Washington’s first pick of the draft is No. 29, marking the first year since 2014 that the Commanders do not have a top 25 pick. While Washington hit with Jayden Daniels (2 nd overall) last season, they have struggled with their first round picks in recent years.

The Washington Commanders were arguably the story of the 2024 NFL season. In the first year of the Dan Quinn era, Washington went from 4-13 to 12-5 in a magical campaign that ended in the NFC Championship game.

Offseason trades for wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil, on top of last season’s move for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, added Pro Bowl-level talent — and shrunk Washington’s draft capital this year and next. The Commanders made nine picks in 2024 but have only 10 for the next two years.