Can Nick Nash Become an Integral Part of the Commanders’ Receiving Corps?

Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders

Nick Nash, WR
School: San Jose State University | Conference: Mountain West
College Experience: Senior | Draft Age: 25 (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6’2.5”/ 203 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 4th-6th round

Player Comparison: Mohamed Sanu

College Statistics

Player Overview

Nick Nash was a two-star recruit who committed to San Jose State University as a dual threat quarterback. After three seasons, he decided to transfer to wide receiver in his senior season. From there, he steadily improved, getting recognition in 2023 with a 48 reception, 728 yard, and eight touchdown season with second-team all-conference honors. Nash turned heads in his final season with a triple crown performance leading the nation in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns (106 rec, 1382 yards, 16 TDs) as the primary option for the Spartans. He was recognized with AP All-American honors and an East-West Shrine Bowl invite.

Nick Nash is a boom-bust prospect at receiver. He has the upside to becoming a primary receiver from the slot complemented with his ability to track the ball and make strong catches through contact. There are questions regarding Nash’s capabilities as an outside receiver, especially dealing with press/man coverages. Additionally, this ties into Nash not being the best at separating due to a lack of sudden quickness and a lack of route refinement. Teams will be attracted to Nash for his big play ability and production primarily from the slot with his physical tools and natural ball skills. He will be able to get limited snaps inside the red zone in his first seasons. If Nash can refine some of his weaknesses, he can be a Day 3 diamond and a primary receiver from the slot position.

Awards

• AP All-American (2024)
• Second Team All-Mountain West Conference (2023)
• First Team All-Mountain West Conference (2024)
• Shrine Bowl Participant (2024)

Metrics

(Per NFL.com)

PFF

Strengths

• Very strong hands.
• Smooth acceleration and maintains speed through routes.
• Lengthy frame paired with a wide catch radius.
• Good leaping and body control.
• Can be a red zone/deep threat receiver.
• Willing and able to play through contact.

Weaknesses

• Limited experience and questions of his ability to play outside.
• Limited route tree.
• Needs improvement in separation in man coverage.
• Needs refinement in short area routes.
• Lacks sudden quickness.
• Older prospect (25 years old)

Let’s See His Work

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How Will He Fit On The Team

While Washington’s receiver room looks crowded, every receiver excluding Luke McCaffrey will be a free agent in 2026. While Washington will likely look to retain some, the Commanders still need some homegrown receivers of their own. Following in last year’s footsteps, the Commanders can go the converted QB to WR route with the selection of Nick Nash. He provides the Commanders with another big body receiver who can be a deep threat and a red-zone target. With a stacked wide receiver room, Nash can use his first years to work on his technique as he competes for more playing time. With the right development and opportunity, Washington can have a future playmaker for their receiver supporting cast.