With Logan Thomas rehabbing a torn ACL, the Washington Commanders selected Cole Turner with the 149th pick in Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Turner, out of Nevada, met with Washington for a private workout recently, along with Nevada quarterback Carson Strong. Turner was actually a wide receiver then transitioned to tight end. Anyone watching Carson Wentz while a Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Instant analysis: Washington selects Cole Turner at No. 149
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WATCH: Ron Rivera informs Sam Howell he's a Washington Commander
The Washington Commanders selected North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell with the No. 144 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Is Howell Washington’s future franchise quarterback? Howell joins Washington as the third quarterback on the roster behind Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The good news for Howell and Washington is there are no expectations for 2022. The former UNC … [Read more...] about WATCH: Ron Rivera informs Sam Howell he's a Washington Commander
Commanders select Tulsa guard Chris Paul No. 230 overall in the 2022 NFL draft
The Washington Commanders selected Tulsa guard Chris Paul with the No. 230 overall selection in the 2022 NFL draft. Paul is the first offensive lineman selected by Washington in the 2022 draft. A four-year starter at Tulsa, Paul started in 38 of the 42 games he played for the Golden Hurricane. Paul started 18 games at right tackle, 12 games at left guard and eight games at … [Read more...] about Commanders select Tulsa guard Chris Paul No. 230 overall in the 2022 NFL draft
Commanders select Oklahoma State CB Christian Holmes No. 240 overall in the 2022 NFL draft
The Washington Commanders selected Oklahoma State cornerback Christian Holmes with the No. 240 overall selection in the 2022 NFL draft. Holmes is a 6-foot-0, 205-pound defensive back who finished his career at Oklahoma State after starting his career at Missouri. Holmes finished his final season with 39 tackles, one sack, one interception and six passes defended. Holmes is a … [Read more...] about Commanders select Oklahoma State CB Christian Holmes No. 240 overall in the 2022 NFL draft
Instant analysis: Washington selects two in 7th round
The Washington Commanders closed out their 2022 NFL Draft by making two selections in the 7th (final) round. At No. 230 the Commanders selected Tulsa Guard 6-foot-4 323 pound Chris Paul. Chris Paul (Tulsa guard) is the first Washington pick from that school since Gus Frerotte in 1994. Frerotte was also a seventh-rounder — Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 30, 2022 Paul has … [Read more...] about Instant analysis: Washington selects two in 7th round