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Former NFL LB Says Commanders QB Jayden Daniels 'Most Pro Ready' in Draft
© Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Former NFL LB Says Commanders QB Jayden Daniels 'Most Pro Ready' in Draft Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman shared high praise for the Washington Commanders' newest quarterback. Author: Caleb Skinner May 07, 2024 In this story: Jayden Daniels Caleb Williams Washington Commanders Commanders Commanders News Commanders NFL Draft Commanders Football News Washington Commanders Football Shawne Merriman Washington News The Washington Commanders made a pick for their immediate and long-term future in the 2024 NFL Draft by taking former Heisman-winning and LSU Tigers QB Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick. There was speculation regarding who Washington would
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Washington Draft Picks
Jayden
Daniels
1
Rnd
2
Pk
QB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 20
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 210
Expert Commentary
The Commanders got their quarterback, but it's fair to wonder if they took the right guy here. Jayden Daniels blossomed in his fifth and final year of college football, taking home the Heisman Trophy in a dazzling season for LSU. Daniels is on the older side and doesn't have elite physical tools as a passer, but is going to be an immediate asset in the run game. Drake Maye feels like a better pick, but time will tell. Regardless, the Commanders desperately needed a quarterback and they got one.
Jer'Zhan
Newton
2
Rnd
4
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 28
- School: Illinois
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 304
Expert Commentary
Love this pick for the Commanders. Newton has had some struggles with a foot injury over the past few months, but he’s as talented as they come for interior pressure players. He’s got a wide repertoire of pass-rush moves and if his foot is good to go, he and Jonathan Allen will wreck heads for Dan Quinn’s defense.
Mike
Sainristil
2
Rnd
18
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 82
- School: Michigan
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 182
Expert Commentary
Shout out to the 2024 All-Juice Team! The Commanders grabbed a stud prospect to play in the slot for them. Sainristil is a competitive force who's not afraid to come downhill and hit people in the mouth. He’s got pretty solid chops in man coverage too. Nice pickup.
Ben
Sinnott
2
Rnd
21
Pk
TE
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 100
- School: Kansas St.
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 250
Expert Commentary
Sinnott is a quality tight end prospect that should round out a solid skill group for Jayden Daniels in his first year. It’s not the sexiest pick, but it’s a pick that will help the Commanders on offense.
Brandon
Coleman
3
Rnd
3
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: TCU
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 320
Expert Commentary
This is a bit early for Coleman, but hard to get too mad at taking an offensive lineman with good movement skills in the third round. The Commanders at least got some developable depth here.
Luke
McCaffrey
3
Rnd
36
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: D
- School: Rice
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 198
Expert Commentary
Random as hell. McCaffrey had a solid final season in college football, so maybe this works, but it's hard to see where he fits in with the Commanders. Weird pick.
Jordan
Magee
5
Rnd
4
Pk
LB
Position
- School: Temple
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 228
Dominique
Hampton
5
Rnd
26
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 215
Javontae
Jean-Baptiste
7
Rnd
2
Pk
DL
Position
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 239
NFC East Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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