The NFL Draft is about building for the future. In this case, it's just a future that Commanders coach Ron Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew might not have. That's the weird dynamic hovering over the whole franchise this offseason. By all indications, the team will soon be sold by embattled owner Dan Snyder. And barring a stunning Super Bowl run this season, it's hard to imagine a new owner won't want to bring in his own guys to run the team. So whether they admit it or not, Mayhew and Rivera need players who can help now, who are ready to step in for perhaps some out-sized roles, so they can have as much support as possible around second-year quarterback Sam Howell. They can't draft projects, especially early. They probably can't take chances.
Ohio State
Missouri
Illinois
Oregon State
Georgia
Oklahoma
Cincinnati
Indiana