The Washington Commanders entered the 2025 NFL draft aware that wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel would be free agents after the upcoming 2025 season. While the focus was on Washington drafting an edge rusher, cornerback, or running back, wide receiver was also a sneaky need.
So, with the No. 128 overall pick in the NFL draft, the Commanders selected Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaylin Lane. A productive receiver and punt returner, Lane can immediately give Washington juice as a punt returner, while proving wide receiver depth.
Here's how social media reacted to Washington's new wide receiver: