Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders
Wyatt Milum, OT
School: West Virginia | Conference: Big 12
College Experience: Senior | Age: 23
Height / Weight: 6’6” / 313 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 2nd-3rd Round
Player Comparison: Braden Smith
Player Overview
West Virginia’s very own Wyatt Milum played both offensive and defensive tackle while in high school in the Mountain State. Milum finished his high school career as one of the state’s best high school prospects ever, named an all-state player three consecutive years and the top prospect in the state. The four-star prospect chose to stay home and play for the Mountaineers instead of accepting offers from the likes of Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Penn State.
Milum got right to work once he got on campus. His first year in Morgantown, he played in 12 games, starting eight of those contests at right tackle. In eight of those 12 games, Milum did not give up a sack. This would be a trend for Milum throughout his career. Next year as a sophomore, Milum started 12 games at left tackle. Milum would again not give up a sack in eight of 12 games. In his third season, Milum did not allow a sack and only eight pressures on his way to All-Big 12 honors. For his final year of college football, Milum was named an All-American after not allowing a sack for a second-consecutive year.
Strengths
- Handles stunts and twists well
- Strong punch and good hand placement in pass pro
- Good grip strength; stays attached to defenders
- Very good anchor to handle power rushers
- Nasty drive blocker, using his legs to generate power
Weaknesses
- Slower feet make it hard to stay centered on blockers
- Slow to change direction to handle counter moves
- Speed around the edge can be difficult for him to handle
- Inconsistent blocking in space
Let’s See His Work
Wyatt Milum LOL
Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia has a top 30 visit scheduled with the Commanders at the Big12 Pro Days this week.
— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) March 20, 2025
Wyatt Milum is a OT prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.01 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 284 out of 1420 OT from 1987 to 2025.
Times unofficial, splits may be projected.https://t.co/NVAKMFoLDC pic.twitter.com/MP4yDEQAnF
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 22, 2025
Gut feeling Wyatt Milum is out starting LG next season if he isn’t taken before we want to draft him
We have met with him at the Senior Bowl and Combine
He’s experienced, big and athletic 3 things AP has prioritized pic.twitter.com/xZucnSO0wG
— Hugh (@CommandersPost) March 13, 2025
How He Fits on the Commanders
The Commanders have been busy remaking their offensive line this offseason. They upgraded the left tackle spot by trading for Laremy Tunsil, adding him to a front that will include Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Brandon Coleman, and Andrew Wylie. Swing tackle Cornelius Lucas is gone, but the team signed Nate Herbig and Foster Sarell, and re-signed Trent Scott. If there is a weakness that remains along the line, it may be left guard.
The strengths and weaknesses of Wyatt Milum make him an intriguing long-term option at offensive guard. His game is all about strength and power attributes that teams covet on the interior offensive line. While movement skills are not his best attribute and he shouldn’t be asked to contribute much in an outside zone scheme, he can move and could be an effective puller in a gap scheme. The Commanders already have solutions on the interior in Allegretti, Cosmi when he gets healthy, and either Coleman or Wylie. Milum could compete to start right away, or he could be given a season to transition to the position and take on a starting role next year.