The Commanders were below average in this metric in the 2023 draft and again in 2024, consistently reaching for players.
But last year, Washington finished #11.
This year, they finished No. 1 in the NFL in terms of draft capital over expected.
Washington didnโt have much capital, but it grabbed value early and often.
It started in Round 1, when Sonny Styles slipped from an expected top-five pick to the Commanders at No. 7.
With Fridayโs only pick, the Commanders drafted WR Antonio Williams in Round 3 at No. 71 when he was expected to go at No. 66.
But their Saturday picks flashed even more value.
In Round 5, they took EDGE Joshua Josephs at No. 146 when he was expected to go No. 77.
In Round 6, they drafted RB Kaytron Allen at No. 186 when he was expected to go No. 130.
Later that round, they grabbed C Matt Gulbin from Michigan State at No. 208 when he was expected to go No. 168.
This was an exercise in maximizing draft capital and making more out of less by drafting players the vast majority of evaluators expected to go earlier in the draft.
Itโs frustrating that fans invested four years into the Commanders jerseys
Buying in, supporting it, & spending money on merch, only to have it changed again.
It feels like a bit of a disservice to the fans who committed to it.
With that said, I'll always support. #RaiseHail
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To celebrate the AWESOME new look for our friends @Commanders, we're giving away a jersey!
For a chance to win:
1โฃ REPOST this post
2โฃ FOLLOW @FanDuel & @Commanders
3โฃ REPLY with #RaiseHail
Rules: https://t.co/CPLiqTROTb
Would love to spread some love to someone with this Madrid, Spain
@Commanders rally towel.
Just share the post and I'll pick someone when I get back to the states. #RaiseHail
The NFLโs first-ever regular-season game in Madrid will be played tomorrow at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabeu.
The field is stored in an underground greenhouse with automated mowers, irrigation, and LED lighting.
It's easily the NFLโs best international venue ever.
Jayden Daniels' elbow dislocation injury was grotesque, but because it is not his throwing elbow, there will not be a Tommy John UCL surgery. This injury is not career-threatening, and depending on the associated injuries, there is a slim chance it may not be season-ending.
Sam Darnold is 1 of 2 QBs in the last 20 seasons with 4 total touchdowns and a perfect passer rating in the 1st half of a primetime game
The other was Michael Vick of the Eagles in Week 10, 2010 at Washington
๐จCOMMANDERS SUPER BOWL ERA JERSEY GIVEAWAY๐จ
Iโm giving away one (1) jersey of your choice to a random winner!
STEPS
1). Repost this post
2). Follow me and @SleeperNFL
3). Comment โ#RaiseHailโ
Winner will be selected randomly Sunday (9/7). Good luck! ๐ซก
๐จ GIVEAWAY ๐จ
We are giving away this Cooper DeJean signed Super Bowl LIX mini helmet to 1 lucky Eagles fan who:
โข RTโs this tweet
โข Follows @MC__Collections#FlyEaglesFly
IT'S EAGLES PARADE DAY ๐
To celebrate, we're teaming up with the @Eagles to give away a signed helmet from a certain superstar RB ๐ฆ
To enter:
1๏ธโฃ Repost
2๏ธโฃ Follow @FDSportsbook
3๏ธโฃ Reply with #FlyEaglesFly
Winner to be chosen on 2/21
Rules: https://t.co/d63vgL7nE0
๐จ DOUBLE JERSEY GIVEAWAY ๐จ
๐น LIKE this tweet
๐น RETWEET this tweet
๐น FOLLOW this account
Two winners will get to choose the player jersey of their choice!
๐๏ธ Winners announced on Saturday (Feb. 1st)
Good luck, everyone! ๐
Alright, fam - todayโs Playoff Edition giveaway is one of the giclee prints of Jayden Daniels (11x14).
Winner announced during the game tonight.
Repost, follow and letโs #RaiseHail
Note: there are an additional 4 of these left if anyone wants to buy one. ($40 to @paulnicholsdc on Venmo)