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The Washington Commanders don't have a history of picking late in the first round, at least for the past 30+ years. But after a 12-win season and an NFC championship game appearance, the Commanders pick 29th overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
The good news is that Washington should have multiple options with the pick. The Commanders could stay home and select the best available player, or move back and out of the first round. Washington has only five selections due to three trades for veteran starters, so moving back and adding more selections would be smart.
Of course, you need a trade partner. Fortunately, the depth of the upcoming draft matches up well with some of the Commanders' needs. Whether it's an edge rusher, cornerback, offensive lineman, or an offensive weapon, Washington will have multiple strong options.
Let's pretend the Commanders remain at No. 29. What's the history of players selected 29th overall? We've focused on recent history, looking back at the last 20 players selected at No. 29 in the NFL draft.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders select 29th: A recent history of that draft position
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The good news is that Washington should have multiple options with the pick. The Commanders could stay home and select the best available player, or move back and out of the first round. Washington has only five selections due to three trades for veteran starters, so moving back and adding more selections would be smart.
Of course, you need a trade partner. Fortunately, the depth of the upcoming draft matches up well with some of the Commanders' needs. Whether it's an edge rusher, cornerback, offensive lineman, or an offensive weapon, Washington will have multiple strong options.
Let's pretend the Commanders remain at No. 29. What's the history of players selected 29th overall? We've focused on recent history, looking back at the last 20 players selected at No. 29 in the NFL draft.
2006: C Nick Mangold, Jets
2007: G Ben Grubbs, Ravens
2008: DT Kentwan Balmer, 49ers
2009: WR Hakeem Nicks, Giants
2010: DB Kyle Wilson, Jets
2011: OT Gabe Carimi, Bears
2012: S Harrison Smith, Vikings
2013: WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings
2014: DT Dominique Easley, Patriots
2015: WR Phillip Dorsett, Colts
2016: DT Robert Nkemdiche, Cardinals
2017: TE David Njoku, Browns
2018: DT Taven Bryan, Jaguars
2019: DE L.J. Collier, Seahawks
2020: OT Isaiah Wilson, Titans
2021: CB Eric Stokes, Packers
2022: G Cole Strange, Patriots
2023: DT Bryan Bresee, Saints
2024: OT Tyler Guyton, Cowboys
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders select 29th: A recent history of that draft position
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