The Washington Commanders' season went about as badly as it could have possibly gone. But there were a few bright spots in players who made their case as long-term pieces.
All in all, early returns on Adam Peters' most recent draft class are promising. Josh Conerly Jr. improved drastically throughout the year after a rough start. Trey Amos showed some flashes before a fractured fibula ended his season. Jaylin Lane struggled as a receiver, but was an elite punt returner from the get-go.
Then, there was the darling of training camp: Jacory Croskey-Merritt.