It’s early in the 2024 NFL season, but it’s not difficult to tell what the Washington Commanders need. Through two games, multiple positions viewed as needs coming into the season remain priorities for Washington.
Four positions stand above the rest: offensive tackle, edge rusher, cornerback, and wide receiver. While it’s a bit early to talk about the 2025 NFL draft, the Commanders are expected to have a pick somewhere in the top 10.
What if Washington could select a player who could fill two of those four needs?
In a mock draft from Ryan Fowler of the Draft Network, he has the Commanders picking fifth overall and selecting Colorado’s star two-way player, Travis Hunter.
The Commanders have a massive need at both corner and wide receiver. Considering the injury to Emmanuel Forbes and Washington’s depth chart at WR, they remain the perfect spot for a transcendent talent like Travis Hunter. I expect him to earn snaps on both sides of the ball at points in his career and transform the way the industry currently evaluates two-way talent. In this spot, Hunter immediately becomes Washington’s top corner with the ability to provide Jayden Daniels with another target to feed in certain packages.
Fowler describes it perfectly here. Hunter would immediately slot in as a starting cornerback and play some snaps on offense. It’s rare to see a player excel at such a high level at two positions.
Hunter has 30 receptions for 342 yards and five touchdowns through three games this season. Defensively, he has 11 tackles and one interception.
General manager Adam Peters will look for blue-chip talent, regardless of the position. Fortunately, Hunter is a blue-chip talent who fills multiple needs.