Washington Commanders Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

Throughout the year and leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, we will update our Washington Commanders Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Washington Commanders from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Commanders:

ESPN - Mel Kiper (2/28)

2. Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

I'm sticking with Daniels here over Drake Maye (North Carolina), though it's tight. Several NFL teams have Maye over Daniels on their boards two months out from the start of Round 1. I love Daniels' fit with new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who will run a wide-open offense and put his quarterback in the best position to succeed. Washington already has two really good (and young) wideouts in Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, so Daniels and Kingsbury would be able to start quickly.

Daniels made a massive leap during his time at LSU, developing into a top-tier passer and runner. I can't wait to watch him at the next level.

The Athletic - CFB Writers (2/27)

2. Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Although the Commanders are displeased that trades are prohibited in this mock draft, new head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are not upset about the opportunity to work with and build around Maye. He's everything they could want in a franchise quarterback, with all the tools necessary to become a top-10 QB in the league. The arm talent impressed throughout his two-season run as North Carolina's starter, but Maye also made a lot of plays on the move and put up 1,574 rushing yards (excluding sacks) in his college career. He's a safe bet at this pick. — Max Olson

NFL.com - Bucky Brooks (2/27)

2. Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

New GM Adam Peters could opt for an experienced quarterback prospect to help resurrect the franchise. Daniels' steady growth as a five-year college starter (55 games) could make him a safer selection than other QB options at No. 2 overall.

The Athletic - NFL Beat Writers (2/22)

2. Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Whatever noise the rumor mill spits out over the next few weeks, don't assume the Commanders' new football leaders have already reached a consensus. Due diligence requires consideration of trading up to secure Williams, a D.C. area native, or moving down — a significant haul would accelerate the current roster "recalibration," as coach Dan Quinn described it. However, the most likely outcome is choosing between Maye and LSU QB Jayden Daniels. We'll go with the younger of the two (Maye is 21, Daniels is 23) with the prototypical size (6-foot-4, 230 pounds) and arm talent, and familiarity with a version of the "Air Raid" system new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury runs. — Ben Standig

Yahoo! Sports - McDonald/Tice (2/22)

2. Caleb Williams, QB, USC

The Commanders need a quarterback and seem, at this point, slated to take whoever doesn't go first overall. In this scenario, it's Williams who gets to come home to the D.C. area and see if he can turn around his hometown franchise with the upside he brings as a passer. — Charles McDonald

NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah (2/21)

2. Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

I'm sure Washington will have attractive trade offers for this pick, but new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn get their quarterback of the future.

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