The Washington Commanders are continuing to monitor, evaluate, and go through their draft process ahead of the 2025 NFL draft in two weeks. They don't need a lot of pieces from the draft, but they do need a few things. One of those things is to add depth to the defensive side of the ball, specifically on the defensive line.
One of the players they could look at in the second round is Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson, who is projected to go on Day 2. NFL draft analyst Tony Pauline writes:
Teams absolutely love his versatility, and Robinson is a big, athletic defender who was used all over the line for Nebraska and produced. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has spoken highly of Robinson and loves the fact that he’s a three-down defender who can play in multiple schemes at multiple defensive line positions. League sources tell me he’s a more athletic version of Pittsburgh Steeler defensive lineman Cam Heyward.
Nebraska moved Robinson all over the place during his time there, and he's a large part of the reason the Cornhuskers kept the Ohio State Buckeyes in check, losing by just four points to the team that would become the 2024 National Champions. He can line up anywhere on defense and puts forth maximum effort on every single play. In college, his weaknesses were overcome by his tenacity, but in the NFL, that will be more challenging.
Still, any defensive lineman compared to Cam Heyward should catch the attention of any defensive coach. Robinson may not be that type of star, but with that type of mentality and versatility, he is sure to make his presence known on the field.
If the Commanders want a shot at Robinson, though, they'll have to take him in the second round. Without a third-round pick, it's unlikely Robinson will still be there in the fourth round. Plenty of mock drafts have seen the Commanders take a defensive player here, and it's quite possible that they do. Robinson would be a reasonable choice depending on who is left on the board.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders, Dan Quinn likes Nebraska DL Ty Robinson
