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The Washington Commanders rounded out the 2025 NFL Draft by adding pieces on offense, defense and special teams on Day 3. While the Commanders had the second smallest haul in the draft with just five players across the weekend, they were very able to fill needs, deepen positions and get highly-rated guys that will fit into the Commanders culture.
"It may not be huge volume but really excited about what was available for us at each pick," assistant general manager Lance Newmark said during Washington's end-of-draft press conference. "We felt like we could go into this with, 'Hey this guy is the best player' or 'He makes the most sense.' We're not tied to need. We're not tied to 'Oh we have to have this.' It's a great feeling going through three days with that mindset."
Here's how experts graded the Washington's 2025 draft overall:
- Analysis: "General manager Adam Peters is rising star in the industry. Two drafts in, that's safe to say. Conerly was the pruden albeit non-sexy pick in Round 1. He can start at guard then eventually bump out to tackle, where starred at Oregon. Amos has a high floor at boundary corner -- a clear need opposite Marshon Lattimore -- and Lane is a dynamic slot receiver with 4.34 speed and wiggle post-catch. Croskey-Merritt absolutely has the size, cutting skill and effortless power to be a tremendous seventh-round find at running back."
- Analysis: "OT Josh Conerly Jr. (29) upgrades the Jayden Daniels' protection. CB Trey Amos (61) could be an immediate starter. WR Jaylin Lane (128) and LB Kain Medrano (205) are high value picks. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (245) has sleep potential."
- Analysis: "The Commanders addressed a few glaring needs with their first two picks. Conerly was the fourth offensive tackle selected, but he was considered by most draft experts to be a first-round talent. Suddenly, Washington has depth and talent in the trenches after making it work last season with quarterback Jayden Daniels often playing away from the pocket. Things didn't exactly work out with Marshon Lattimore after the midseason trade, but he'll now have more help with the arrival of Amos, who had a whopping 16 passes defensed last year."
- Analysis: "Conerly was always in play as a late first-round pick, though the team passed on some defensive talent with tackles Laremy Tunsil and Brandon Coleman already on the roster. Amos was a great selection late in Round 2 as an aggressive cover corner to pair with Marshon Lattimore, for whom the team gave up its third-round pick. Washington traded away Day 3 picks for veterans Tunsil and Lattimore. I loved keeping Lane in the DMV because of his explosiveness as an inside and outside receiver. The fluid, fast Medrano is a special teams demon and productive outside linebacker waiting to happen. I also enjoyed the Croskey-Merritt pick; you'll be seeing him running past and avoiding tacklers in the open field.
Check out the top photos of Commanders cornerback Trey Amos during his college career.
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Marshall returner Shadeed Ahmed (0) carries against Louisiana-Lafayette's Dre'Lyn Washington (28) and cornerback Trey Amos (21) in the second half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Louisiana-Lafayette won 36-21. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) attempts to dodge a tackle by Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during the second half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Shreveport, La. Houston won 23-16. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) is seen during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) follows a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Iowa State wide receiver Landen Akers (82) misses a reception in front of Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Mississippi State running back Jo'Quavious Marks (7) runs past Alabama defensive back Trey Amos (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell (1) attempts a catch against Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during the second half the Independence Bowl NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Shreveport, La. Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) makes an interception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) walks the sideline before facing Duke in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
FILE - Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams, File)
Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) in coverage during the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Georgia Southern running back OJ Arnold (22) cannot hold on to the ball while being covered by Louisiana Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Lafayette, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
South Carolina wide receiver Gage Larvadain, right, runs away from Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) in coverage during the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Rice running back Cameron Montgomery (1) makes a gain in front of Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) attempts to dodge a tackle by Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during the second half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Shreveport, La. Houston won 23-16. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Marshall returner Shadeed Ahmed (0) carries against Louisiana-Lafayette's Dre'Lyn Washington (28) and cornerback Trey Amos (21) in the second half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Louisiana-Lafayette won 36-21. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) is seen during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) follows a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi State running back Jo'Quavious Marks (7) runs past Alabama defensive back Trey Amos (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Iowa State wide receiver Landen Akers (82) misses a reception in front of Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) walks the sideline before facing Duke in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) makes an interception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell (1) attempts a catch against Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during the second half the Independence Bowl NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Shreveport, La. Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
FILE - Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams, File)
Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) in coverage during the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Georgia Southern running back OJ Arnold (22) cannot hold on to the ball while being covered by Louisiana Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Lafayette, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
South Carolina wide receiver Gage Larvadain, right, runs away from Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Rice running back Cameron Montgomery (1) makes a gain in front of Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Trey Amos (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) in coverage during the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
- Analysis: "The Commanders hit one right down the fairway with this draft, adding value picks early on when drafting toward the end of each round. I liked the selection of Oregon tackle Josh Conerly, who should bookend Laramy Tunsil at right tackle early in his career before moving over to the blindside down the line. That's a nice boost for Jayden Daniels right out the gate. Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos was one of my favorites in this pre-draft process—coming in at 36 on my board—so getting him at no. 61 was a steal. He's a long, fluid-moving cover man with good ball skills, bringing the potential to start early on. Virginia Tech receiver Jaylin Lane looks like a fun new target for Daniels too, offering blazing, big-play speed out of the slot. And keep an eye on Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, another speedster with explosive play potential at the running back spot. He missed all but one game this past season because of eligibility issues, but could emerge in Washington as a change-of-pace complement to Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler."
- Analysis: "Conerly — A two-year starter for Oregon at left tackle, Conerly allowed just two sacks the past two years. He graded above the 75th percentile in all grading facets, including a 78.1 true pass set pass-blocking grade in 2024. Conerly shows good athleticism for the position, displaying quick and explosive feet. He doesn't need to immediately start after the Commanders traded for Laremy Tunsil this offseason, but he could slide into guard and be very effective.
2 (61): CB Tre Amos, Ole Miss
*Amos —* Amos brings elite speed and strong movement skills to the Commanders' defense. He earned an 85.6 coverage grade in 2024, forcing 13 incompletions and recording three interceptions. A standout at the Senior Bowl, Amos showcases good instincts in zone coverage and has the size and athleticism to lock down opposing receivers in man coverage.
4 (128): WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
*Lane —* Lane was a rotational wide receiver for Virginia Tech, primarily playing in the slot in three-receiver sets. He's been particularly impressive avoiding tackles, finishing with 1.2 avoided tackles per game over his last three seasons. He will compete for snaps with Luke McCaffrey, who also typically only plays in the slot in three-receiver sets.
6 (205): LB Kain Medrano, UCLA
*Medrano —* Medrano will need to clean up his missed tackles in order to improve his play against the run, but last season, he earned a 76.3 coverage grade and a 71.2 pass-rush grade.
7 (245): RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Arizona
*Croskey-Merritt —* Croskey-Merritt played just one game in 2024, but in 2023, he earned a 92.7 overall grade. That season, he scored 17 touchdowns and averaged 6.3 yards per attempt."
