Adam Peters didn't have much to work with during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Washington Commanders felt like there was an opportunity to go all-in on making sure their run to the NFC Championship game could become the start of something sustainably special. It was the correct call, but that came at a price.
Trading for proven performers — cornerback Marshon Lattimore, wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., and left tackle Laremy Tunsil — wasn't cheap. These blockbuster transactions left the Commanders with five selections in the draft. And the general manager opted to stand pat rather than attempt to trade down for additional capital.