Trust is hard to earn when you're a low-end draft pick. It's even harder to get back if mistakes are made. That's the conundrum facing linebacker Jordan Magee as he looks to firmly cement his status as a key part of the Washington Commanders' defensive rotation in 2025.
Magee is a phenomenal athlete. The Commanders thought they had a steal on their hands with the fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but an injury when momentum was building last summer dented his progression considerably. After featuring primarily on special teams upon his return, much more was expected this time around.