Continuing my series on draft prospects can add missing pieces to the Commanders’ rebuild, this article takes a look through the 2025 edge defender class in search of players who excel at rushing the passer as well as stopping the run.
In the first year of Adam Peters’ “recalibration” the Commanders’ got off to a flying start on offense, thanks to rookie QB Jayden Daniels and his overachieving, rag-tag supporting cast. Statistically speaking, the defense was decidedly middle of the pack, ranking 18th in the league in points allowed and 13th best in yards allowed.