The Washington Commanders have just five picks in the 2025 NFL draft due to using multiple picks to make trades for key players. However, the Commanders don't have a lot of big needs this year. Sure, there are holes to fill and gaps to close, but they're not sizeable gaps in most cases. They answered a few questions during free agency and with trades, but did they do enough, and what should their focus be with the limited draft capital they have?
ESPN recently asked its NFL Nation reporters about their respective teams and their needs in this draft. Here's what they had to say about Washington:
Picks: Nos. 29, 61, 128, 205, 245
Does trading for Deebo Samuel Sr. check the Commanders' offensive skill position box, or could they draft more playmakers?
They could definitely add more playmakers. Washington would like to find a dynamic running back capable of playing on every down. In the Commanders' past 11 games, including three games in the postseason, their running backs averaged 3.0 yards per carry or less six times. Subpar run blocking didn't help, but they need someone capable of creating more yards on the ground apart from quarterback Jayden Daniels. A speed receiver on the outside opposite Terry McLaurin remains an option, too. -- John Keim
What we're hearing about the Commanders' draft:
The Commanders have only five picks, so they could try to trade down to accumulate more. General manager Adam Peters targeted players who were ready to play immediately in last year's draft, and I expect the same this year. Washington needs help along the defensive line, but running back might be an early play. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler are entering the last year of their contracts. -- [Jordan] Reid
The Commanders could absolutely use more targets for Jayden Daniels. Deebo Samuel was a fabulous addition to Terry McLaurin, but a speed option on both sides of the field would make the Commanders' offense almost unstoppable. If they want to get past the NFC Championship in 2025, more offensive weapons certainly won't hurt anything.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Insider believes Commanders should add playmakers in 2025 NFL draft
