gormenghast20'S MOCK DRAFT

COMMANDERS-10-11

  • gormenghast20 DRAFTING FOR THE
    Commanders
Draft Selections
LT Overton Head Shot
PICK: 17 RND: 1 (WSH)
LT Overton
DE-EDGE Alabama
Kaytron Allen Head Shot
PICK: 81 RND: 3 (WSH)
Kaytron Allen
RB Penn State
Duce Robinson Head Shot
PICK: 156 RND: 5 (WSH)
Duce Robinson
WR Florida State
Drayk Bowen Head Shot
PICK: 201 RND: 6 (WSH)
Drayk Bowen
LB Notre Dame
Jerry Wilson Head Shot
PICK: 212 RND: 6 (WSH)
Jerry Wilson
CB Florida State
Jack Velling Head Shot
PICK: 235 RND: 7 (WSH)
Jack Velling
TE Michigan State
Draft Grade — Commanders
Overall B-
ValueC NeedB+ TradesB- FutureB-
A sensible, unshowy class lands the Commanders a B-.

Nobody else had Jack Velling anywhere near pick No. 235. The Commanders did, by 28 spots, and that gap is the whole story.

A whole weekend of picks and offensive lineman is somehow still a want. Getting Robinson where they did is the sort of value that quietly makes a class. Wide receiver is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.

A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.

Pick Analysis
Pick17 Rnd1 LT Overton
LT Overton at the 17th pick is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick81 Rnd3 Kaytron Allen
They jumped the gun on Kaytron Allen, taking him earlier than his grade liked. It fills a real need, too.
Pick156 Rnd5 Duce Robinson
They read the board right and Duce Robinson was the payoff at the 156th overall pick. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick201 Rnd6 Drayk Bowen
A straight-up fair deal on Drayk Bowen at Round 6, Pick 18, value and slot in agreement. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick212 Rnd6 Jerry Wilson
They paid up for Jerry Wilson at pick 212 when waiting would have done the job. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick235 Rnd7 Jack Velling
They reached into another round for Jack Velling, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.