{"id":587910,"date":"2025-07-13T12:13:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T16:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/?page_id=587910"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T17:51:44","slug":"washington-commanders-2025-draft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/washington-commanders-2025-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Commanders 2025 Draft Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With just five selections this year, the <em>Washington Commanders 2025 draft<\/em> focused on finding contributors at critical positions. Headlined by first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr., the Commanders added talent at offensive tackle, cornerback, wide receiver, linebacker, and running back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a great night for us, for everybody here. We got a lot better and we got a lot of guys who we consider Commanders,&#8221; said General Manager Adam Peters. &#8220;Really proud of our process and identifying the right types of guys. Just couldn\u2019t be happier with the young men that we brought in today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commanders 2025 Draft Picks: Day One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1, Pick 29 \u2013 Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon<\/strong><br \/>The Commanders kicked off their <em>Washington Commanders 2025 draft<\/em> class by selecting athletic left tackle Josh Conerly Jr. from Oregon. A former five-star recruit, Conerly offers elite footwork and strong pass protection skills. He gives Washington a potential cornerstone to anchor the offensive line for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJosh Conerly Jr. is a top-tier offensive tackle prospect with exceptional footwork and agility. His ability to mirror pass rushers and maintain balance makes him a standout in this draft class.\u201d \u2013 NFL.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"First Round Pick Josh Conerly Jr. IS a Commander ?? | RHWTR | Washington Commanders | NFL Draft\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kzE-kkc1-MA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 2, Pick 61 \u2013 Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss<\/strong><br \/>Washington stayed focused on premium positions by grabbing Trey Amos. He is a physical cornerback from Ole Miss. Amos brings size, aggression, and sticky man-to-man coverage ability, offering immediate depth in the secondary with starting upside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTrey Amos is everything you want in a corner. Physical, versatile, and a true first-round talent.\u201d \u2013 Adam Peters, Commanders GM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA smart corner that has a strong understanding of match coverages.\u201d \u2013 Mark Bullock, Hog Haven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rookie DB Trey Amos Does it ALL ?? | Raising Hail With the Rookies | Washington Commanders | NFL\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C2yYmX9LvPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 4, Pick 128 \u2013 Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech<\/strong><br \/>In Round 4 of the <em>Washington Commanders 2025 draft<\/em>, the team added playmaking wide receiver Jaylin Lane. Known for his electric speed and versatility as a slot weapon, Lane gives Washington\u2019s offense a dynamic boost and should compete for touches right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJaylin Lane brings valuable special teams experience and athleticism, potentially contributing immediate value and competing for depth receiver roles.\u201d \u2013 Cincy Jungle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 6, Pick 205 \u2013 Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA<\/strong><br \/>Kain Medrano provides intriguing athleticism and coverage ability at linebacker. That is a clear area of need for Washington. His fluid movement and special teams experience could earn him an active roster spot quickly. He opened eyes at the NFL Combine with the fastest time for any linebacker (4.46).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKain Medrano is a high-level athlete who has the potential to become a decent coverage linebacker in the NFL. He has the movement skills to be effective in man coverage and is solid at reading the quarterback\u2019s eyes when playing zone, too.\u201d \u2013 Bleacher Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 7, Pick 245 \u2013 Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona<\/strong><br \/>Washington closed out their 2025 class with Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He is a powerful, no-nonsense runner out of Arizona. His north-south style and knack for goal-line situations could help solidify the depth chart behind the team\u2019s top backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJacory Croskey-Merritt is an aggressive, downhill runner who makes defenses pay with vision and decisive lateral cuts into space.\u201d \u2013 The Draft Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2025\/04\/27\/washington-commanders-2025-draft-full-breakdown-of-all-five-picks\/\">Commanders 2025 draft<\/a> will hopefully pack a punch. With training camp around the corner, all eyes now shift toward how quickly this rookie class can contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of these selections will shine in 2025?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just five selections this year, the Washington Commanders 2025 draft focused on finding contributors at critical positions. Headlined by first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr., the Commanders added talent at offensive tackle, cornerback, wide receiver, linebacker, and running back. \u201cIt was a great night for us, for everybody here. 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