The 2025 NFL Draft just finished, and training camp is still a few months away, however it’s never too early to begin discussing who Washington’s starters will be for the upcoming campaign.
Bill’s article – “The best five” got me thinking more BIG PICTURE about how this team could potentially look come September. Below are my ideal starters and key backup at each position.
Commanders Offense:
QB: Jayden Daniels
Backup – Marcus Mariota
RB: Brian Robinson
Backup – Jacory Croskey-Merritt
3rd Down RB: Austin Ekeler
Backup – Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WR (X): Terry McLaurin
Backup – Noah Brown
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WR (Move): Deebo Samuel
Backup – Ja’Corey Brooks
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WR (slot): Luke McCaffrey
Backup – Jaylin Lane
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TE (Y): Zach Ertz
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TE (F): John Bates
Backup – Ben Sinnott
LT: Laremy Tunsil
Backup – Trent Scott
LG: Brandon Coleman
Backup – Nick Allegretti
C: Tyler Biadasz
Backup – Nate Herbig
RG: Sam Cosmi (Andrew Wylie until Cosmi returns)
Backup – Andrew Wylie/Nate Herbig
RT: Josh Conerly
Backup – Andrew Wylie
Commanders Defense:
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EDGE: Dorance Armstrong
Backup – Javontae Jean-Baptiste
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DT: Daron Payne
Backup – Eddie Goldman
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DT: Javon Kinlaw
Backup – Jer’Zhan Newton
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EDGE: Deatrich Wise (TBD)
Backup – Clelin Ferrell
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LB (MIKE): Bobby Wagner
Backup – Jordan Magee
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LB (WILL): Frankie Luvu
Backup – Dominique Hampton/Kain Medrano
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Hybrid (LEO): Jacob Martin/Frankie Luvu (situationally)
Backup – Dominique Hampton
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CB: Marshon Lattimore
Backup – Jonathan Jones
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CB: Trey Amos
Backup – Car’lin Vigers/Jonathan Jones
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Slot CB: Mike Sainristil
Backup – Noah Igbinoghene
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Big Nickle: Tyler Owens
Backup – Dominique Hampton
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SS: Will Harris
Backup – Tyler Owens
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FS: Quan Martin
Backup – Percy Butler
Special Teams:
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K: Matt Gay
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P: Tress Way
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KR: Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Backup – Luke McCaffrey
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PR: Jaylin Lane
Backup – Ja’Corey Brooks
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Special Teams Captain: Jeremy Reaves
Poll
How would you rate this season’s potential starting lineup versus last years?
42%
Slightly better
(187 votes)
2%
About the same
(12 votes)
442 votes total
Poll
What position battle will be the most interesting one to watch in camp this summer?
17%
Slot wide receiver
(57 votes)
2%
Defensive tackle
(9 votes)
7%
Outside cornerback
(24 votes)
333 votes total
Poll
Which undrafted free agent has the best chance of making the 53-man roster?
47%
Ja’Corey Brooks (WR)
(138 votes)
14%
Car’lin Viggers (CB)
(42 votes)
3%
Fentrell Cypress (DB)
(10 votes)
14%
Tim McKay (OL)
(43 votes)
6%
Gabe Taylor (S)
(18 votes)
0%
Rickey Barker (DT)
(1 vote)
5%
Robert McDaniel (DB)
(16 votes)
4%
Tre Rucker (S)
(14 votes)
289 votes total