The Washington Commanders hold the No. 11 overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NFL draft. Washington’s biggest need is at quarterback, but many draft analysts feel there isn’t a quarterback worthy of selecting at No. 11.
With no clear-cut No. 1 quarterback in the upcoming draft, it makes sense that Washington head coach Ron Rivera is looking to find a quarterback via trade this offseason. However, that’s far from a guarantee.
Daniel Jeremiah, the NFL Network’s top draft analyst, completed his most recent mock draft last week and had Washington selecting Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green at No. 11. Although the Commanders will need to replace Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Scherff, it was a bit of a surprise.
It’s not a surprise anyone gave Washington a position other than quarterback, but a mild surprise it wasn’t at least a linebacker like Georgia’s Nakobe Dean.
Jeremiah held his first conference call of draft season this week ahead of the NFL combine and covered several topics, including Washington’s pick at No. 11.
Here are five observations from Jeremiah’s media session.