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The Washington Commanders have been aggressive this offseason, using the trade market to fill holes, while approaching free agency with a more conservative approach. Washington signed several players to one-year deals, including re-signing key free agents, such as linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach Ertz.
Trades for cornerback Marshon Lattimore during last season, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, and left tackle Laremy Tunsil this month have left Washington with only five selections in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. There are ways the Commanders can land more picks, but their lack of selections hasn't changed their approach to the draft. General manager Adam Peters and his staff have been represented at most pro days across the country. In some cases, Washington is present to watch lesser-known talent, particularly in the trenches.
The Commanders have been busy scheduling top 30 visits. Generally, if you schedule a prospect to travel to the team facility, it signals either significant interest from the team or an opportunity to learn more about the player. Washington has scheduled Top 30 visits with UCLA edge rusher Femi Oladejo, Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley and Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. Per Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, another name you can add to that list is Oregon State offensive lineman Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan.
Christian-Lichtenhan is a massive prospect at 6-foot-9, 330 pounds. With so much talk about arm length for tackles, that's no problem for Christian-Lichtenhan, who has 36" arms. Christian-Lichtenhan is known as excellent pass blocker and is receiving significant interest from NFL teams throughout the pre-draft process. The Kansas City Chiefs also scheduled Christian-Lichtenhan for a Top 30 visit.
Christian-Lichtenham really helped himself during Shrine Bowl week in front of NFL scouts.
With Washington picking at the bottom of the first round and needing to add depth on the offensive and defensive line, Peters is doing extensive work on numerous prospects, not just those slated to go early.
Christian-Lichtenhan began his career at Colorado and started his final two seasons there before transferring to Oregon State last year. In 2024, he started every game for the Beavers and was named Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Year.
If the Commanders selected Christian-Lichtenhan, he'd likely serve as the swing tackle in 2025. Washington traded for former five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and moved last year's left tackle, Brandon Coleman, to right tackle.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders to host underrated offensive line prospect on Top 30 visit
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Trades for cornerback Marshon Lattimore during last season, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, and left tackle Laremy Tunsil this month have left Washington with only five selections in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. There are ways the Commanders can land more picks, but their lack of selections hasn't changed their approach to the draft. General manager Adam Peters and his staff have been represented at most pro days across the country. In some cases, Washington is present to watch lesser-known talent, particularly in the trenches.
The Commanders have been busy scheduling top 30 visits. Generally, if you schedule a prospect to travel to the team facility, it signals either significant interest from the team or an opportunity to learn more about the player. Washington has scheduled Top 30 visits with UCLA edge rusher Femi Oladejo, Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley and Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. Per Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, another name you can add to that list is Oregon State offensive lineman Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan.
Christian-Lichtenhan is a massive prospect at 6-foot-9, 330 pounds. With so much talk about arm length for tackles, that's no problem for Christian-Lichtenhan, who has 36" arms. Christian-Lichtenhan is known as excellent pass blocker and is receiving significant interest from NFL teams throughout the pre-draft process. The Kansas City Chiefs also scheduled Christian-Lichtenhan for a Top 30 visit.
Christian-Lichtenham really helped himself during Shrine Bowl week in front of NFL scouts.
With Washington picking at the bottom of the first round and needing to add depth on the offensive and defensive line, Peters is doing extensive work on numerous prospects, not just those slated to go early.
Christian-Lichtenhan began his career at Colorado and started his final two seasons there before transferring to Oregon State last year. In 2024, he started every game for the Beavers and was named Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Year.
If the Commanders selected Christian-Lichtenhan, he'd likely serve as the swing tackle in 2025. Washington traded for former five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and moved last year's left tackle, Brandon Coleman, to right tackle.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders to host underrated offensive line prospect on Top 30 visit
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