Commanders 2025 NFL Draft Thread

[GridIron26]

I agree with the RB need, but I don't think it's worth the 1st round pick especially when we have needs in other positions. Although if there is a RB rated above everyone available when it's our turn then I suppose we should draft the RB as I believe in BPA.

[88Commanders00]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

I'm good with Robinson, Rodriguez, McNichols and hopefully Ekeler. Rumor he may get cut for the cap. Sure hope not. Rodriguez and McNichols are underrated. We have a star running qb who is also a star passing qb. Much rather use picks other than a rb which we are solid at. We need more defense and oline.

Our RB is just ok. We don’t have that bellcow back. Sorry, BRob isn’t it. RB is a position we can improve and this draft does have a little rb depth. I can see us drafting a rb in Rounds 2-4.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Draft a playmaker. I don't care what position. We need someone that can make explosive plays.

I think we draft the BC Edge defender if he is available.

And I'm 99% likely to be dead wrong.

[88Commanders00]

I fully expect today to be interesting, though maybe not so much for us.

My hope is that we trade down from 29 and into the Top 5-10 of the 2nd round and also pick up a 3rd or 4th rounder as a 2nd pick, in the trade.

I hope we are just spectators today and trading down for more assets. I think 29 and other late first round spots, are prime positions for teams to trade back up into first round.
Browns and Giants if they don’t trade down and take Hunter and Carter with their picks; may want trade back into first round and take a qb. Other teams in the Top 10 in Rnd 2, may want to do the same thing. Yeah, it maybe over drafting but getting a QB late in the first; gets you the 5th year option.

Right now everyone still has a pick in the first round but I expect some wheeling and dealing today. Hopefully, we are involved in that to. Have far does Sanders fall? He’s expected to go at 9 to Saints or 21 to Steelers or 26 to Rams. Maybe he falls into 2nd round. If he’s still available after 26; I can see teams wanting to trade back into first round.

It should be a fun and interesting draft tonight.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by Darrell Green Fan

I totally disagree with this post. They lack explosive plays and it's clear they want to upgrade from B Rob who simply does not supply that. One long TD run by Swift totally changed the Chicago game, they need a player who can turn around a game with one play. The rest are fine but this offense needs a real weapon that defenses need to account for.

Robinson averaged 4.3 yards a carry last year and put up 800 yards. Ekeler is already explosive and averaged nearly 5 yards a a carry last year and is a beast on returns. Rodriguez Jr. also averaged nearly 5 yds a carry last year and is tough and physical. McNichols also averaged nearly 5 yds a carry last year. We don't need Saquon Barkley to win a SB and we aren't getting Ashton Jeanty.

These numbers above are fine especially when you have qb who is a star running for nearly 900 yds last year himself.

Where are you seeing they want to upgrade from Robinson?

[WCommandersfan99]

We need a defensive playmaker desperately in this draft preferably 2. Look at all the studs Philly had last year with Sweat, Jalen Carter, Baun etc. This is far more of a need than a rb.

Our offense ranked 7th in the league last year and averaged nearly at the top for rushing yards/game.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team

Commanders were middle of the pack on defense while the SB Eagles were 1.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

We need a defensive playmaker desperately in this draft preferably 2. Look at all the studs Philly had last year with Sweat, Jalen Carter, Baun etc. This is far more of a need than a rb.



Our offense ranked 7th in the league last year and averaged nearly at the top for rushing yards/game.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team



Commanders were middle of the pack on defense while the SB Eagles were 1.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense

This

The addition of Tunsil alone makes this offense better, and if Deebo regains his passion he will be that other explosive player.

Even the point about Swift's run highlights why defensive playmakers are more important to taking this team to the next level. I expect the best Sa#ety or CB to be our first pick (hopefully after a trade down) and EDGE at 61.

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[SkinsGuru]

My final mock . . . lol . . . i do believe a trade down or two is in the works, so here goes:

40 - TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State
71 - Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State
73 - Bradyn Swinson, Edge LSU
93 - Cameron Williams, OT Texas
110 - Miles Frazier, OG LSU
205 - Hunter Wohler, S Wisconsin
245 - Nazir Stackhouse, CT Georgia

[Meks]

The day is finally here.... for us to wait all night just to not have a pick i assume lmao. All good the draft is always an exciting time

Also can't log in on the laptop again lol

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

Robinson averaged 4.3 yards a carry last year and put up 800 yards. Ekeler is already explosive and averaged nearly 5 yards a a carry last year and is a beast on returns. Rodriguez Jr. also averaged nearly 5 yds a carry last year and is tough and physical. McNichols also averaged nearly 5 yds a carry last year. We don't need Saquon Barkley to win a SB and we aren't getting Ashton Jeanty.

These numbers above are fine especially when you have qb who is a star running for nearly 900 yds last year himself.

Where are you seeing they want to upgrade from Robinson?

For me, RB is not P1, maybe not P2, but we need more speed out of the backfield. I like BRob but he's a ground and pound back, not a breakaway threat. Look at how dangerous the Eagles are with a triple threat O; Great RB, good running QB and good receivers. Imagine we had Barkley...

But I say Edge should be #1 pick tonight, if one of the top 5 remains when we pick. We need a game changer in the pass rush more than anything else on D. I can live with a top CB, RB or WR prospect if they don't like the remaining Edge candidates there, but please address Edge with a good early pick.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

For me, RB is not P1, maybe not P2, but we need more speed out of the backfield. I like BRob but he's a ground and pound back, not a breakaway threat. Look at how dangerous the Eagles are with a triple threat O; Great RB, good running QB and good receivers. Imagine we had Barkley...

But I say Edge should be #1 pick tonight, if one of the top 5 remains when we pick. We need a game changer in the pass rush more than anything else on D. I can live with a top CB, RB or WR prospect if they don't like the remaining Edge candidates there, but please address Edge with a good early pick.

I am good with getting a gamebreaker back as long as oline and defense are appropriately addressed. Tutten below could be a guy:

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/...hCarolinaAANDT

4.32 40 sounds great to me.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

Robinson averaged 4.3 yards a carry last year and put up 800 yards. Ekeler is already explosive and averaged nearly 5 yards a a carry last year and is a beast on returns. Rodriguez Jr. also averaged nearly 5 yds a carry last year and is tough and physical. McNichols also averaged nearly 5 yds a carry last year. We don't need Saquon Barkley to win a SB and we aren't getting Ashton Jeanty.

These numbers above are fine especially when you have qb who is a star running for nearly 900 yds last year himself.

Where are you seeing they want to upgrade from Robinson?

Not really telling the whole story here. BRob is slow, Brob is limited with vision and is a plodder at the los. He has a place on the team, not a 3 down back. He had a great game vs Detroit in the playoffs. Other 2 games he was ineffective.

You add better talent in the backfield, it’s gonna benefit JD5 and open up our offense even more. He doesn’t even need to be a 3 down back. Eckler missed a lot of time last year, thinking ahead to grab a replacement that could replace mcpickles/Eck should be top of mind.

I think Peters very well could big game hunt at the draft grabbing WR/RB and even late round TE. TE is really deep this year

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Not really telling the whole story here. BRob is slow, Brob is limited with vision and is a plodder at the los. He has a place on the team, not a 3 down back. He had a great game vs Detroit in the playoffs. Other 2 games he was ineffective.

You add better talent in the backfield, it’s gonna benefit JD5 and open up our offense even more. He doesn’t even need to be a 3 down back. Eckler missed a lot of time last year, thinking ahead to grab a replacement that could replace mcpickles/Eck should be top of mind.

I think Peters very well could big game hunt at the draft grabbing WR/RB and even late round TE. TE is really deep this year

As I mentioned in the post prior to yours, I am good with getting a new back ONLY if we get the defensive playmaker(s) and oline is upgraded also. These are bigger NEEDS.

The other 2 games you're referencing for Robinson included Tampa and Philly. Both had 2 of the best rush defenses in the league last year. Upgrade the oline watch our current backs go off even more. YPC is extremely relevant to a team's success and ours was very good last year.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

I fully expect today to be interesting, though maybe not so much for us.

My hope is that we trade down from 29 and into the Top 5-10 of the 2nd round and also pick up a 3rd or 4th rounder as a 2nd pick, in the trade.

I hope we are just spectators today and trading down for more assets. I think 29 and other late first round spots, are prime positions for teams to trade back up into first round.
Browns and Giants if they don’t trade down and take Hunter and Carter with their picks; may want trade back into first round and take a qb. Other teams in the Top 10 in Rnd 2, may want to do the same thing. Yeah, it maybe over drafting but getting a QB late in the first; gets you the 5th year option.

Right now everyone still has a pick in the first round but I expect some wheeling and dealing today. Hopefully, we are involved in that to. Have far does Sanders fall? He’s expected to go at 9 to Saints or 21 to Steelers or 26 to Rams. Maybe he falls into 2nd round. If he’s still available after 26; I can see teams wanting to trade back into first round.

It should be a fun and interesting draft tonight.

If we trade down I'd prefer future picks given that this class is thought to so weak overall.