The Washington Commanders don’t have a history of picking late in the first round, at least for the past 30+ years. But after a 12-win season and an NFC championship game appearance, the Commanders pick 29th overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
The good news is that Washington should have multiple options with the pick. The Commanders could stay home and select the best available player, or move back and out of the first round. Washington has only five selections due to three trades for veteran starters, so moving back and adding more selections would be smart.
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Of course, you need a trade partner. Fortunately, the depth of the upcoming draft matches up well with some of the Commanders’ needs. Whether it’s an edge rusher, cornerback, offensive lineman, or an offensive weapon, Washington will have multiple strong options.
Let’s pretend the Commanders remain at No. 29. What’s the history of players selected 29th overall? We’ve focused on recent history, looking back at the last 20 players selected at No. 29 in the NFL draft.
2006: C Nick Mangold, Jets
Jul 28, 2013; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) walks out to the practice field prior to training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
2007: G Ben Grubbs, Ravens
BALTIMORE – DECEMBER 13: Ben Grubbs #66 of the Baltimore Ravens defends against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Lions 48-3. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)
2008: DT Kentwan Balmer, 49ers
Jul 28, 2008; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kentwan Balmer positions himself for a play during the fourth day of training camp at the Marie P. DeBartolo Centre in Santa Clara, CA. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2009: WR Hakeem Nicks, Giants
Sep 3, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (18) runs the ball for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
2010: DB Kyle Wilson, Jets
Nov 24, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson (20) against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
2011: OT Gabe Carimi, Bears
Sep 13, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Gabe Carimi (72) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
2012: S Harrison Smith, Vikings
Jan 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoff football game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2013: WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings
Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
2014: DT Dominique Easley, Patriots
Dec 13, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Dominique Easley (99) celebrates after a sack during the first half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Texans 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2015: WR Phillip Dorsett, Colts
Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (15) celebrates his touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Colts won 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
2016: DT Robert Nkemdiche, Cardinals
Sep 30, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2017: TE David Njoku, Browns
Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
2018: DT Taven Bryan, Jaguars
Sep 11, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan (99) reacts in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
2019: DE L.J. Collier, Seahawks
Jun 11, 2019; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end L.J. Collier (95) participates in a drill during minicamp practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
2020: OT Isaiah Wilson, Titans
Aug 25, 2020; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans tackle Isaiah Wilson (79) looks to make a block during a training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Nashville, Tenn. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV/The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK
2021: CB Eric Stokes, Packers
Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
2022: G Cole Strange, Patriots
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New England Patriots guard Cole Strange (69) defends against Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Neil Farrell Jr. (93) at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2023: DT Bryan Bresee, Saints
Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) celebrates after the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
2024: OT Tyler Guyton, Cowboys
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (60) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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