The Washington Commanders are now one of the best teams in the NFL approaching the 2025 NFL Draft. Did they make Jayden Daniels' dreams come true here? The team went 12-5 in the regular season and also went 2-1 in the postseason, winning 14 total games in the 2024 NFL Season.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Daniels had the best rookie QB season ever, and perhaps one of the best rookie seasons in any sport in recent history as well. As we approach the 2025 NFL Draft and soon the 2025 NFL Season, the Commanders will try to get this roster to the next level to make the most of the window they have with Daniels on his rookie deal.
Did they make his dreams come true with this latest mock draft?
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Jayden Daniels' dreams come true in latest mock
29. Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
I believe the first order of business could actually be to improve the interior of the offensive line. The Commanders traded for Laremy Tunsil earlier this offseason, which was a stellar move. While Tunsil does struggle with penalties, and it's a huge struggle at times, he's also among the best blindside protectors in the NFL.
GM Adam Peters is going to bring in a Day 1 starter at guard and take Donovan Jackson from Ohio State. I have definitely seen Jackson go in the second round in many mocks, but he is plenty good enough to hear his name called with one of the first 32 selections.
The offensive line truly sets the tone up front, and if the Washington Commanders can do that with regularity in the 2025 NFL Season, they'll be better than they were last year, and this team still did win 12 games in 2024, so they are building a monster in Washington.
61. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The Washington Commanders could also do something a bit unexpected and actually add a running back with their second-round pick. I am not sure they have a legitimate RB1 on the roster and do seem to use more of a committee approach, but Quinshon Judkins could be a great selection for them at the bottom of the second round.
He's really got al little bit of everything as a running back between size, speed, and elusiveness. This could be 'the rich getting richer' if you will.
128. Demetrius Knight Jr, LB, South Carolina
At pick 128, the Washington Commanders take Demetrius Knight Jr, a linebacker from South Carolina. In 2024, Knight had 82 total tackles and eight tackles for loss. He's also got 61 games of collegiate experience, which is an insane number, so he's got that going for him. He played his college football at Georgia Tech, Charlotte, and South Carolina.
205. Ricky White, WR, UNLV
In 43 games in college, Ricky White caught 228 passes for 3,366 yards and 24 touchdowns, catching 11 of them in 2024. White might not be anything more than a depth piece for the Commanders, but he's someone who might be able to carve out a role catching a handful of passes and game and perhaps coming up clutch while the defense is looking at their primary playmakers to make a play.
245. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
There are so many draftable tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Commanders will use their final pick in this mock draft on Jackson Hawes. Current starting tight end Zach Ertz had a bit of a late-career resurgence with the Commanders in 2024 and is back for 2025, but they'll need more of a long-term solution here.
Would this Washington Commanders mock draft make Jayden Daniels dreams come true and help this team take the next step into Super Bowl contention in 2025 and beyond?