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Draft Selections
Caleb Williams Head Shot
PICK: 2 RND: 1 (WSH)
Caleb Williams
QB USC
Chop Robinson Head Shot
PICK: 36 RND: 2 (WSH)
Chop Robinson
DE-EDGE Penn State
Jackson Powers-Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 50 RND: 2 (WSH)
Jackson Powers-Johnson
C Oregon
Patrick Paul Head Shot
PICK: 54 RND: 2 (WSH)
Patrick Paul
OT Houston
Johnny Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 77 RND: 3 (WSH)
Johnny Wilson
WR Florida State
Junior Colson Head Shot
PICK: 101 RND: 4 (WSH)
Junior Colson
LB Michigan
Khyree Jackson Head Shot
PICK: 102 RND: 4 (WSH)
Khyree Jackson
CB Oregon
James Williams Head Shot
PICK: 138 RND: 5 (WSH)
James Williams
S Miami (FL)
Braelon Allen Head Shot
PICK: 147 RND: 5 (WSH)
Braelon Allen
RB Wisconsin
Draft Picks Received
Jackson Powers-Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 50 RND: 2 (PHI)
Jackson Powers-Johnson
C Oregon
Patrick Paul Head Shot
PICK: 54 RND: 2 (PHI)
Patrick Paul
OT Houston
Johnny Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 77 RND: 3 (LV)
Johnny Wilson
WR Florida State
Khyree Jackson Head Shot
PICK: 102 RND: 4 (CAR)
Khyree Jackson
CB Oregon
Braelon Allen Head Shot
PICK: 147 RND: 5 (LV)
Braelon Allen
RB Wisconsin
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 4 (LV)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 5 (PHI)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 7 (LV)
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Draft Picks Traded
J.J. McCarthy Head Shot
PICK: 40 RND: 2 (PHI)
J.J. McCarthy
QB Michigan
Christian Haynes Head Shot
PICK: 67 RND: 3 (LV)
Christian Haynes
OG Connecticut
Marshawn Kneeland Head Shot
PICK: 103 RND: 4 (PHI)
Marshawn Kneeland
DE-EDGE Western Michigan
Solomon Byrd Head Shot
PICK: 181 RND: 6 (CAR)
Solomon Byrd
DE-EDGE USC
Marcus Harris Head Shot
PICK: 220 RND: 6 (CAR)
Marcus Harris
DE-EDGE Auburn
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 3 (MIA)
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No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 4 (MIA)
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Draft Grade — Commanders
Overall B
ValueB NeedB TradesB+ FutureC+
The Commanders drew a line under the quarterback search with Williams: B.

Start where it matters. The Commanders took Caleb Williams to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. No fireworks, but a solid B.

Getting Colson where they did is the sort of value that quietly makes a class. The tight end spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. The cost of the Allen reach is exactly the players who went right after him.

They went 6 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the tight end spot they never got to.

Pick Analysis
Pick2 Rnd1 Caleb Williams
In pick 2 they get the face of the franchise. A real need, handled.
Pick36 Rnd2 Chop Robinson
No edge and no loss on Chop Robinson in the 36th pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick50 Rnd2 Jackson Powers-Johnson
Jackson Powers-Johnson in the Round 2 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick54 Rnd2 Patrick Paul
They did well to land Patrick Paul in No. 54, just ahead of his grade. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick77 Rnd3 Johnny Wilson
A tidy little value on Johnny Wilson in pick No. 77, a step better than break-even. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick101 Rnd4 Junior Colson
They will replay Junior Colson at the 101st overall pick for years; that is how good the value is. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.
Pick102 Rnd4 Khyree Jackson
They paid sticker price for Khyree Jackson in slot 102, and that is fine. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick138 Rnd5 James Williams
James Williams at Round 5, Pick 2 nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick147 Rnd5 Braelon Allen
Braelon Allen in pick 147 is early enough to raise a brow, if not a full objection. It patches a soft spot without any drama.