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Commanders Go Heavy On Defense In New Jordan Reid 7 Round Mock Draft

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commanders go heavy on defense in new jordan reid 7 round mock draft

The Washington Commanders have five picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, which begins Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. General manager Adam Peters has already made some offseason moves that address areas of need, and will use the draft to answer more of those questions. ESPN's Jordan Reid recently released a full seven-round mock draft, and he leaned into the defense with his picks. For the Commanders' 29th pick, Reid suggests Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku. The Commanders had a busy offseason on offense, acquiring Deebo Samuel Sr. and Laremy Tunsil.

But they didn't make any splashy defensive signings, so edge rusher is a major need. Ezeiruaku is among the most consistent pass rushers in this class, and many scouts believe he could be drafted higher than this. He had a breakout 2024 season with an FBS-high 65 total QB pressures, as well as 16.5 sacks (second most in the FBS). He saved his best performance for his final college game, finishing with 3.5 sacks and 17 pressures against Pittsburgh -- the most pressures by an FBS player in one game over the past five... His first step and hand quickness keep blockers guessing. One of the Commanders' biggest needs this offseason was a true edge rusher.

Whether Ezeiruaku falls to 29 remains to be seen, but even if it's not him, it's likely the Commanders will select an edge rusher in this spot. In the second round, Reid sticks with defense and adds depth to the secondary by having Washington select Iowa State cornerback Darien Porter. The Washington Commanders have done a lot of work on the offensive side of the ball in their first two years under general manager Adam Peters. On top of his first pick ever being spent on quarterback Jayden Daniels, four of Peters' first six picks as the Commanders' general manager were spent on offense. This offseason, Peters made two big trades for Washington, bringing in offensive stars receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. With all that capital spent on offense, in his final seven-round mock draft, ESPN's Jordan Reid believes it is time for a more defensive focus in this year's NFL Draft for Peters and the...

"The Commanders had a busy offseason on offense, acquiring Deebo Samuel Sr. and Laremy Tunsil. But they didn't make any splashy defensive signings, so edge rusher is a major need," writes Reid. "Ezeiruaku is among the most consistent pass rushers in this class, and many scouts believe he could be drafted higher than this. He had a breakout 2024 season with an FBS-high 65 total QB pressures, as well as 16.5 sacks (second most in the FBS). He saved his best performance for his final college game, finishing with 3.5 sacks and 17 pressures against Pittsburgh -- the most pressures by an FBS player in one game over the past five...

His first step and hand quickness keep blockers guessing." With just one pick on Day 2, Reid sticks on the defensive side of things adding a long cornerback who was the No. 3 player on our positional big board for his group. The Washington Commanders want to build on their near-Super Bowl appearance in 2024, focusing heavily on defensive reinforcements in a recent 2025 mock draft. With a solid offensive foundation, bolstered by the acquisition of Deebo Samuel, the team’s focus shifts to strengthening the defense and adding depth across the board. Let’s break down the picks and the rationale behind them in this Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Draft 7 Rounds Mock Draft.

The Commanders have a promising young core and a favorable salary cap situation, thanks to Jayden Daniels‘ rookie contract. While the offense boasts strong skill position players, the defense needs significant upgrades. The team’s 2024 success was built on an overperforming offense and a defense that “did its job.” However, to take the next step, the defense needs to elevate its performance. With a large number of aging players and expiring contracts, the Commanders have an opportunity to reshape their roster. The primary needs identified in the mock draft include: With six picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Commanders aimed to address their key needs and add depth.

Here’s a breakdown of the selections: The Commanders secured an “elite” linebacker in Walker, known for his sideline-to-sideline range and versatility. He’s expected to make an immediate impact, even with veteran linebackers on the roster. Adam Peters wants to build through the draft and supplement any remaining needs through free agency. That's the correct approach, although it might alter slightly considering how the Washington Commanders opened their Super Bowl window much sooner than anticipated. It was a phenomenal start for head coach Dan Quinn.

The Commanders won 12 regular-season games and secured a wild-card spot. Two memorable postseason triumphs on the road versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions saw Washington reach the NFC Championship game. Their fairytale run fell short after defeat to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, but the Commanders achieved far more than even the greatest optimist envisaged. Now, it's up to Peters and his staff to make the moves needed to make this early success sustainable. The Commanders are well-positioned to strengthen. They have more than enough salary-cap space to attract the right individuals and are a hotbed destination once again.

Peters also has seven draft selections despite having to give up capital to acquire cornerback Marshon Lattimore via trade before the deadline. Peters' options are endless and nothing should be off the table right now. Using the Pro Football Network simulator, we took a look at how the Commanders might approach their 2025 NFL Draft selections in our latest seven-round mock. The Washington Commanders have all the momentum in the world after an unexpected trip to the NFC Championship game in 2024. Adam Peters must ride that positivity through the offseason and into the 2025 campaign. Peters and the new regime did an amazing job in their first draft together and have the chance to do the same this spring.

This time around, the Commanders will be picking further down the pecking order, currently holding the No. 29 overall pick. Including that first-round selection, the Commanders have six picks in the draft. This came after Washington sacrificed its fifth-rounder to acquire prolific wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. Jordan Reid from ESPN pointed out two prospects that could give the team upgrades at positions of need in his latest mock draft. The first selection at No.

29 overall was the athletic edge rusher Mike Green out of Marshall. Green is an athletic edge rusher, which will be a joy for Dan Quinn to work with to reach his potential. He did not test at the NFL Scouting Combine other than putting up 28 reps on the bench press, but the physical profile speaks for itself on the tape. With the 2025 NFL Draft in just a few days, special guests Fred Smoot and ESPN Draft Nerd Jeremy Greene join Logan Paulsen and JAG Jason to hold their EPIC 2025 7-Round Washington Commanders... With the 2025 NFL Draft in just a few days, special guests Fred Smoot and ESPN Draft Nerd Jeremy Greene join Logan Paulsen and JAG Jason to hold their EPIC 2025 7-Round Washington Commanders... The 2025 NFL Draft is over and the Washington Commanders made a big splash with some big undrafted free agents.

The guys breakdown each one that signed here in Washington and discuss how they can make an impact on the team this season. Plus, they discuss Gabe Taylor and his invite to mini-camp. The guys recap the entire 2025 NFL Draft for the Washington Commanders. They discuss how Adam Peters is playing 4D chess. Then, they breakdown every single draft selection for Washington and deep dive into what makes them perfect selections for the Commanders. Logan Paulsen and JAG Jason recap rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft for the Washington Commanders.

Cornerback Trey Amos is coming to D.C. and the guys breakdown his film. Plus, they discuss how coaching from Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. could be the key to unlocking a new ballhawk in the secondary. The Washington Commanders head into this week's 2025 NFL draft with only five picks. General manager Adam Peters has many needs to address, but fortunately, Washington is in a good enough position that Peters doesn't have to force picks.

Yes, the Commanders need an edge rusher. But Peters will not overdraft someone at No. 29 just because he needs a pass rusher. If the best player on Washington's board at No. 29 is a running back, he will be the pick. Of course, the Commanders will not be selecting a quarterback, but most other positions will be on the table.

While Washington is likely to attempt to move back at some point in the draft, that's not always a guarantee. It gets easier after the first round. In a new seven-round mock draft from Chad Reuter of NFL.com, Washington lands its edge rusher in the first round, followed by future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner's potential replacement. We look at all of Washington's picks with some analysis on each player. Ezeiruaku brings speed off the edge as well as a very effective spin move. In Washington, he could be used as a designated pass rusher as a rookie, giving the team needed juice after losing leading 2024 sacker Dante Fowler in free agency.

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