In the fifth round, the Washington Commanders drafted Nevada tight end, Cole Turner, at pick No. 149. Turner, who entered the draft as a senior, converted from wide receiver to tight end in 2020 and was one of the more productive tight ends in college, earning All-Mountain West first-team (2020) and second-team (2021) honors in that period, respectively. In addition, Turner was invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he had a great opportunity to showcase his skillset amongst college football’s best.
Turner compiled six catches for 88 yards (15.6 ypc) and one touchdown as a receiver with the Wolfpack.