Washington Commanders' 2024 Draft Class: Commanders Draft DT Jer'Zhan Newton
The Washington Commanders wrapped up their 2024 draft class with nine selections. As part of their draft class, the Commanders drafted Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton in round 2 with the 36th overall pick.
Here is a complete breakdown of all of the Commanders' draft picks:
Round 1: No. 2: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Round 2: No. 36: Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton, DT, Illinois
Round 2: No. 50: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Round 2: No. 53: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas St.
Round 3: No. 67: Brandon Coleman, OL, TCU
Round 3: No. 100: Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
Round 5: No. 139: Jordan Magee, LB, Temple
Round 5: No. 161: Dominique Hampton, S, Washington
Round 7: No. 222: Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Edge, Notre Dame
The Commanders enter the 2024 season with a new head coach in Dan Quinn. The Commanders also have a new quarterback in LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. On the offensive side of the ball, the Commanders also drafted Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, and Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey.
Quinn will look to revamp the Commanders' defense this upcoming season. To that end, the Commanders drafted Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton, Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil, Temple linebacker Jordan Magee, Washington safety Dominique Hampton, and Notre Dame edge Javontae Jean-Baptiste. The Commanders still have a lot of roster holes as they enter the 2024 season.
By: SportsLifeMoney™ Staff