The Washington Commanders had a long wait for their second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. And with only four picks in the last six rounds, general manager Adam Peters had to make the most of them.
This was always the price for any risky deal activity throughout the offseason. The Commanders were more aggressive than others in their search for elite-level players to help the team’s Super Bowl run. That will be extremely beneficial, but it has left Peters with insufficient viable assets to be flexible when the selection arrives.
The Commanders undoubtedly took that into account. Peters is a diligent planner who completed his ambitious project well ahead of schedule. Last year was all about quantity since there were so many holes to fill. This year is about finding high-quality reinforcements who can effortlessly integrate into the team’s new ethos.
Fans became increasingly concerned as exceptional talents dropped off the board. Patience is not a virtue when it comes to draft darlings. Fortunately for the Commanders, they have a controlled, ruthlessly efficient front-office chief to keep them on the right track.
Commanders receive cornerback insurance with Trey Amos’ choice.
Patience paid off for the Commanders, but not with another edge rusher. Instead, Peters selected cornerback Trey Amos at No. 61 overall.
Amos completes Washington’s cornerback room well. He’s a large, perimeter coverage presence with the size Dan Quinn is looking for. The former Ole Miss standout excels in press situations, demonstrating the physicality required to force receivers off their routes quickly. This is complemented by enough athleticism to mirror receivers and run with them downfield.
He’s also skilled at producing turnovers that always transition smoothly. The Commanders still need a pass rusher, and they don’t have a third-round pick yet, but this is another example of drafting the best players available.
This also provides the Commanders with a backup plan in the case Marshon Lattimore is unable to return to his previous form. Last season’s headline trade acquisition struggled to adjust after joining the organization with a hamstring injury. There are strong hopes that he will recover, but Peters was correct in not leaving anything to chance.
Most analysts believed Amos could go higher than this. If the youngster adjusts well, Mike Sainristil will be able to return to the nickel position more frequently, which offers considerable advantages.
It is hardly an advantage, but the more productive Washington’s cornerbacks are, the more time those in the front seven will have to produce pressure.
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