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Washington Commanders 7 Round Mock Draft Trade With Nfc East Rival New

Bonisiwe Shabane
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washington commanders 7 round mock draft trade with nfc east rival new

There's no doubt that Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters isn't afraid to make a trade within the NFC East Division. Just last year, the Commanders traded their 40th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade package that ultimately brought cornerback Mike Sainristil, tight end Ben Sinnott, and linebacker... Then, in the preseason, Peters orchestrated another trade with the Eagles, sending receiver Jahan Dotson to the interdivisional rival. The question this year is, would Washington be willing to pull off a similar deal again? "It's like a lot of things on a case-by-case basis, and what is the trade? Is it the best move for your team?

And I don't personally believe in being scared about trading with a team within your division. If you think that trade's a good value for you and you can get some good picks to help your team get better, then definitely consider it," Peters said about the idea in his... "Some cases it won't be, and so some cases you think, 'Alright, maybe we don't want to do that for whatever reason,' but I don't think that we'll ever shy away from that, taking... And a lot of times you'll have a lot of picks or a lot of trades kind of lined up. And in that particular instance, the Eagles trade was by far the best trade in terms of value that we got. So we made that trade.”

In his final mock draft before the big day, Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick projected an interesting trade for the Commanders at pick No. 29, sending the first-round selection to the division rival New York Giants, who then selected quarterbacks Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss, who they'd hope would become their new franchise leader at some point in... The 2025 NFL draft is finally HERE. The Washington Commanders hold five total picks in the draft with picks 29, 61, 128, 205, and 245. General manager Adam Peters said you have to build through the draft, so let's take a look at my final mock draft predicting who will be the future young core for the Commanders. Washington seems like a candidate to trade back due to the lack of picks in the draft, but the sense around the league is that there won't be many trades in the first, and...

The Commanders absolutely must nail this pick, so we are going with quality over quantity with this selection. Donovan Ezeiruaku had a pre-draft visit to Washington, so the Commanders got to spend plenty of time with him. A run on quarterbacks helps Ezeiruaku fall to Washington at 29. There's a likely chance that teams prioritize size and combine numbers over production, as they do every year (e.g., Travon Walker). Therefore, I have Mykel Williams and Shemar Stewart going before Donovan Ezeiruaku, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 248 pounds. Washington receives a significant boost on the defensive line with a prospect who fits the typical Dan Quinn prototype of a stand-up, two-point stance pass rusher and delivers big-time production.

Ezeiruaku recorded elite numbers last season with 14 sacks, 26 hurries, and an 18.2% pass rush win rate. He was also a game wrecker in the run game with a 10.1% run stop in 2024. Donovan plays with elite speed and bend off the line that will give offensive tackles a lot of problems, and his hand usage is very effective, including his cross chop. If Donovan Ezeiruaku is off the board at 29, defensive end Nic Scourton is my pick. Washington sends pick 61 to the Jacksonville Jaguars for picks 70, 126, and 182. The Commanders fill a need at the safety position, and also get a really good value on Kevin Winston Jr., who falls down the board into the early third round from his injury in...

Winston Jr. is the perfect replacement for Jeremy Chinn, who signed with the Raiders in Free Agency, and has a higher ceiling as a coverage safety. Kevin was one of the top prospects to attend the Commanders' local pro day as well, so they got to see him in person to check out the injury recovery. The Washington Commanders are slowly building their team and lining up their draft picks for what should be an important spring in the nation's capital. There are plenty of positions for the Commanders to address including offensive line, defensive end, and especially in the linebacker and quarterback rooms. Here's a look at how we could see Washington approaching the offseason on a special Mock Draft Monday.

As you look at these picks you might have connected already there are a couple of trades. First, and we know some are going to hate this, we have Washington trading back with the New York Giants who move up to get North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. In exchange, the Commanders would get at least picks No. 6 and 39 this year and a first-round pick in 2024. Adam Peters made the aggressive moves needed to potentially keep the Washington Commanders in the Super Bowl hunt during the offseason. Unfortunately, things have not gone as anyone associated with the franchise expected.

It's been one disaster after another for the Commanders at the midseason point. Injuries have decimated the roster. Young players expected to progress haven't lived up to their billing. The NFL's oldest roster looks exactly that — a massive problem holding the team back right now. Peters opted to stand pat at the 2025 trade deadline. Fans were anticipating a couple of outgoings, given the Commanders' slow start this season.

But either no suitable interest arrived, or the offers weren't enough for the front-office leader to remove certain players from the equation. The Commanders will move forward with what they have over the second half of 2025. Even so, it's clear that Peters has an awful lot of hard work ahead when the next offseason arrives to get this ambitious project back on track. Using the Pro Football Network simulator, we took an early look at how Peters might approach his draft picks in a special seven-round midseason mock. The Washington Commanders are looking to build on a good foundation year for head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels. They exceeded all expectations, advancing to the NFC Championship game in their first season.

The team would now be looking to build on that momentum by surrounding Daniels with more talent. They have already brought in wide receiver Deebo Samuel and will add more pieces in the NFL. The latest 7-round mock draft from PFSN by Ian Cummings projects what the Washington Commanders will do in the upcoming NFL draft. The Washington Commanders’ approach to free agency leaves them with complete flexibility on draft day. They could go with a Round 1 EDGE, or a CB, but can also afford to take a highly graded player at RB if the board falls their way. Omarion Hampton is very well-regarded in the 2025 NFL Draft.

He has similar size and physicality to Brian Robinson Jr., but is superior to Robinson with his speed, second-level creative IQ, and pass-game ability. For Washington, this is pressing the ‘upgrade’ button. In this scenario, the Commanders move down nine spots in exchange for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 107th pick in round 4 and their 2026 4th-round pick. The Washington Commanders are heading into the 2025 NFL draft with only five picks after a busy offseason of trades, as Deebo Samuel, Marshon Lattimore, and Laremy Tunsil are now on the 2025 roster. After a 12-5 finish, ending second in the NFC East, the Commanders should be aiming to keep moving forward, and GM Adam Peters will be looking to maximize value and get the most from... Here’s a mock draft of their current picks, with no trades considered for any additional selections.

This mock draft was done at PFF, courtesy of their mock draft simulator. Round 1: Pick 29 – Grey Zabel, T, North Dakota State Zabel can bring stability to the Washington Commanders and help to keep their young quarterback upright moving forward. He’s capable of starting right away and is versatile in his abilities up front. He’s a two-and-a-half-year starter, which includes 16 starts at left tackle during last season as part of North Dakota State’s run-heavy (64-36 run-pass split) scheme. Round 2: Pick 61 – Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State University

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