The Washington Commanders are ready to select the best players in the 2025 NFL draft, which means they are not afraid to stay at their pick if the board falls to them. Commanders GM Adam Peters recently said on the "Get Loud" podcast with Fred Smoot that you want to go into a draft able to take the best players, and not forcing yourself to draft based on need and reach for a player. In this seven-round mock draft, I'm forcing myself to take the best players available, and trading back if the board allows.
Round: 1 Pick: 29
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The draft allowed a top 15 player in the draft to fall to the Commanders at 29, so Washington is turning their card in for Luther Burden III to be the next weapon for Jayden Daniels. Sometimes drafting the best player available also fills a hole in the roster, and a play-making slot WR like Burden III could elevate the offense to another level with McLaurin and Samuel on the outside. Burden III has been one of the most overthought players in the draft, and could be the biggest steal if he falls this far.
The former Missouri Tiger has the perfect blend of explosiveness and strength to be a threat against NFL defenses in the slot, and out wide when the opportunity presents itself. The Commanders could use his yards after the catch and tackle-breaking ability in the open field from the slot. Burden III forced a nation-leading 30 missed tackles in 2024 despite a down year in production with quarterback play, and defenses focusing on him more. The 21-year-old prospect would also give fresh legs to a veteran wide receiver room. Regardless of where he's drafted, Luther Burden III is a big-play waiting to happen the second he gets his hand on the ball.
Every Luther Burden III 15+ yard reception from 2024 #NFLDraft2025pic.twitter.com/trMUBbEf0o
— Ray G (@RayGQue) April 5, 2025
Round: 3 Pick: 68 (via LV)
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
There were many good players of the same tier at 61, so the Commanders accepted a trade back with the Raiders for pick 68, pick 143, and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Washington gets a franchise cornerback on an injury discount with Benjamin Morrison out of Notre Dame. Morrison was considered a sure first-round pick and a top corner in the draft before his hip injury in October forced him to miss the remainder of his final season.
Benjamin Morrison fits the mold of a corner that Dan Quinn loves with his lengthy frame and ability to play press-man against receivers at the line. The former Notre Dame star plays with smooth movement in coverage and excellent IQ to make a play on the ball at any second. He plays with a quick, seamless twitch that allows him to effectively break on routes in man coverage and zone coverage. Morrison should be ready to play by the season, but if not, newly acquired cornerback Jonathan Jones can fill in until Morrison is up to speed. This is a round-1 player on film, and a no-brainer at 68 if the medicals check out.
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