The Washington Commanders had a transformative draft in 2024, highlighted by their selection of quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick. This choice, among several others, has significantly impacted the team's future, laying a foundation with a promising young core.

However, the subsequent 2025 draft saw the Commanders opt for impactful veterans, including Marshon Lattimore, Deebo Samuel, and Laremy Tunsil, leaving them with only five picks. Despite this, CBS Sports analyst Chris Trapasso ranks their 2025 draft among the most impactful classes of the year, noting the potential of picks like Conerly, Amos, and Croskey-Merritt to contribute immediately.