The opinions expressed in this article are based solely on Logan Paulsen's opinions and expertise as a draft analyst and do not reflect those of the Commanders' front office.
The NFL Draft is finally upon us. In just a few hours, the Washington Commanders will be on the clock at No. 29 overall to decide who they want to add to their roster.
This year is going to be a bit different, though, as the Commanders haven't picked this low in the draft in decades. They will not have their pick of the top prospects in the class, as they have in previous years, and will need to watch as the 28 teams ahead of them make their picks. General manager Adam Peters said there's little certainty about how the first round will go after the first few picks, and several analysts agree. Many of them have said that the quality of player between Nos. 11 and 40 isn't drastically different.
Fortunately, the Commanders can still get a good player where they're picking in the draft, and Command Center analyst Logan Paulsen has been giving his take on the class. He's already released his top 100 big board and tier-by-tier breakdown, which can be found HERE and HERE. Now, we're taking a look at his top players in each position group, based on his top 100. Let's dive into it.
Quarterbacks
Cam Ward, Miami, No. 7 overall*Drafted by the Tennessee Titans- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, No. 33 overall
Jaxson Dart, No. 59 overallDrafted by the New York GiantsTyler Shough, Louisville, No. 84 overallDrafted by the New Orleans Saints
Running back
Ashton Jeanty, No. 2 overallDrafted by the Las Vegas RaidersOmarion Hampton, No. 24 overallDrafted by the Los Angeles ChargersTreveyon Henderson, No. 44 overallDrafted by the New England PatriotsKaleb Johnson, No. 56 overallDrafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers- Dylan Sampson, No. 60 overall
Quinshon Judkins, No. 69 overallDrafted by the Cleveland Browns- Cam Skattebo, No. 81 overall
- RJ Harvey, No. 95 overall
Wide receiver
Travis Hunter, No. 3 overallDrafted by the Jacksonville JaguarsMatthew Golden, No. 11 overallDrafted by the Green Bay PackersTetairoa McMillan, No. 18 overallDrafted by the Carolina PanthersEmeka Egbuka, No. 25 overallDrafted by Tampa Bay BuccaneersLuther Burden III, No. 30 overallDrafted by the Chicago BearsJayden Higgins, No. 39 overallDrafted by the Houston TexansJaylen Noel, No. 47 overallDrafted by the Houston TexansJack Bech, No. 49 overallDrafted by the Las Vegas RaidersTre Harris, No. 64 overallDrafted by the Los Angele ChargersKyle Williams, No. 73 overallDrafted by the New England Patriots- Tory Horton, No. 76 overall
- Jalen Royals, No. 80 overall
- Elic Ayomanor, No. 83 overall
Savion Williams, No. 93 overallDrafted by the Green Bay Packers- Tez Johnson, No. 96 overall
Tight end
Colston Loveland, No. 6 overallDrafted by the Chicago BearsTyler Warren, No. 14 overallDrafted by the Indianapolis ColtsMason Taylor, No. 37 overallDrafted by the New York JetsElijah Arroyo, No. 61 overallDrafted by the Seattle SeahawksTerrance Ferguson, No. 67 overallDrafted by the Los Angeles Rams- Mitchell Evans, No. 92 overall
Offensive tackle
Will Campbell, No. 5 overallDrafted by the New England PatriotsArmand Membou, No. 8 overallDrafted by the New York JetsKelvin Banks, No. 19 overallDrafted by the New Orleans SaintsJosh Simmons, No. 21 overallDrafted by Kansas City ChiefsGrey Zabel, No. 28 overallDrafted by the Seattle SeahawksJosh Conerly Jr., No. 35 overallDrafted by the Washington CommandersAireontae Ersery, No. 51 overallDrafted by the Houston TexansOzzy Trapilo, No. 66 overallDrafted by the Chicago Bears- Charles Grant, No. 78 overall
Anthony Belton, No. 88 overallDrafted by the Green Bay Packers- Jalen Travis, No. 100 overall
Guard
Donovan Jackson, No. 29 overallDrafted by Minnesota VikingsTyler Booker, No. 32 overallDrafted by the Dallas CowboysJonah Savaiinaea, No. 52 overallDrafted by the Miami Dolphins- Marcus Mbow, No. 63 overall
Tate Ratledge, No. 65 overallDrafted by the Detroit Lions- Emery Jones, No. 90 overall
- Jalen Rivers, No. 98 overall
Center
- Jared Wilson, No. 79 overall
Defensive tackle
Mason Graham, No. 4 overallDrafted by the Cleveland BrownsDerrick Harmon, No. 10 overallDrafted by the Pittsburgh SteelersKenneth Grant, No. 27 overallDrafted by the Miami DolphinsWalter Nolan, No. 34 overallDrafted by the Arizona CardinalsAlfred Collins, No. 42 overallDrafted by the San Francisco 49ersOmarr Norman-Lott, No. 46 overallDrafted by the Kansas City ChiefsDarius Alexander, No. 55 overallDrafted by the New York GiantsTyleik Williams, No. 68 overallDrafted by the Detroit LionsJamaree Caldwell, No. 97 overallDrafted by the Los Angeles Chargers
Defensive end/EDGE
Abdul Carter, No. 1 overallDrafted by the New York GiantsMike Green, No. 13 overallDrafted by the Baltimore RavensMykel Williams, No. 20 overallDrafted by the San Francisco 49ersShemar Steward, No. 22 overallDrafted by the Cincinnati BengalsDonovan Ezeiruaku, No. 23 overallDrafted by the Dallas CowboysJames Pearce Jr., No. 38 overallDrafted by the Atlanta FalconsNic Scourton, No. 40 overallDrafted by the Carolina PanthersLandon Jackson, No. 41 overallDrafted by the Buffalo BillsJT Tuimoloau, No. 45 overallDrafted by the Indianapolis ColtsOluwafemi Oladejo, No. 58 overallDrafted by the Tennessee TitansPrincely Umanmielen, No. 70 overallDrafted by the Carolina Panthers- Braydn Swinson, No. 74 overall
Jordan Burch, No. 75 overallDrafted by the Arizona Cardinals- Jack Sawyer, No. 77 overall
- Jared Ivey, No. 86 overall
- David Walker, No. 94 overall
- Sai'vion Jones, No. 99 overall
Linebacker
Jalon Walker, No. 16 overallDrafted by the Atlanta FalconsJihaad Campbell, No. 17 overallDrafted by the Philadelphia EaglesCaron Schwesinger, No. 53 overallDrafted by the Cleveland BrownsDemetrius Knight, Jr., No. 62 overallDrafted by the Cincinnati Bengals- Kain Madrano, No. 87 overall
- Jeffrey Bassa, No. 91 overall
Cornerback
Travis Hunter, No. 3 overallDrafted by the Jacksonville JaguarsWill Johnson, No. 12 overallDrafted by the Arizona CardinalsJahdae Barron, No. 15 overallDrafted by the Denver BroncosShavon Revel, Jr., No. 31 overallDrafted by the Dallas CowboysMaxwell Hairston, No. 36 overallDrafted by the Buffalo BillsTrey Amos, No. 43 overallDrafted by the Washington CommandersBenjamin Morrison, No. 48 overallDrafted by the Tampa Bay BuccaneersAzareye'h Thomas, No. 54 overallDrafted by the New York JetsJacob Parrish, No. 72 overallDrafted by the Tampa Bay BuccaneersNohl Williams, No. 82 overallDrafted by the Kansas City ChiefsDarien Porter, No. 89 overallDrafted by the Las Vegas Raiders
Safety
Malaki Starks, No. 9 overallDrafted by the Baltimore RavensNick Emmanwori, No. 26 overallDrafted by the Seattle Seahawks- Xavier Watts, No. 50 overall
Kevin Winston Jr., No. 57 overallDrafted by the Tennessee TitansAndrew Mukuba, No. 71 overallDrafted by the Philadelphia Eagles- Latham Ransom, No. 85 overall
