Commanders' Day 3 Draft Picks: Gems or Bust?

0:00On April 25, Day 2 of the NFL draft threw Washington Commander's fans for a loop. Instead of grabbing a top-rated prospect, General Manager Adam Peters went with wide receiver Antonio Williams from Clemson, snagged at the 71st spot overall. That pick lined up exactly with his consensus ranking across draft boards, so no one's calling it a wild reach. Fans and the open threads were vocal, mostly pushing for other guys their draft bots favored higher up. Still, Peter seems locked into his board, eyeing value over hype as the team builds out the roster. Now heading into Day 3, the commanders sit pretty with the first pick in the fifth round at 147th overall, then two more in. The sixth at 187th and 209th, plus one in the seventh at 223rd. Trades could shake that up quick. Plenty of gyms left on boards like draft bots, with second-round talent at cornerback and safety, like Keonte Scott, running backs such as Mike. Washington, Jr., and third-round options stacking up at wide receiver, defensive tackle, and tight end.

1:04Fifth and sixth rounds look loaded, too, with linebackers, more tight ends, and even a kicker, too worth watching. Day 3 could deliver those George Kittle or Telenoa Hufonga types to flip the script, keep an eye out as the board thins and steals a merge. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.