NFL 5-Round Mock Draft: Which QB Do Washington Commanders Take?

The Washington Commanders are taking a quarterback in the first round, but that's just the beginning in an all new 5-round mock.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5). / SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA

The Washington Commanders are more and more linked to LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 2024 NFL Draft coming up this April, but that No. 2 overall pick is just the beginning of the story if he is indeed the selection.

Chad Reuter of NFL.com decided to dive deeper into what the Commanders - and all the other franchises - might do with their remaining picks through the 5th Round of this year's selection meeting, and it all starts with a new tackle to go with the young quarterback.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5). / SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA

SECOND ROUND

No. 36 - OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

With the first of its two second-round picks, Washington added a tackle prospect who played nearly 800 snaps at left tackle for the Wildcats in 2023 and finished with an 87.3 pass-blocking grade according to Pro Football Focus.

No. 40 - DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

A perimeter defenders with versatile experience and better than average tackling ability DeJean could also contribute on special teams.

Taking this pair of second round players the mock draft has the Commanders passing up other Day 2 prospects like cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry out of Alabama and edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland from Western Michigan.

THIRD ROUND

No. 67 - WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

Franklin isn't a towering receiver but is taller than any currently on the Washington roster, and he possess explosive ability that would pair well with Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

No. 78 - TE Theo Johnson, Penn State

Johnson has the size and look of a tight end who could become the future star of a Commanders offense but currently doesn't have the impact as a blocker that NFL teams will covet. If this staff can get that out of him then his route running and receiving ability will make him one of the most complete tight ends to come out of this year's class.

No. 100 - EDGE Cedric Johnson, Ole Miss

Washington did a good job adding talent to its edge group this offseason but none of the new guys look like locks to be longterm impact players for the franchise.

As third round picks go, Johnson brings in four sacks, four quarterback hits, and 32 total perssures from his final year of collegiate play and the physical tools to set the edge early in his career.

Rounding out Day 2 the Commanders added key depth pieces and passed up players like Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin and Penn State edge Adisa Isaac earlier in the day. Offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia from BYU was also available at one point for the team to take and certainly some would be disappointed by general manager Adam Peters passing him up.

FIFTH ROUND

No. 139 - RB Keilan Robinson (Projected Trade with Arizona Cardinals, No Details)

With no picks in the fourth round - and no trade to get one - we turn now to the fifth and final round of this mock where Washington does execute a mock trade with the Cardinals to draft a pass-catching specialist out of the backfield who is also a Washington D.C. native.

While Robinson won't carve out a full-time role within the Commanders offense his ability in spots and potential on special teams should make him competitive.

No. 152 - OG Dominick Puni, Kansas 

After passing up a second opportunity to beef up the offensive line on Day 2 this mock addressed the interior of the line on Day 3 with a guard prospect who played more than 700 snaps at left tackle last season.

He's a fit for teams that like to move their linemen and get guys up to the second level, which is what we expect Washington to feature in its scheme this season.

In the fifth round the Commanders opted to bypass players like linebacker Jaylan Ford and in fact came away without a linebacker at all through five rounds of selections.

Additionally, the team still needs either a free safety or nickel addition depending on where it sees second-year defensive back Quan Martin playing, could use more receiver depth, and should consider adding a young defensive tackle to join the mix of backups lined up behind Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.