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Unheralded Commanders rookie gaining legitimate buzz before training camp

The Washington Commanders didn't have the busiest draft in 2025, selecting only five players after giving up a plethora of picks in trades for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.

Those new additions ended up being Josh Conerly Jr. (pick No. 29), Trey Amos (No. 61), Jaylin Lane (No. 128), Kain Medrano (No. 205), and Jacory Croskey Merritt (No. 245). All could feature prominently as Washington aims for another deep playoff run in 2025.

Conerly and Amos are both expected to make immediate impacts, and insiders have been raving about Croskey-Merritt's potential as a late-round steal since shortly after the draft.