NFL Draft: Commanders Land WR Following Trade With Steelers

The Washington Commanders traded their third-round choose within the 2022 NFL Draft within the deal that introduced quarterback Carson Wentz to the squad. 

Hypothesis has steadily grown that the staff could also be seeking to commerce out of their first-round choose so as to assist recoup a few of the midround capital misplaced. The precise situation that unfolded in the newest predictive mock draft from Professional Soccer Focus’ Austin Gayle. 

Buying and selling for Carson Wentz value the Washington Commanders a number of draft picks, together with their third rounder in 2022.

Notre Dame security Kyle Hamilton is a well-liked prospect if Washington sticks at No. 11.

Ohio State vast receiver Garrett Wilson is one other in style prospect if the Commanders take a participant at choose No. 11.

Buying and selling again with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington drops to the twentieth choose whereas including the 52nd total choice within the 2022 NFL Draft, and a third-rounder in 2023. 

At No. 11, the Steelers chosen quarterback Malik Willis out of Liberty, and 9 pics later the Commanders took Arkansas vast receiver Treylon Burks. 

“Burks is constructed like a taller working again at 6-foot-3 and 225 kilos,” wrote Gayle. “He dominates after the catch and can shock defensive backs together with his velocity, no matter whether or not the ball is in his fingers. He’ll probably assume a slot position on the subsequent degree, however he’ll nonetheless command a whole lot of consideration from the within.”

Gayle additional tasks Burks to offer the sort of burst and elevation for the offense that former Carolina Panthers vast receiver Curtis Samuel was anticipated to convey when he signed as a free agent in 2021. 

Gaining a further second-round choose is much more worthwhile in a yr the place the center a part of the yr’s draft class is stocked with expertise that may fairly be anticipated to contribute. 

Washington chosen Arkansas vast receiver, Treylon Burks, with the twentieth choose on this 2022 NFL Mock Draft. 

If the Commanders package deal their two second-round picks, they may commerce up for Georgia security, Lewis Cine.

Baylor defensive again Jalen Pitre might be another choice for Washington, with two second spherical picks.

With picks 47 and 52 in hand, the Commanders may decide to attempt to orchestrate a second commerce to maneuver up for gamers like Georgia security Lewis Cine, or may wait to see the draft develop with choices like Baylor security Jalen Pitre additionally doubtlessly obtainable. 

Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma, Colorado State tight finish Trey McBride, and Memphis guard Dylan Parham are among the many different prospects Washington can also think about within the second spherical. 

Or issues may get much more enjoyable, and the Washington Commanders may flip a type of two picks for much more mid-round capital.