Commanders add a polarizing prospect in a new 2025 NFL Mock Draft to fill a glaring need on their roster ahead of next season

The Washington Commanders were active to begin the NFL offseason by acquiring two major upgrades on offense in wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. They still have glaring needs on the defensive side of the ball to address ahead of the 2025 season. So, it shouldn't be a surprise that their first-round selection […]

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn speaks during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
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The Washington Commanders were active to begin the NFL offseason by acquiring two major upgrades on offense in wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. 

They still have glaring needs on the defensive side of the ball to address ahead of the 2025 season. So, it shouldn't be a surprise that their first-round selection in a new A to Z Sports mock draft has them adding a difference-maker on that side of the ball. 

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Commanders select Marshall edge rusher Mike Green in a new mock draft

Sep 7, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Mike Green (15) celebrates after sacking Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium.
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"There are some major question marks surrounding Green, but there aren't many involving his impact as a pass rusher. Green will only be an average run defender at his very best but he sure can affect opposing quarterbacks at a high level."

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Following the Senior Bowl, Mike Green saw his stock rise more than anyone at the event. Some began predicting the talented pass rusher could hear his name as early as the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft. His dominance as a pass rusher at the event against some of the top offensive linemen in the class was undeniable. However, character concerns have been raised off the field, which will lead some teams to have a hard time considering drafting him despite how talented he seems.

The Commanders weigh the character of a prospect equal to the talent. It has helped the team to create a fantastic locker room environment, and according to GM Adam Peters at the Scouting Combine, their culture played a significant role in the team's success in 2024, which ended with the Commanders playing in the NFC Championship. So unless the Commanders become comfortable with Green the person as much as the player during interviews and speaking with him directly, I have a hard time seeing them being the team to ultimately select him.