Grade
A
Washington Commanders
Day 2 draft picks
Illinois DT Jer'Zhan Newton (No. 36 overall)
Michigan DB Mike Sainristil (No. 50)
Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott (No. 53)
TCU OT Brandon Coleman (No. 67)
Rice WR Luke McCaffrey (No. 100)
Day 1 grade: A
Analysis: The Commanders landed a steal in the early second round with Newton, who will be a factor in the run game while providing interior pressure. They moved down in Round 2 with division-rival Philadelphia, first picking a feisty and smart but undersized cornerback in Sainristil before making one of the best value picks in the draft in Sinnott, who will be a third-down weapon and top-notch move blocker. Coleman's a long, powerful player announced as a tackle for the Commanders but could slide into guard, and McCaffrey joins his brother, Christian, in the NFL, transitioning effectively from quarterback to wide receiver (his father’s position) while at Rice.