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The 2025 NFL draft is less than a month away, and the draft boards are starting to shake up with prospects falling down their projections, while others rise above their previous rankings. The Washington Commanders have to nail this draft class to continue to build their young core, while also selecting rookie contributors to get back to the NFC championship game. Here's a look at a full 7-round mock draft for the Commanders with trades!
The Washington Commanders trade back from pick 29 in this mock draft to collect more draft assets after seeing how the board falls. They trade pick 29 in exchange for pick 37, pick 108, and pick 180 from the Las Vegas Raiders. There will be a run on talented running backs in the second round, and the Commanders get it started by selecting the Virginia native TreVeyon Henderson out of Ohio State. Henderson is a complete back who can be a playmaker in the running game with his long speed and agility, as well as the passing game with his receiving abilities and willingness to pass-block. Henderson has all the makings of a franchise running back for the Washington Commanders and a culture setter in the locker room.
Oluwafemi Oladejo has been the fastest riser in the NFL draft this offseason, and he looks to be a hot commodity for a lot of teams, with his list of top 30 visits planned after already visiting Washington. Oladejo made a name for himself at the Senior Bowl in February when he showcased his skills as a pass-rusher against some of the top draft prospects in the country. The former linebacker made the natural transition to the edge position in his final college season, while sharpening his pass-rushing moves on the defensive line in a short period of time. There's still a lot of raw untapped potential to be unlocked at he next level, but the athletic upside will be well worth the selection at pick 61 if he isn't taken before then. Dan Quinn could possibly have his newer version of Micah Parsons, while Oladejo reunites with his former linebacker coach, Ken Norton Jr.
Washington added Deebo Samuel via trade during the NFL combine, but still needs to add younger pieces to develop in the wide receiver room, and do so by selecting Kyle Williams with pick 108. Williams was another name that impressed at the Senior Bowl in front of NFL coaches and scouts against the top defensive backs in the draft. The former Washington State Cougar finished with a productive final season, bringing in 1,196 receiving yards along with 14 touchdowns through the air. Williams has an elite release package at the line of scrimmage, and proved so with an 89.8 PFF grade against man coverage as a natural separator. Kyle told me he's had great conversations with the Commanders and would be a perfect fit in Kliff Kingsbury's offense with his ability to be a deep threat and in the screen passing game.
The Commanders accept another trade offer in the fourth round by sending pick 128 to the Miami Dolphins for pick 135, pick 224, and a 2026 seventh-round pick. Washington adds to the secondary with pick 135 by adding cornerback Quincy Riley from Louisville. According to Tony Pauline, Riley is a name on the Commanders' radar, and they will be bringing him in for a top 30 visit. Quincy Riley reminds me a lot of current Commander Mike Sainristil with his undersized frame, dog mentality playing style, snap alignment versatility on the outside and in the slot, and his ability to force turnovers with 15 career interceptions in college. Riley also allowed the second-lowest passer rating in single coverage since 2014, with a rating of 29.5 behind only Sauce Gardner. Washington could add a starting-caliber starting corner in the fourth round, and have options of where they could line up the secondary next season.
Washington added Laremy Tunsil as the team's left tackle via trade during free agency, but the coaching staff has a decision to make at other positions on the offensive line. Adding a familiar protector for your franchise quarterback is never a bad idea, and Washington could do so by selecting Emery Jones Jr out of LSU with pick 180. Jones Jr. was regarded as one of the top offensive tackles in the draft before the college football season, but a move to guard looks to be the more natural spot for the former Tiger. The draft hopeful still has a lot of raw talent at only 21 years old, but has the length and strength to be a high upside guard in the NFL. If he lasts until pick 180 as projected, it would be a homerun selection for the Commanders, and it would help solidify the trenches for years to come.
The Commanders decide to add size to the interior defensive line by drafting Cam'Ron Jackson from the University of Florida at pick 205. Jackson measured in at 6-foot-6 and 328 lbs. at the NFL combine, making him an intriguing option for Washington in a deep interior defensive line draft. The former Gator finished his final season with two sacks and 13 hurries, but showed his upside as a run defender with an impressive 9.3% run-stop rate and an 80.9 run defense grade according to PFF. Washington's run defense allowed the third most rushing yards last season, and looks to drastically improve in 2025 with the additions of Javon Kinlaw and Cam Jackson up front.
Adam Peters loves to find his Day 3 gems in the NFL draft, and safety Craig Woodson at pick 224 would be the steal of the draft. Woodson is a very disciplined safety with great recognition and coverage skills, and finished as the highest graded safety in 2024 by PFF. The underrated safety forced an elite incompletion rate of 21.1% in his final college season. Washington should be high on Woodson with his snap alignment versatility out deep, in the box, and in the slot, along with his physical playing style. Craig Woodson doesn't shy away from contact and loves to bait quarterbacks into thinking they have an open play as he comes over the top to break it up or force a turnover. Adding depth to the safety room has been needed for a while for Washington, but don't be surprised if Woodson ended up being the 3rd safety to rotate in behind Quan Martin and Will Harris. He's one of my favorite players in the draft.
The offensive trench building continues to finish out the 2025 NFL Draft, as the Commanders take a big-time sleeper offensive tackle in Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan at pick 245. The 6-foot-8, 329-pound left tackle has a top-30 visit lined up with the Commanders as they look for more high-end players they could steal on Day 3 of the draft. Christian-Lichtenhan had his best season by far in 2024 by allowing only three sacks and eight hurries on 429 pass-blocking snaps at left tackle, earning himself an 83.9 overall grade on PFF. The Commanders could add valuable depth at left tackle, and the sky is the limit for Gerad.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders 7-round mock draft features trades back
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Round: 2 Pick: 37 (via LV)
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
The Washington Commanders trade back from pick 29 in this mock draft to collect more draft assets after seeing how the board falls. They trade pick 29 in exchange for pick 37, pick 108, and pick 180 from the Las Vegas Raiders. There will be a run on talented running backs in the second round, and the Commanders get it started by selecting the Virginia native TreVeyon Henderson out of Ohio State. Henderson is a complete back who can be a playmaker in the running game with his long speed and agility, as well as the passing game with his receiving abilities and willingness to pass-block. Henderson has all the makings of a franchise running back for the Washington Commanders and a culture setter in the locker room.
Round: 2 Pick: 61
Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
Oluwafemi Oladejo has been the fastest riser in the NFL draft this offseason, and he looks to be a hot commodity for a lot of teams, with his list of top 30 visits planned after already visiting Washington. Oladejo made a name for himself at the Senior Bowl in February when he showcased his skills as a pass-rusher against some of the top draft prospects in the country. The former linebacker made the natural transition to the edge position in his final college season, while sharpening his pass-rushing moves on the defensive line in a short period of time. There's still a lot of raw untapped potential to be unlocked at he next level, but the athletic upside will be well worth the selection at pick 61 if he isn't taken before then. Dan Quinn could possibly have his newer version of Micah Parsons, while Oladejo reunites with his former linebacker coach, Ken Norton Jr.
Round: 4 Pick: 108
Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
Washington added Deebo Samuel via trade during the NFL combine, but still needs to add younger pieces to develop in the wide receiver room, and do so by selecting Kyle Williams with pick 108. Williams was another name that impressed at the Senior Bowl in front of NFL coaches and scouts against the top defensive backs in the draft. The former Washington State Cougar finished with a productive final season, bringing in 1,196 receiving yards along with 14 touchdowns through the air. Williams has an elite release package at the line of scrimmage, and proved so with an 89.8 PFF grade against man coverage as a natural separator. Kyle told me he's had great conversations with the Commanders and would be a perfect fit in Kliff Kingsbury's offense with his ability to be a deep threat and in the screen passing game.
Round: 4 Pick: 135 (via MIA)
Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
The Commanders accept another trade offer in the fourth round by sending pick 128 to the Miami Dolphins for pick 135, pick 224, and a 2026 seventh-round pick. Washington adds to the secondary with pick 135 by adding cornerback Quincy Riley from Louisville. According to Tony Pauline, Riley is a name on the Commanders' radar, and they will be bringing him in for a top 30 visit. Quincy Riley reminds me a lot of current Commander Mike Sainristil with his undersized frame, dog mentality playing style, snap alignment versatility on the outside and in the slot, and his ability to force turnovers with 15 career interceptions in college. Riley also allowed the second-lowest passer rating in single coverage since 2014, with a rating of 29.5 behind only Sauce Gardner. Washington could add a starting-caliber starting corner in the fourth round, and have options of where they could line up the secondary next season.
Round: 6 Pick: 180
Emery Jones Jr, OL, LSU
Washington added Laremy Tunsil as the team's left tackle via trade during free agency, but the coaching staff has a decision to make at other positions on the offensive line. Adding a familiar protector for your franchise quarterback is never a bad idea, and Washington could do so by selecting Emery Jones Jr out of LSU with pick 180. Jones Jr. was regarded as one of the top offensive tackles in the draft before the college football season, but a move to guard looks to be the more natural spot for the former Tiger. The draft hopeful still has a lot of raw talent at only 21 years old, but has the length and strength to be a high upside guard in the NFL. If he lasts until pick 180 as projected, it would be a homerun selection for the Commanders, and it would help solidify the trenches for years to come.
Round: 6 Pick: 205
Cam'Ron Jackson, DT, Florida
The Commanders decide to add size to the interior defensive line by drafting Cam'Ron Jackson from the University of Florida at pick 205. Jackson measured in at 6-foot-6 and 328 lbs. at the NFL combine, making him an intriguing option for Washington in a deep interior defensive line draft. The former Gator finished his final season with two sacks and 13 hurries, but showed his upside as a run defender with an impressive 9.3% run-stop rate and an 80.9 run defense grade according to PFF. Washington's run defense allowed the third most rushing yards last season, and looks to drastically improve in 2025 with the additions of Javon Kinlaw and Cam Jackson up front.
Round: 7 Pick: 224
Craig Woodson, Safety, California
Adam Peters loves to find his Day 3 gems in the NFL draft, and safety Craig Woodson at pick 224 would be the steal of the draft. Woodson is a very disciplined safety with great recognition and coverage skills, and finished as the highest graded safety in 2024 by PFF. The underrated safety forced an elite incompletion rate of 21.1% in his final college season. Washington should be high on Woodson with his snap alignment versatility out deep, in the box, and in the slot, along with his physical playing style. Craig Woodson doesn't shy away from contact and loves to bait quarterbacks into thinking they have an open play as he comes over the top to break it up or force a turnover. Adding depth to the safety room has been needed for a while for Washington, but don't be surprised if Woodson ended up being the 3rd safety to rotate in behind Quan Martin and Will Harris. He's one of my favorite players in the draft.
Round: 7 Pick: 245
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, OT, Oregon State
The offensive trench building continues to finish out the 2025 NFL Draft, as the Commanders take a big-time sleeper offensive tackle in Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan at pick 245. The 6-foot-8, 329-pound left tackle has a top-30 visit lined up with the Commanders as they look for more high-end players they could steal on Day 3 of the draft. Christian-Lichtenhan had his best season by far in 2024 by allowing only three sacks and eight hurries on 429 pass-blocking snaps at left tackle, earning himself an 83.9 overall grade on PFF. The Commanders could add valuable depth at left tackle, and the sky is the limit for Gerad.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders 7-round mock draft features trades back
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