Day 2 Mocks!
The first round of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and the Washington Commanders selected LSU QB Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick. There are still a plenty of good players that will be available tonight in Rounds 2 & 3. Washington has a lot of areas they would probably like to address early, but the right players have to be there.
Washington started the draft with 9 picks, and they have five on Day 2. In the second round they hold two picks, their own(#36) and the Chicago Bears pick from the Montez Sweat trade(#40). GM Adam Peters has three picks to work with in the third round. They start with their own pick(#67), then the pick from their swap with the Seattle Seahawks for Sam Howell(#78), and also the 49ers compensatory pick from the Chase Young trade(#100).
Who do you want Washington to draft tonight?
Washington Commanders 2024 Draft Picks
Round 1(#2) – Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Round 2(#36)
Round 2 (#40 from CHI)
Round 3 (#67)
Round 3 (#78 from SEA)
Round 3 (#100 from SF)
Round 5 (#139)
Round 5 (#152 from SEA)
Round 7 (#222)
Sporting News(Iyer)
Round 2: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
The Commanders need a third receiving option between Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, and the versatile, technical McConkey would be an upgrade over Curtis Samuel.
Round 2: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
The Commanders lost Kendall Fuller in free agency, and McKinstry gives them an active playmaker with some shutdown upside after falling behind first-round teammate Terrion Arnold.
Round 3: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
The Commanders need some secondary help after losing Kendall Fuller and Kamren Curl. Melton can be a reliable inside defender.
Round 3: Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
After moving on from Logan Thomas, the Commanders added veteran Zach Ertz, but he’s 33. Sanders is a nice receiving-based option to bring along behind Ertz to further boost Jayden Daniels.
Round 3: Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State
The Commanders added Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner to the second level to help defensive-minded coach Dan Quinn, but Eichenberg would round things out nicely as an upgrade over first-round disappointment Jamin Davis.
Pro Football Focus(Kosko/Sikkema)
Round 2: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Washington retooled its defense under Dan Quinn, who demands high-level play from his safeties. Nubin possesses the athleticism, football IQ and talent as a run stopper to be a versatile and impactful safety in any scheme.
Round 2: Christian Haynes, G, Connecticut
The Commanders need to protect their new franchise quarterback, and Haynes showed on his tape and at the Senior Bowl that he has starting-caliber measurables and traits for an NFL guard. He has good athleticism and movement skills to win in multiple schemes.
Round 3: Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
Elliss will have to get stronger if he is to continue being the difference-maker he was in 2023. If he can add weight while remaining as quick and flexible, he can be an impactful pass-rusher.
Round 3: Dominick Puni, G, Kansas
Puni improved significantly from 2022 to 2023. If he continues on his current trajectory, he has the power profile and size to earn a rotational role at guard.
Round 3: Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina
Gray is an adequate athlete for WILL linebacker responsibilities, but his play recognition must improve to become an NFL starter.
Pro Football Network(Cummings)
Round 2: Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
Many thought the Commanders would be aggressive and move back up into Round 1 and take one of the second-tier offensive tackles. Instead, they held and have the opportunity to take their pick early in the second round with Roger Rosengarten, a guy some thought could sneak into the back of Round 1.
Round 2: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
The Commanders are staying put, which gives them a great set of young players. Kool-Aid McKinstry was steady and made few mistakes at Alabama.
Round 3: Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Once considered a fringe first-rounder, Kamren Kinchens saw his stock drop last season at Miami. He’s still highly athletic and has the tools to play early and often in the NFL.
Round 3: Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
The Commanders are more set on offense than some of the other teams that took QBs early, so solidifying all three levels of the defense is a must. Junior Colson has the potential to be the most disruptive linebacker to emerge from this class.
Trade: The Bengals receive the 100th pick(MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC) in the 2024 NFL Draft; the Commanders receive picks 115, 194, and 214.
CBS Sports(Trapasso)
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
The receivers will come for Jayden Daniels, but with two off the board in the first few selections, the Commanders go with a high-upside blocker in Kingsley Suamataia to eventually protect the edge.
Round 2: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
Max Melton has been a fast riser during the pre-draft process because of how awesomely he tested, and the Commanders do have some needs in the secondary.
Round 3: Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Round 3: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
Round 3: Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon
Sportsnaut(Johnson)
Round 2: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
For whatever reason, Cooper DeJean fell out of the first Round. The Washington Commanders should be happy to benefit from it. While some view him as a future standout safety, DeJean’s athleticism proves he can stick at cornerback. DeJean will also be a weapon as a returner for Washington, plus, he can become a defensive chess piece for Dan Quinn thanks to hit positional versatility.
Round 2: Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale
The Commanders have their quarterback of the future, but they need to start building an offensive line that can actually protect Jayden Daniels. Kiran Amegadjie is a project, which should come as no surprise from an FCS prospect. However, all the physical traits to be molded into an above-average starter at left tackle are there. He shouldn’t start in 2024, but he can be the Commanders’ left tackle of the future.
Round 3: Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
Round 3: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Round 3: Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
The Score(Wilkins/Valente)
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OL, BYU
The Commanders are in the market for multiple upgrades at offensive line in an effort to set up Jayden Daniels for success. Suamataia is a future starter at left tackle.
Round 2: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Washington gets a steal in DeJean, an instinctive and versatile defensive back who many considered to be a first-round lock.
Round 3: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington
Round 3: Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
Round 3: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
E$PN+(Muench)
Round 2: Ennis Rakestraw Jr, CB, Missouri
The Commanders have a need at corner and land a potential starter in Rakestraw, who was a three-year starter in college.
Round 2: Edgerrin Cooper, ILB, Texas A&M
Washington could continue to address a defense that finished last in points allowed per game last year (30.5) by drafting the versatile Cooper.
Philly Voice(Kempski)
Round 2: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
The Commanders wanted to jump back up into the back half of the first round for an offensive tackle, but couldn’t. Here they’ll reach a little bit for one.
Round 2: T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State
Dan Quinn loves tall corners to play in his Cover-3-heavy scheme, and Tampa fits that mold.
Walter Football(Campbell)
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
The Commanders need a lot of help on the offensive line. Here’s a plug-and-play upgrade who could be their long-term left tackle.
The cousin of Lions All-Pro Penei Sewell, Suamataia was a top recruit who landed at Oregon and redshirted. In 2022, Suamataia transferred to BYU and broke out, including not allowing a sack all season. The 6-foot-4, 329-pounder has shocking speed and athleticism for an edge blocker of his size. He is a physical and powerful run blocker who has the quickness and athleticism to be a capable pass protector. Suamataia could stand to add some lower body strength, and he was inconsistent in the back half of his final season, especially in pass protection. With a great skill set, Suamataia has a lot of upside and could be a very good starter at left tackle, right tackle, or guard in the NFL.
Round 2: Chris Braswell, OLB, Alabama
The Commanders grab more pass-rush talent to help replace Montez Sweat.
The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Braswell has edge-rush ability for the next level. He possesses a very good skill set with legit speed and strength in his frame. In 2023, Braswell recorded 42 tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and a pass batted. In 2022, he totaled three sacks and 22 tackles while rotating behind Will Anderson and Dallas Turner. Braswell has real upside for the NFL.
Walter Football
Round 2: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
The Redskins had one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL last year, so they’ll have to focus on upgrading their secondary.
Ennis Rakestraw is a versatile defensive back with quality size.
Round 2: Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale
It would be irresponsible of the Redskins to draft a quarterback at No. 2 and not provide him with a better left tackle than what they have now.
Kiran Amegadjie is a bit of a project, but he’s a big and lengthy prospect with a good skill set.
NJ.com(Eckel)
Round 2: Roger Rosengarten, T, Washington
First-round pick QB Jayden Daniels gets a big blindside protector as the Commanders bolster an offensive line in need of bodies.
Round 2: Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
New head coach Dan Quinn gets the versatile DeJean, who can play outside, in the slot or at safety.
NFL.com(Zierlein)
Round 2: Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Round 3: Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Round 3: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
Round 3: Renardo Green, CB, Florida State
The Athletic(Brugler)
Round 2: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Round 2: Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
Round 3: Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn
Round 3: Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Round 3: Isaiah Adams, G, Illinois
Sports Illustrated(Verderame)
Round 2: Jer’Zhan Newton, DL, Illinois
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Round 3: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
Round 3: Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
Round 3: Leonard Taylor, DL, Miami
The 33rd Team(Mosher)
Round 2: Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
Round 2: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Round 3: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
Round 3: Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale
Round 3: Marshawn Lloyd, RB, USC
Athlon Sports(Easterling)
Round 2: Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
Round 2: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Round 3: Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Round 3: D.J. James, CB, Auburn
Round 3: Javon Baker, WR, UCF
Bleacher Report
Round 2: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Round 2: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Round 3: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
Round 3: Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
Round 3: Blake Fisher, Notre Dame
Draft Countdown(Bosarge)
Round 2: Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
Round 2: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Round 3: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Round 3: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Round 3: DJ James, CB, Auburn
Football Guys(Williams)
Round 2: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Round 2: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Round 3: Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
Round 3: Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
Round 3: Beau Brade, S, Maryland
DraftKings Nation(Simon)
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Round 2: Payton Wilson, LB, NC State
SB Nation(Schofield)
Round 2: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Round 2: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Touchdown Wire(Farrar)
Round 2: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Round 2: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
The Draft Network(Melo)
Round 2: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Round 2: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
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