The 2025 NFL draft is less than three months away, and with the Super Bowl marking the end of the 2024 season, the league is focused on what comes next. For analysts and insiders, it’s all about the mock drafts, predicting which teams will select which players.
Most analysts predict that the Washington Commanders will elect to pick up a defensive player to strengthen its run defense, a few have suggested a tight end, and now ESPN’s Field Yates is predicting that the Commanders will draft a wide receiver.
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
As the Commanders look to surround Jayden Daniels with more playmakers, they could tap back into the Ohio State receiver pipeline to pair Terry McLaurin with Egbuka, who leaves Columbus with the most catches in school history (205). Egbuka is among the most ready-made prospects in this class, as he features pristine route running, reliable hands and a selflessness as a blocker that the Commanders would undoubtedly love. He caught 10 touchdowns for the Buckeyes this season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes won this year’s NCAA CFP National Championship game in decisive fashion, overcoming the toughest road to get to the big game. Emeka Egbuka was a big part of the Buckeyes’ success in 2024, and despite the hype around Jeremiah Smith’s freakishly talented athleticism, Egbuka proved he is equally as dynamic and capable on the field.
Not only would Egbuka provide Jayden Daniels with a reliable target, but Terry McLaurin is a former Buckeye, too. The two receivers complement each other well, especially with Egbuka’s experience covering the middle of the field while Smith handled the length.
The Commanders have the 29th overall pick in this year’s draft, so who they decide to grab will depend on who’s left to choose.