Commanders draft Trey Zuhn III
- Center | Texas A&M Aggies
- Round No. 6 | Pick No. 187
The Washington Commanders are bringing back four of their starting five offensive linemen from last season, which brings some much-needed stability to the protection in front of quarterback Jayden Daniels. However, there is one potential issue that must receive more attention at some point.
Adam Peters surprisingly released starting center Tyler Biadasz, who had one year remaining on his deal. The reasons are being kept in-house, but it does seem bizarre. And aside from giving Nick Allehretti an extension early, the Commanders have done nothing to fill the void.
Allegretti will get a chance to start, and one couldn't dismiss the possibility of Brandon Coleman getting a look, either. There are no sure things, so adding a development prospect with starting-caliber upside during the draft should be high on Peters' to-do list.
Trey Zuhn III has the size, athleticism, and power to potentially mold into something more. He's got the versatility to play anywhere along the interior, but center is where he can excel with some extra polish.
Commanders draft DeShon Singleton
- Safety | Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Round No. 6 | Pick No. 209
Adding another capable option to the safety room wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. The Commanders signed Nick Cross in free agency, but questions remain about almost everyone else before preparations for the new campaign begin.
Reports suggest the Commanders have not lost faith in Quan Martin just yet. Will Harris also has a point to prove after a less-than-stellar first season in Washington. Jeremy Reaves and Percy Butler should have rotational/special teams roles, and Tyler Owens remains an unknown quantity two years into his professional career.
If the Commanders avoid the temptation to draft Caleb Downs at No. 7, there could be some rough diamonds hiding a little further down the draft. DeShon Singleton is among them, with the Nebraska prospect boasting some intriguing physical attributes that can be developed over time.
Singleton must enhance his tackling technique, and there are some inconsistencies in coverage. Still, with the right coaching, he could push for starting involvement in the near future.
Commanders draft Eric Gentry
- Linebacker | LSU Tigers
- Round No. 7 | Pick No. 223
The Commanders struck gold with their seventh-round pick last year, drafting running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Adam Peters will be hoping for the same again, and betting on promise could bring similar results if the right opportunity comes along.
Washington's linebacking corps could use another development project. Frankie Luvu and free-agent signing Leo Chenal will lead the charge. Jordan Magee could be in line for more work, but with Bobby Wagner no longer around, another body wouldn't hurt.
Speculation remains rampant that the Commanders are high on Sonny Styles if he's around at No. 7, but that is no guarantee. If Peters goes in different directions early, taking a chance on Eric Gentry could be an option.
Gentry's ceiling is exciting, but there is a lot of hard work ahead. At 6-foot-7 and 221 pounds, he's an outlier at the defensive second-level. But if the Commanders can build his frame and emphasize making him a versatile piece, they might be onto something.
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