The Washington Commanders have yet to hire a head coach, but they can take a big step forward with three of the top 40 picks in the 2024 NFL draft, including No. 2 overall.
That work to improve the roster begins this week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. General manager Adam Peters is in Mobile along with others in Washington’s scouting department to check out some of the best prospects at the Senior Bowl. And with needs throughout the roster, the Commanders could find plenty of help.
Several prospects have stood out through two days of practice, including multiple offensive linemen. Washington could be searching for as many as four new starters on the offensive line in 2024, and there are numerous day-one starters in Mobile.
Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State), Jackson Powers-Johnson (Oregon), Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) and Jordan Morgan (Arizona) are just some of the offensive linemen to make a case for being selected in the first round.
We’re only halfway through the week, but the offensive line is clearly the strongest group at the Senior Bowl.
Who else impressed on Wednesday? From those present in Mobile, here are 10 standouts from the second day of practice.
South Alabama QB Carter Bradley
You could make the case that the least unheralded quarterback among the seven in Mobile was the best on Wednesday.
Hometown QB prospect Carter Bradley (South Alabama) rips a seam throw to Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith for a score during 7-on-7s. pic.twitter.com/wnWbRdgOfY
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) January 31, 2024
This was throw of the day by Carter Bradley. Ripped it through tight coverage for a TD during 7-7. pic.twitter.com/t4sSzYwYir
— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) January 31, 2024
Michigan WR Roman Wilson
Roman Wilson is separating himself — literally — with an impressive week in Mobile.
Post-practice competitive period. Catch of the day by Roman Wilson. 👀 pic.twitter.com/1TU8QUehPb
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 31, 2024
Roman Wilson has been absolutely sensational in Mobile. pic.twitter.com/PnmvowfhNF
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 31, 2024
Oregon OL Jackson Powers-Johnson
Jackson Powers-Johnson may be done for the week, but his first two days have opened eyes.
Jackson Powers-Johnson was really, really good today (again).
The balance at contact and ability to push the rusher wide with his off-hand is tremendous. pic.twitter.com/JkyOzBarQL
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 31, 2024
I cannot say enough say impressive @oregonfootball OL Jackson Powers-Johnson has been. Dominating at center and guard. Wins consistently with power, but here he shows the patience and quickness, too.
Not sure he’s lost a 1-on-1 rep all week pic.twitter.com/wC1T5FWPN5
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 31, 2024
South Carolina Xavier Legette
Wilson isn’t the only wide receiver opening eyes in Mobile.
Xavier Legette just wanted it more😤
— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 31, 2024
Nice rep from Xavier Legette here👀
(@XavierLegette |@GamecockFB) pic.twitter.com/UCcdPcndOE
— TDT Media (@ThirdDownThurs) January 31, 2024
Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell
Early mock drafts had Mitchell going in round two. That’s not happening. Mitchell has cemented himself as a first-round pick.
Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell is the best defensive player at Senior Bowl & this is the best rep of the week! pic.twitter.com/SOBJeZGLlH
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 31, 2024
Quinyon Mitchell is THAT dude🗣️
— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 31, 2024
Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga
Another strong day from Fuaga.
Taliese Fuaga vs Adisa Isaac💪
— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 31, 2024
Taliese Fuaga was the talk of the morning at @SeniorBowl practices. He feels like a first-round lock.#NFLDraft | @TheDraftNetwork pic.twitter.com/FZv6f0PsF9
— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) January 31, 2024
Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat
Sweat is massive, and he can move. He’s in a class of his own for this class due to his combination of size and athleticism.
There's only so much you can do to slow down 360+ pounds.
T'Vondre Sweat is inevitable when he wants to be. pic.twitter.com/oWTi3pvjUj
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 31, 2024
Here is every one-on-one pass-rush rep by #Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat on Day 2 of the Senior Bowl: pic.twitter.com/Ry51jYSoLD
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 31, 2024
Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton
Another Oklahoma offensive tackle going in round one? Guyton is solidifying himself with a terrific week.
The frame of #Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton (6-7, 328) is impressive. Has had a good week and trending towards being in the top 20 conversations. pic.twitter.com/O7NUhJZxLF
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) January 31, 2024
Games are won and lost in the trenches! We remain on Tyler Guyton watch 👀 pic.twitter.com/0aJNsKKvmJ
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) January 31, 2024
Missouri EDGE Darius Robinson
Darius Robinson came into this week looking like a top-50 pick. He’s one of the best players in Mobile and could find himself among the top 20 picks when it’s all said and done.
Missouri DL Darius Robinson is putting on a clinic at the Senior Bowl📈
— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 31, 2024
Darius Robinson destroying run blocks. Pure power 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/nQdq3Wnwft
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) January 31, 2024
Oregon DL Brandon Dorlus
Dorlus is a versatile defender who could play inside or outside at the next level. If Dan Quinn is the head coach, Dorlus is a perfect pick sometime in the second round.
Brandon Dorlus.
WHEW pic.twitter.com/LgCUTkoWPt
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 31, 2024
Oregon DT Brandon Dorlus was a super versatile player for the Ducks in 2023. Love what he brings to the next level pic.twitter.com/I4Qg78W4Ay
— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) January 31, 2024