Analysis: “Conerly — A two-year starter for Oregon at left tackle, Conerly allowed just two sacks the past two years. He graded above the 75th percentile in all grading facets, including a 78.1 true pass set pass-blocking grade in 2024. Conerly shows good athleticism for the position, displaying quick and explosive feet. He doesn’t need to immediately start after the Commanders traded for Laremy Tunsil this offseason, but he could slide into guard and be very effective.
2 (61): CB Tre Amos, Ole Miss
*Amos —* Amos brings elite speed and strong movement skills to the Commanders’ defense. He earned an 85.6 coverage grade in 2024, forcing 13 incompletions and recording three interceptions. A standout at the Senior Bowl, Amos showcases good instincts in zone coverage and has the size and athleticism to lock down opposing receivers in man coverage.
4 (128): WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
*Lane —* Lane was a rotational wide receiver for Virginia Tech, primarily playing in the slot in three-receiver sets. He’s been particularly impressive avoiding tackles, finishing with 1.2 avoided tackles per game over his last three seasons. He will compete for snaps with Luke McCaffrey, who also typically only plays in the slot in three-receiver sets.
6 (205): LB Kain Medrano, UCLA
*Medrano —* Medrano will need to clean up his missed tackles in order to improve his play against the run, but last season, he earned a 76.3 coverage grade and a 71.2 pass-rush grade.
7 (245): RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Arizona
*Croskey-Merritt —* Croskey-Merritt played just one game in 2024, but in 2023, he earned a 92.7 overall grade. That season, he scored 17 touchdowns and averaged 6.3 yards per attempt.”