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.

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. 

Lane (5-foot-10, 196 pounds) was a five-year player at the college level and spent time at MTSU and Virginia Tech. Over the course of his career, Lane amassed 2,532 yards and 18 touchdowns.  

 Long and physical with excellent ball skills, Amos embodies "everything you want as a corner" in the words of Peters.

Amos (6-foot-1, 195 pounds) is a First Team All-SEC cornerback who led his team with 13 pass breakups. A five-year player who suited up for three squads, Amos recorded 122 tackles and three interceptions. 

The more the Commanders went through the process, the more they realized Conerly was the perfect fit.