The Washington Commanders need a quarterback of the future and have the pick to do so in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Washington holds the No. 2 overall pick and will likely select one of the top QB options not named Caleb Williams. Whatever quarterback they will pick will need more help, especially along the offensive line.
Here’s the Commanders’ picks, selections and grades for the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Washington Commanders 2024 NFL Draft picks
1st round, No. 2 overall | Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: There is a path to Daniels becoming a top-10 quarterback if he learns to trust his eyes and arm over his legs, because every QB has to do that no matter the athlete. Washington had to get a QB, but it’s a tough draft to be forced to go quarterback with the elite receivers and offensive linemen on the board.
2nd round, No. 36 overall | Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Newton has some of the best film among defensive linemen. He was able to ease his way through some snaps at Illinois, something he won’t be able to do in the NFL, but he can also turn it on and wreck plays. High ceiling player.
2nd round, No. 50 overall (from New Orleans via Philadelphia) | Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Sainristil shows good awareness and should be a very good slot defender despite his size.
2nd round, No. 53 overall (from Philadelphia) | Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Sinnott is the TE2 and could command 50+ catches early in his career as a solid route-runner and a physical YAC player. I like this for Jayden Daniels.
3rd round, No. 67 overall | Brandon Coleman, OL, TCU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Coleman waits and absorbs too often in pass protection but shows solid hand punch and physical push when engaged. He just needs to get it all together.
3rd round, No. 78 overall (from Seattle) |
3rd round, No. 100 overall (compensatory; from San Francisco) |
5th round, No. 139 overall |
5th round, No. 152 overall (from Seattle) |
7th round, No. 222 overall |
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