Here's what The Athletic's Dane Brugler had to say about each play in this year's version of "The Beast," an annual draft preview that provides in-depth analysis of hundreds of prospects each year. 

The Commanders used their second-round pick to take Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos. Here are five things to know about their newest defensive back.

$2.7 Billion Investment from the Commanders is the Single Largest Private Investment in District History.

Washington had the second smallest haul in the draft managed to fill needs, deepen positions and get highly-rated players fit into their culture.

The Washington Commanders rounded out their 2025 draft class by taking running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt with the 245th overall pick. Here's how social media reacted to the selection.

The Washington Commanders added to their linebacker corps by taking UCLA's Kain Medrano with the 205th overall pick. Here's how social media reacted to the pick.

The Washington Commanders added to their wide receiver room by drafting Jaylin Lane with the 128th overall pick. Here's how social media reacted to the pick.

The Washington Commanders added to their cornerback depth by draft Trey Amos with the No. 61 overall pick. Here's how social reacted to the pick.

Croskey-Merritt (5-foot-10, 206 pounds) spent four years at Alabama State before transferring to New Mexico and Arizona. Croskey-Merritt made a solid impression at the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Medrano (6-foot-3, 222 pounds) was a Third Team All-Big Ten selection who led his team with three forced fumbles. He also filled up the stat sheer for the Bruins with 72 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. 

The Washington Commanders just added a player with a rare set of athletic traits to the impending competition at punt returner.