In a recent three-round mock draft, Cody Williams of FanSided has the Washington Commanders directly addressing the team’s biggest apparent weakness — the need to add young, aggressive playmakers on defense.
Though some early mocks have focused on providing quarterback Jayden Daniels with additional weapons, most analysts agree that general manager Adam Peters needs to focus on the defensive side of the ball.
In theory, the offense should make great strides based solely on the healthy return of Daniels. The defense, on the other hand, needs an infusion of talent at all three levels.