Washington entered the draft needing to fill some holes. Most believed that finding an edge rusher was the most significant need. The Commanders disagreed, choosing to fill other needs on both sides of the ball.

The Washington Commanders went into the NFL draft with five picks and no urgency to make a big splash a year since selecting franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and after making trades and free agent signings to build around him.

The Commanders have five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list entering the draft: The 2025 NFL draft coverage will be broadcasted across NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Cord cutters can also stream the draft live on NFL+, ESPN+ or Fubo, which comes with a free trial for new users.