Commanders Late-Round LB Raising Kain With Player to Watch Ranking

The Washington Commanders already have one of the more elite linebackers in the game today with Bobby Wagner leading their defensive unit.

With Wagner in the twilight of his career, though, the Commanders need to have a succession plan in line and ready for when the future Hall-of-Famer is officially looking to call it a career.

Some people believe Washington found that in late round selection Kain Medrano on the final day of the 2025 selection process. While Medrano doesn’t come with the kind of pressure usually reserved for top picks, some believe he is the top name to watch for the Commanders’ draft class.

Pro Football Focus writer Mason Cameron, in particular, named Medrano as the draft pick to watch for the Commanders this season.

“Medrano is built more like a strong safety than a true linebacker, but he tested out as an elite athlete with outstanding speed and explosiveness,” Cameron said. “However, his struggles as a tackler will be an issue, with his 20.7% career missed tackle rate charting in the last percentile.

“Play strength will always be a question, but Medrano can match up against tight ends in man coverage, which could be his ticket to sticking on the roster. But that also relies largely on his ability to make an impact on special teams.”

So … the kid is raising Kain?

Wagner is 34 years old. While he is coming off a great first season with Washington, there’s no guarantee he’ll be able to continue to produce at a high level moving forward.

Bringing in Medrano was a no-brainer for the organization. Whether it’s for the 2025 season or beyond.

Commanders Late-Round LB Raising Kain With Player to Watch Ranking

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