Commanders drafted Jordan Magee
- Linebacker | Temple Owls
- Round No. 5 | Pick No. 139
The Washington Commanders were going nowhere fast this season, but head coach Dan Quinn seemed reluctant to give his young players vital regular-season reps. He kept faith with his aging veterans with no long-term upside right until the end, and it'll be interesting to see if this has any impact on the team's future beyond 2025.
Jordan Magee was a rare example of a fledgling star who gradually got more playing time. Even though things were far from perfect, there were enough flashes to suggest he could push his way into a starting role next season.
- Regrade after Year 1: B
- Regrade after Year 2: A
This offseason is a big one for Magee. If he pushes on and thrives with more responsibilities in 2026, he'll cement his status as a bona fide draft steal.
Commanders drafted Luke McCaffrey
- Wide Receiver | Rice Owls
- Round No. 3 | Pick No. 100
The Commanders rounded off a frantic Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft with wide receiver Luke McCaffrey. He was seen as a work in progress, but the athleticism and exceptional work ethic enamored general manager Adam Peters enough to take the plunge.
McCaffrey once again found life difficult when it came to impacting the offensive rotation. Much like his rookie year, the reps were there, but the targets were not. However, he managed to carve out an outstanding niche for himself as a kick returner.
- Regrade after Year 1: B+
- Regrade after Year 2: B+
The former Rice standout would have entered legitimate Pro Bowl consideration if he hadn't broken his collarbone. That's enough to keep McCaffrey's grade where it is for now.
Commanders drafted Brandon Coleman
- Offensive Line | TCU Horned Frogs
- Round No. 3 | Pick No. 67
It was a season of change for second-year offensive lineman Brandon Coleman. He spent his rookie campaign as Washington's starting left tackle. But when the Commanders traded for five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil, those plans quickly changed.
Coleman was switched to left guard over the summer. This didn't go well, and he was benched after just two games. He was seldom seen after that, but the TCU product got the chance to showcase his growth when Tunsil got hurt down the stretch.
- Regrade after Year 1: A
- Regrade after Year 2: B
What the future holds for Coleman remains to be seen. However, if the Commanders extend Chris Paul this offseason, he may have to accept being a versatile backup for the time being.
Commanders drafted Ben Sinnott
- Tight End | Kansas State Wildcats
- Round No. 2 | Pick No. 53
Ben Sinnott is two years into his NFL career, and the Commanders still have no real idea of what they have in the tight end. That's a problem.
Sinnott played second fiddle to Zach Ertz once again this season. When the Pro Bowler suffered a torn ACL, most fans thought this was the Kansas State product's moment to flourish. Aside from brief glimpses of promise, it was largely underwhelming.
- Regrade after Year 1: B
- Regrade after Year 2: C+
He is a decent blocker, but the Commanders didn't spend a second-round pick on him for that. They drafted him to be Ertz's heir, and the jury is still well out on that before a critical Year 3 of his professional career.