The Washington Commanders continue locking up their 2023 NFL draft class. On Friday, the Commanders agreed to terms with the third-round choice, Arkansas center Ricky Stromberg.
The 6-foot-3, 306-pound Stromberg was the No. 97 overall selection, the compensatory pick Washington received for losing Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff in free agency.
Stromberg was a four-year starter for Arkansas in the rugged SEC, beginning his career starting 11 games at guard [two at left guard and nine at right guard].
As a sophomore in 2020, Stromberg started eight games, all at center. In 2021, Stromberg started all 13 games at center, earning second-team All-SEC honors. The Razorbacks averaged over 227 yards rushing per game, which led all Power 5 teams.
In his senior season, Stromberg started all 12 games, did not allow a sack, was named first-team All-SEC and was an honorable mention All-American. Stromberg also won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, given annually to the SEC’s top offensive lineman.
Stromberg will compete with free-agent signee Nick Gates to start at center in 2023. Those two, combined with veteran Tyler Larsen, give Washington some outstanding depth at center after being forced to play at least four centers due to injury in each of the last two seasons.