coleman - Commanders OL
The landscape changed drastically for offensive lineman Brandon Coleman in 2025. He was tasked with manning the blindside as a rookie, going through an inevitable baptism of fire despite showing some encouraging signs of athleticism. Unfortunately, the Commanders' decision to trade for Laremy Tunsil changed everything.
Coleman moved inside to left guard, but things didn't go well. He was benched after two games in favor of Chris Paul, who never gave up the spot. Reports suggest that an injury hindered his performance levels, but the former TCU star was on the fringes for most of the campaign.
With Paul re-signed and Tunsil extended ahead of time, Coleman looks like a versatile swing option rather than an established starter right now. However, head coach Dan Quinn has hinted he could get a chance to cement his status at the center position when on-field preparations for the new campaign begin.
- Grade after Year 1: A
- Grade after Year 2: B
Coleman has to seize that chance if it arrives. Otherwise, he'll be a key rotational piece and nothing more.
Ben Sinnott - Commanders TE
The Commanders were expecting big things from Ben Sinnott. Adam Peters thought he could be the heir to Zach Ertz when the veteran left the franchise. But two years into his professional career, that dream looks further away than ever.
Sinnott has been a relative afterthought in Washington's offensive game plan. Even when Ertz tore his ACL after a brutal mid-air collision against the Minnesota Vikings last season, Kliff Kingsbury lacked the trust needed to put more on the Kansas State product's plate. The Commanders' decision to sign Chig Okonkwo in free agency to replace the three-time Pro Bowler spoke volumes.
David Blough admitted Sinnott has a long way to go before trust increases. It's a massive offseason for the player, who could also be in line for a position switch to finally bring about more consistency.
- Grade after Year 1: B
- Grade after Year 2: C-
Perhaps moving him to a more H-back role within Blough's scheme could help, but there is just no telling for sure.
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