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Dan Quinn highlighted his desire to get younger players involved more. The Washington Commanders are going nowhere fast, so this represents the best chance to start planning for the future before another crucial offseason for the franchise in 2026.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 21

Commanders' rookie confronted with uncomfortable truth after latest setback

The Washington Commanders were gearing up for a tough test against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. And their defensive game plan centered mainly on the need to contain All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 25

Commanders just landed golden shot to solve hidden weakness

The Washington Commanders are likely to enter the season with Jordan Magee and Kain Medrano as their two primary backup linebackers. That might not be enough based on preseason efforts.

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With the 2025 college football season just around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at theOhio State Buckeyes' schedule prior to week one.

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Washington Commanders News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 12

UCLA's Kain Medrano Impresses in NFL Preseason

Kain Medrano, a former UCLA linebacker, recently made his debut in the Washington Commanders' preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Commanders' team reporter Zach Selby put Medrano down as one of the "must-watch" players in the Week 1 matchup.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 12

Commanders' rookie turns heads with raw talent and brutal errors in debut

There was an enormous sense of intrigue to see the Washington Commanders' rookie class in action for the first time. There weren't many more fascinating players to monitor than Kain Medrano.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 8

Commanders rookie LB making eagerly anticipated debut vs. Patriots

Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Kain Medrano is making his NFL debut tonight on the road against the New England Patriots. Team reporter Zach Selby listed Medrano as one of the players to watch ahead of tonight's matchup.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 7

Commanders' rookie riser has everything to gain in high-stakes preseason debut

When Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters selected Kain Medrano in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, eyebrows were raised. Washington’s first three picks — offensive lineman, cornerback, and wide receiver — came at obvious positions of need.

Oregon Ducks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

Commanders agree to terms with second-round CB Trey Amos

It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 8

Commanders rookie linebacker labeled 'project' ahead of training camp

Washington Commanders linebacker Kain Medrano is entering his first season with the team. The sixth-round pick out of UCLA is hoping to carve out any kind of role with the Commanders, whether on special teams or defense.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / June 7

Commanders rookie exciting coach ahead of minicamp

The Washington Commanders knew they needed to add a linebacker in the draft, which is why they selected Kain Medrano out of UCLA in the sixth round. Medrano has versatility.

NFL News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 5

UCLA's Medrano Credits Former Bruin Coach for Draft Selection

Former UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano was drafted by the Washington Commanders with the 228th overall pick in Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. He leaned on a familiar friend to get him to Washington on draft night.

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Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / June 3

Polarizing Commanders draft pick waging all-out war on doubters

The Washington Commanders raised a few eyebrows by taking Kain Medrano at No. 205 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He comes highly recommended, and the linebacker is eager to maximize every possible resource required to ease his transition.

Commanders Round 6 linebacker named 'rookie to watch' in team's draft class

The Washington Commanders are hoping that sixth-round rookie linebacker Kain Medrano can take his talents from UCLA to the nation's capital to start his NFL career.

Commanders rookie could be massive sleeper pick

The Washington Commanders took a chance on UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano with the No. 205 overall pick in the sixth round of last weekend's NFL Draft. Medrano was the fourth pick out of five for the Commanders, but there's a chance he could emerge into one of the key players for Washington's defense in the years to come.

Grading Commanders' Selection of UCLA's Kain Medrano

We're grading each UCLA Bruin selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Grades will be based on whether the situation the player is going to is set up to get the most out of said Bruin.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 30

Bruins Recently Drafted LB Eager for New Opportunity

Former UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano addressed the media for the first time as a Washington Commander after being drafted in the sixth round (205th) in last weekend's 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 27

Kain Medrano ready to build with the Commanders after being drafted No. 205 overall

Becoming the No. 205 overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders, former UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano isn’t taking this opportunity for granted — and he’s already sending a message to his new teammates.

Watch: Highlights from Commanders sixth-round pick LB Kain Medrano

The Washington Commanders made another move to improve their defense on Day 3 of the NFL Draft 2025. The Commanders used their sixth-round pick to select UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 26

Commanders given fantastic grade for Round 6 pick

The Washington Commanders are making their final touches on their 2025 NFL Draft class with their Day 3 picks. In the sixth round, the Commanders landed UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano with the No.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kain Medrano, UCLA

Kain Medrano has been half of one of the most effective LB duos in the country, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 6’3” 222 lbs A Colorado native, Kain Medrano committed to UCLA as a three-star athlete out of East HS in 2019.

College Football News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 2

30 Days of Colts Fits: LB Kain Medrano, UCLA

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially a month away. In order to help you all along until draft day, I decided to start a daily prospect spotlight series to talk about some players that the Indianapolis Colts could target next month.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: LB Kain Medrano, UCLA

Kain Medrano makes for an intriguing Day 3 developmental player/special teams guy who could also have a future at safety. A former three-star recruit out of East High School in Pueblo, Colorado, where he was the 16th recruit in his state and the 131st overall athlete during the 2019 recruiting cycle.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 27

EXCLUSIVE: UCLA's Kain Medrano Talks Draft Process, 2024 Season

UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano is a player who is probably better suited for the NFL than college football due to his discipline and play style. He's a scheme fit in most defenses, and from the conversation Medrano had with UCLA Bruins On SI on Wednesday, he's more than willing to share his experiences and lessons taken from them.

UCLA Bruins News / The 33rd Team / January 26, 2025

Kain Medrano 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For UCLA Bruins LB

Height: 6024 (verified) Weight: 219lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Justin Strnad UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano projects as a special teams contributor at the NFL level with the upside of becoming a sub-package defender.