With the first overall pick, the Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Considered a top prospect throughout the draft process, Daniels brings a dynamic skillset to Washington. In the third round, the Commanders addressed a glaring need in their secondary by drafting Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil. Nick Saban, Alabama's former coach, offered high praise during the draft process, suggesting he could be "one of the best players in the draft." Here is how GM Adam Peters and new Head Coach Dan Quinn did with their selections for the Commanders 2024 NFL Draft: Round 1 • Pick 2 (2) • QB Jayden Daniels LSU Round 2 • Pick 4 (36) • DT Jer'Zhan Newton Illinois Round 2 • Pick 18 (50) • CB Mike Sainristil Michigan Round 2 • Pick 21 (53) • TE Ben Sinnott Kansas State Round 3 • Pick 3 (67) • G Brandon Coleman TCU Round 3 • Pick 37 (100) • WR Luke McCaffrey Nebraska Round 5 • Pick 4 (139) • LB Jordan Magee Temple Round 5 • Pick 26 (161) • SAF Dominique Hampton Washington Round 7 • Pick 2 (222) • EDGE Javo
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