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PFF
Newton — This wasn’t a need for Washington, as two of their best players — Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne — play along the interior defensive line. However, this is a tremendous value selection at the top of the second round. Newton is the 11th-ranked player overall on the PFF big board and was extremely productive over his college career. Just three Power Five interior defensive linemen have recorded 100 or more pressures over a two-year stretch since PFF began charting college in 2014: Newton, his new teammate Jonathan Allen and DeForest Buckner.
Sainristil — The Commanders continue to draft good football players. Sainristil brings a fierce mentality to the team and provides positional versatility. He secured a career-best six interceptions in 2023, second among cornerbacks, and his 90.3 PFF grade since 2022 ranked fourth among Big Ten cornerbacks. Sainristil has great reaction speed and is fearless in run defense.
Sinnott — After previously getting great value in this draft, according to the PFF big board, the Commanders pick the 105th-ranked player in Round 2. Sinnott is an athletic tight end for Jayden Daniels to develop with for the next decade. He doesn’t do any one thing at an elite level but can do everything well. Sinnott’s 14 missed tackles forced in 2023 ranked third among tight ends, and he made 31 explosive plays over the past two seasons.
Coleman — The Commanders finally land an offensive lineman at the top of the third round, selecting Coleman out of TCU. The 6-foot-6, 320-pounder struggled in 2023 but was far better in 2022 when he earned a 79.6 PFF grade. He could wind up on the inside in the NFL, but he has the experience on the outside, so he could still get a shot there first.
McCaffrey — McCaffrey has NFL bloodlines and is a natural athlete who knows the nuances of route running. He lacks an explosive element to his game but has strong hands, especially in contested catch situations, where his 32 receptions since 2022 are the most in college football. A former quarterback, McCaffrey has a good feel for finding open zones. While the Commanders already have weapons in the receiver room, McCaffrey provides a different style for the group.
Magee — A high-level competitor with a nonstop motor, Magee offers some solid run-and-chase ability, physicality in the box and upside as a blitzer. He posted a career-best 87.2 PFF grade in 2023 and an eye-catching 90.7 pass-rush grade that ranked fourth among all linebackers. At worst, Magee will be an impact core special teamer, but he has the competitive toughness and athletic traits to become a starter.
Hampton — Hampton is a supersized safety at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, and he comes with good athleticism. He’s an interesting addition to a Dan Quinn defense that prioritizes those kinds of hybrid athletes in the middle of the field. Hampton was at his best in coverage around the line of scrimmage, as he earned an 81st-percentile coverage grade in the box last season for the Huskies.
Jean-Baptiste — Jean-Baptiste recorded 43 total pressures a season ago, including six sacks and 11 quarterback hits. He also produced 21 run stops without missing a tackle.
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CBS Sports
GM Adam Peters began his tenure in Washington with a bang. Daniels, Newton, Sainristil, Sinnott, Coleman, McCaffrey. My word. Those are all plus athletes with clean film who excel in their specific roles. Magee is a bendy off-ball linebacker with serious juice, and Hampton, while older, has as much athletic prowess as anyone in the class.
Grade: A
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USA Today
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Sports Illustrated
Grade: A+
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The Ringer
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NFL.com
Day 1 grade: A
Day 2 grade: A
Day 3 grade: A-
Analysis: The Commanders entered a new era with an excellent draft. Daniels could be an elite dual-threat playmaker if he becomes more efficient from the pocket. Newton is a force in the front four. Sainristil is a pain for opposing receivers to handle. Sinnott is an underappreciated receiving/blocking weapon. Coleman is a powerful guard/tackle. And McCaffrey is a reliable WR2 or WR3 option.
Washington did not have a fourth-round pick after moving up to the third in the Sam Howell trade with Seattle. It found a future starting linebacker in Magee, whose explosiveness was underappreciated while he was playing at Temple. Hampton possesses a nice combination of size and quickness, and it won't be surprising if he plays as a rookie.
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Bleacher Report
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was the third-ranked signal-caller on the B/R Scouting Department's final big board and is far from a perfect prospect. However, he will provide excitement to the Washington Commanders offense and doesn't carry a significant amount of risk.
"Daniels' average arm talent and inconsistent accuracy may limit his ceiling, but it's hard to imagine him totally flaming out," Klassen wrote.
Adding Daniels to an offense that features Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Austin Ekeler, Zach Ertz and rookie third-round pick Luke McCaffrey should bring some serious excitement to Washington in 2024.
Washington got a tremendous value by grabbing Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton at the top of Round 2. Newton is a legitimate playmaker who will immediately upgrade a defense that ranked 32nd overall last season. He was the 20th-ranked prospect on the B/R board.
Washington also added Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil in Round 2. While Sainristil may not have the length (5'9", 182 lbs) to consistently play on the perimeter, he'll aid a defense that allowed more passing yards than any other team last season.
Tight end Ben Sinnott was much more of a reach later in Round 2. However, TCU's Brandon Coleman was the top tackle remaining on the board at the top of Round 3 and will provide depth—or possibly start—for a line that surrendered 65 sacks in 2023.
General manager Adam Peters found a few interesting defensive prospects on Day 3, including linebacker Jordan Magee and Javontae Jean-Baptiste. That should make new head coach Dan Quinn happy. However, it would have been wise to throw a few more darts at an offensive line that was one of the worst in the league last season—especially in a draft that featured a ton of line depth.
Everything will come down to Daniels for Washington. If he proves worthy of the No. 2 pick, no one will remember the rest of this class. If he struggles, it'll be fair to wonder if Washington could have done more to support him.
Grade: B+
PFF
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: A
- 1 (2): QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
- 2 (36): DI Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois
- 2 (50): CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan
- 2 (53): TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
- 3 (67): OT Brandon Coleman, TCU
- 3 (100): WR Luke McCaffrey, Rice
- 5 (139): LB Jordan Magee, Temple
- 5 (161): S Dominique Hampton, Washington
- 7 (222): EDGE Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Notre Dame
Newton — This wasn’t a need for Washington, as two of their best players — Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne — play along the interior defensive line. However, this is a tremendous value selection at the top of the second round. Newton is the 11th-ranked player overall on the PFF big board and was extremely productive over his college career. Just three Power Five interior defensive linemen have recorded 100 or more pressures over a two-year stretch since PFF began charting college in 2014: Newton, his new teammate Jonathan Allen and DeForest Buckner.
Sainristil — The Commanders continue to draft good football players. Sainristil brings a fierce mentality to the team and provides positional versatility. He secured a career-best six interceptions in 2023, second among cornerbacks, and his 90.3 PFF grade since 2022 ranked fourth among Big Ten cornerbacks. Sainristil has great reaction speed and is fearless in run defense.
Sinnott — After previously getting great value in this draft, according to the PFF big board, the Commanders pick the 105th-ranked player in Round 2. Sinnott is an athletic tight end for Jayden Daniels to develop with for the next decade. He doesn’t do any one thing at an elite level but can do everything well. Sinnott’s 14 missed tackles forced in 2023 ranked third among tight ends, and he made 31 explosive plays over the past two seasons.
Coleman — The Commanders finally land an offensive lineman at the top of the third round, selecting Coleman out of TCU. The 6-foot-6, 320-pounder struggled in 2023 but was far better in 2022 when he earned a 79.6 PFF grade. He could wind up on the inside in the NFL, but he has the experience on the outside, so he could still get a shot there first.
McCaffrey — McCaffrey has NFL bloodlines and is a natural athlete who knows the nuances of route running. He lacks an explosive element to his game but has strong hands, especially in contested catch situations, where his 32 receptions since 2022 are the most in college football. A former quarterback, McCaffrey has a good feel for finding open zones. While the Commanders already have weapons in the receiver room, McCaffrey provides a different style for the group.
Magee — A high-level competitor with a nonstop motor, Magee offers some solid run-and-chase ability, physicality in the box and upside as a blitzer. He posted a career-best 87.2 PFF grade in 2023 and an eye-catching 90.7 pass-rush grade that ranked fourth among all linebackers. At worst, Magee will be an impact core special teamer, but he has the competitive toughness and athletic traits to become a starter.
Hampton — Hampton is a supersized safety at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, and he comes with good athleticism. He’s an interesting addition to a Dan Quinn defense that prioritizes those kinds of hybrid athletes in the middle of the field. Hampton was at his best in coverage around the line of scrimmage, as he earned an 81st-percentile coverage grade in the box last season for the Huskies.
Jean-Baptiste — Jean-Baptiste recorded 43 total pressures a season ago, including six sacks and 11 quarterback hits. He also produced 21 run stops without missing a tackle.
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CBS Sports
Washington Commanders
| ROUND | PICK | PLAYER | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU | A |
| 2 | 36 | Johnny Newton, DL, Illinois | A+ |
| 2 | 50 | Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan | B+ |
| 2 | 53 | Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State | A+ |
| 3 | 67 | Brandon Coleman, OT, TCU | A |
| 3 | 100 | Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice | B+ |
| 5 | 139 | Jordan Magee, LB, Temple | A- |
| 5 | 161 | Dominique Hampton, S, Washington | B- |
| 7 | 222 | Javontae Jean-Baptiste, DL, Notre Dame | A- |
Grade: A
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USA Today
6. Washington Commanders (A-)
No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels (LSU) could be their galvanizing, long-sought franchise quarterback after the previous regime spent years kicking that can down the road. Second-round DT Johnny Newton (Illinois) and DB Mike Sainristil (Michigan) could be foundational players for the incoming staff … though Newton’s arrival seems to signal Jonathan Allen or Daron Payne could be a short-timer. And it’s worth wondering if the former decision-makers did the current ones a disservice by dealing Sweat as pass rush is still an issue here. Third-round WR Luke McCaffrey certainly has the bloodlines – and maybe the talent to be an impact target for Daniels from the slot.***********************************************************************************
Sports Illustrated
Grade: A+
- Round 1: No. 2: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
- Round 2: No. 36: Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton, DT, Illinois
- Round 2: No. 50: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
- Round 2: No. 53: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas St.
- Round 3: No. 67: Brandon Coleman, OL, TCU
- Round 3: No. 100: Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
- Round 5: No. 139: Jordan Magee, LB, Temple
- Round 5: No. 161: Dominique Hampton, S, Washington
- Round 7: No. 222: Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Edge, Notre Dame
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The Ringer
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NFL.com
Day 1 grade: A
Day 2 grade: A
Day 3 grade: A-
Analysis: The Commanders entered a new era with an excellent draft. Daniels could be an elite dual-threat playmaker if he becomes more efficient from the pocket. Newton is a force in the front four. Sainristil is a pain for opposing receivers to handle. Sinnott is an underappreciated receiving/blocking weapon. Coleman is a powerful guard/tackle. And McCaffrey is a reliable WR2 or WR3 option.
Washington did not have a fourth-round pick after moving up to the third in the Sam Howell trade with Seattle. It found a future starting linebacker in Magee, whose explosiveness was underappreciated while he was playing at Temple. Hampton possesses a nice combination of size and quickness, and it won't be surprising if he plays as a rookie.
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Bleacher Report
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was the third-ranked signal-caller on the B/R Scouting Department's final big board and is far from a perfect prospect. However, he will provide excitement to the Washington Commanders offense and doesn't carry a significant amount of risk.
"Daniels' average arm talent and inconsistent accuracy may limit his ceiling, but it's hard to imagine him totally flaming out," Klassen wrote.
Adding Daniels to an offense that features Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Austin Ekeler, Zach Ertz and rookie third-round pick Luke McCaffrey should bring some serious excitement to Washington in 2024.
Washington got a tremendous value by grabbing Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton at the top of Round 2. Newton is a legitimate playmaker who will immediately upgrade a defense that ranked 32nd overall last season. He was the 20th-ranked prospect on the B/R board.
Washington also added Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil in Round 2. While Sainristil may not have the length (5'9", 182 lbs) to consistently play on the perimeter, he'll aid a defense that allowed more passing yards than any other team last season.
Tight end Ben Sinnott was much more of a reach later in Round 2. However, TCU's Brandon Coleman was the top tackle remaining on the board at the top of Round 3 and will provide depth—or possibly start—for a line that surrendered 65 sacks in 2023.
General manager Adam Peters found a few interesting defensive prospects on Day 3, including linebacker Jordan Magee and Javontae Jean-Baptiste. That should make new head coach Dan Quinn happy. However, it would have been wise to throw a few more darts at an offensive line that was one of the worst in the league last season—especially in a draft that featured a ton of line depth.
Everything will come down to Daniels for Washington. If he proves worthy of the No. 2 pick, no one will remember the rest of this class. If he struggles, it'll be fair to wonder if Washington could have done more to support him.
Grade: B+
