KevinRoll'S MOCK DRAFT

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  • KevinRoll DRAFTING FOR THE
    Commanders
Draft Selections
Nick Emmanwori Head Shot
PICK: 29 RND: 1 (WSH)
Nick Emmanwori
S South Carolina
TreVeyon Henderson Head Shot
PICK: 61 RND: 2 (WSH)
TreVeyon Henderson
RB Ohio State
Ty Robinson Head Shot
PICK: 128 RND: 4 (WSH)
Ty Robinson
DL Nebraska
Woody Marks Head Shot
PICK: 205 RND: 6 (WSH)
Woody Marks
RB USC
Barryn Sorrell Head Shot
PICK: 248 RND: 7 (WSH)
Barryn Sorrell
LB-EDGE Texas
Draft Grade — Commanders
Overall B-
ValueB NeedB- TradesB- FutureB-
More right than wrong for the Commanders, and a B- to prove it.

Nobody else had Barryn Sorrell anywhere near No. 248. The Commanders did, by 67 spots, and that gap is the whole story. No fireworks, but a solid B-.

Marks at that cost is the sort of edge that compounds over a roster. The wide receiver hole is the one line item this class does not answer.

The roster is better shaped than it was, with edge rusher chief among the fixes.

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

Pick Analysis
Pick29 Rnd1 Nick Emmanwori
In the 29th pick they get a rangy last line of defense, outstanding value to boot.
Pick61 Rnd2 TreVeyon Henderson
They did well to land TreVeyon Henderson in the 61st overall pick, just ahead of his grade. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick128 Rnd4 Ty Robinson
Ty Robinson in the Round 4 slot is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick205 Rnd6 Woody Marks
A running back of that caliber at pick No. 205 is the definition of value, full stop. The roster fit checks out.
Pick248 Rnd7 Barryn Sorrell
A real head-scratcher, Barryn Sorrell in No. 248 is miles ahead of his ranking. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.