Paulsen told fellow host Craig Hoffman of the "Take Command" podcast that it may be his own bias, but Paulsen spoke very favorably of Medrano as an aggressive athlete who could be a player who might develop in the NFL and was worth being drafted. Paulsen is also a former UCLA Bruin.

ASHBURN, Virginia -- The 2025 NFL draft began Thursday (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Washington Commanders selected Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall. Here's a look at Washington's selections: