COMMANDERS MOCK DRAFT GRADE B+

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Washington Commanders

The Commanders finally solved quarterback, and it carried them to a B+.

by 650music · 2024 NFL Draft · 13 picks · 2 steals · 3 reaches
Value B-
Need B
Trades A+
Future B-

The search is over. The Commanders handed the keys to Michael Penix Jr., and the whole operation now runs on his development.

The trade ledger is the best part of the whole weekend. The Wilson steal is the beam this whole class leans on. They will regret leaving running back for another day if the season turns on it.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but running back.

Pick-by-Pick

R1.9 · Pick 9 · Michael Penix Jr. · QB · rank 9
In Round 1, Pick 9 they get their guy under center for the next decade. A real need, handled.
R2.4 · Pick 36 · Patrick Paul · OT · rank 47
They jumped the gun on Patrick Paul, taking him earlier than his grade liked. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
R2.7 · Pick 39 · Nate Wiggins · CB · rank 35
Nate Wiggins at the 39th pick nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
R3.7 · Pick 71 · Kamren Kinchens · S · rank 65
Kamren Kinchens in No. 71 lands just on the right side of the ledger. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
R3.9 · Pick 73 · Sedrick Van Pran · C · rank 66
They did well to land Sedrick Van Pran in slot 73, just ahead of his grade. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
R3.18 · Pick 82 · Quinyon Mitchell · CB · rank 75
Quinyon Mitchell at the 82nd overall pick is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
R3.37 · Pick 100 · Christian Haynes · OG · rank 98
No edge and no loss on Christian Haynes in pick 100; it is a wash and a sensible one. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
R4.7 · Pick 107 · Mohamed Kamara · DL-EDGE · rank 95
A slide stopped in the Round 4 slot, with Mohamed Kamara worth more than the price. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
R4.35 · Pick 135 · Roman Wilson · WR · rank 120
The board had Roman Wilson higher than Round 4, Pick 35, and the wide receiver fell to them anyway. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
R5.8 · Pick 144 · Malachi Moore · S · rank 156
They paid a round early for Malachi Moore in slot 144, more than the board wanted. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
R6.10 · Pick 185 · Jaylan Ford · LB · rank 196
They paid up for Jaylan Ford at the 185th pick when waiting would have done the job. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
R7.8 · Pick 228 · Erick All · TE · rank 234
Erick All in the Round 7 slot is fair value, right on his grade. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
R7.10 · Pick 230 · DeWayne Carter · DT · rank 227
DeWayne Carter at pick No. 230 is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the interior defensive lineman. It fills a real need, too.