5 prospects Commanders could steal at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders 2024 campaign unfortunately came to a screeching halt after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. However, this team was not supposed to be there.

Every fan should be ecstatic with how the season turned out for the Commanders. They generated national headlines for the right reasons and made the NFL sit up and take notice once again. The future is incredibly bright despite falling at the final hurdle before the Super Bowl.

The offseason is now here. It is time to improve the roster to get the Commanders back into the final four or perhaps even go one better next time around.

Adam Peters and his staff have several months to decide what they will do in free agency and who they will draft with their seven selections. Several prospects could be great additions to the Commanders. It'll be a waiting game at No. 29 overall, but the front office will have a shortlist of options to ensure they don't get left short.

Let's take a look at five prospects that the Commanders could steal at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Prospects Commanders could steal at No. 29 in the 2025 NFL Draft

Commanders could draft Nic Scourton

• Edge Rusher | Texas A&M Aggies

Nic Scourton finished the 2024 season with four sacks, 36 pressures, and 25 tackles for Texas A&M. This season earned him an 80.0 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. He's a 6-foot-4, 285-pound wrecking crew coming off the edge.

Scourton is a very well rounded player that can be versatile in the pass-and-run game. The Washington Commanders allowed the third most rushing yards in 2024. The defense needs good run defenders on the edge and that is exactly what he could be.

In addition to Scourton's outstanding run defense, he also shows off good pass-rush traits —they just need developing. Dan Quinn would be the perfect guy for the job.

Scourton has great speed off the edge for a man his size. He can mix his speed with power. He also has an extremely high motor. The prospect's football IQ is high, giving him the ability to consistently adjust during plays.

The former Aggies' standout uses the bull rush as his specialty. What needs developing is Scourton's counter-moves when his initial efforts are thwarted by opposing offensive linemen.

His power allows Scourton to make offensive linemen panic, especially when it's a bull rush. But he does not capitalize with a second move. Quinn would be able to refine this.

Commanders could draft Mike Green

• Edge Rusher | Marshall Thundering Herd

Mike Green finished the 2024 season with 17 sacks, 59 pressures, and 45 tackles for Marshall. He earned a 92.4 overall Pro Football Focus grade for his exceptional efforts, coming in at 6-foot-4 and 248 pounds.

Green is an exceptional athlete, which will not go unnoticed by Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. His explosive get-off and bend allow him to get around opposing offensive tackles with ease. This is matched by a relentless work ethic that's hard not to love.

He has a large toolbox of pass-rush moves and counters that give Green the ability to attack offensive linemen in various ways. He displays elite flashes that show what he could be with additional refinement in the pros.

Playing against subpar competition makes him a risk, although Green's stock has soared throughout the assessment process so far. The prospect's athletic build without boasting prototypical NFL length could be a gamble the Commanders take if he makes it to No. 29 overall.

Green does not have the ideal body frame. But if there is one guy who can get the best out of a pass rusher, it's Quinn.

Commanders could draft Josh Simmons

• Offensive Tackle | Ohio State Buckeyes

Josh Simmons was widely regarded as the top offensive tackle in the 2025 NFL Draft class before going down with a season-ending knee injury. During his six games played in the 2024 season, the dominant edge protector only allowed one pressure for the Ohio State Buckeyes, who eventually won the college football national championship.

Despite the injury, Simmons should be talked about more. However, the issue could put some teams off, making him a potential steal for the Commanders at the end of the first round.

Simmons has a good NFL frame for an edge lineman and presents good strength and power. He has a quick initial step and is an elite second-level blocker.

He has succeeded at Ohio State no matter what the pass rush competition is, giving evidence that he is ready for the NFL level. Simmons is outstanding in all phases, which makes him a tempting proposition for the Commanders if everything checks out medially.

Washington needs to fortify the trenches on both sides of the football to hang with the NFL's best. The offensive line played fairly well, but Adam Peters won't be settling. If he feels like Simmons (or anyone else) would be an upgrade on the options available, he won't hesitate to pull the trigger.

Commanders could draft Emeka Egbuka

• Wide Receiver | Ohio State Buckeyes

Emeka Egbuka finished the 2024 season with 81 receptions on 106 targets for 1,011 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He comes in at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. He earned a 79.5 overall Pro Football Focus grade and bolstered his draft stock considerably.

The Washington Commanders' offense needs a compliment to Terry McLaurin in a big way. Egbuka would be that, but also the guy who takes over as the WR1 once the second-team All-Pro is past his prime.

Egbuka is lightning fast and is expected to test extremely well at the NFL Scouting Combine. He can run the whole route tree at a good level with great breaks at the top of his stems and dependable hands when the ball hits him. This is matched by eye-catching yards after the catch prowess to further raise intrigue among scouts and front office personnel.

If Adam Peters has a chance to grab Egbuka at No. 29, it should be a no-brainer pick. Whether he'll be around by that point is another matter entirely.

Commanders could draft Omarion Hampton

• Running Back | North Carolina Tar Heels

Omarion Hampton secured a phenomenal 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 281 carries during his final college campaign at North Carolina. He also caught 38 passes for 373 receiving yards and two scores. The Commanders just so happen to have a potential need at the running back position after regression from the group over the second half of 2024.

Everyone is talking about Ashton Jeanty as the top running back in this class and with good reason. Hampton should be talked about just as much. It is not crazy to say that the two are at a similar level potential-wise in the NFL.

Hampton's contact balance is elite — 1,222 of his yards came after contact and his offensive line was not good on the Tar Heels. Once he sees a hole, the backfield threat darts through it like a missile and can bounce off multiple tackles and stay standing.

Adding to that contact balance, Hampton finishes every rep violently and effectively. He's a difficult proposition to bring down once early momentum generates to the second level.

Hampton is a solid pass catcher. He displays willingness and ability to pass block. This is what you want to see when looking for a bell cow running back.

If Hampton is available at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Peters might jump at the opportunity. Especially considering Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler are heading into the final year of their respective deals.

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