Best remaining players for the Commanders on Day 3 of the draft using only RAS scores

In terms of filling needs, the Washington Commanders draft has pretty much exactly how we expected it to.Washington has made moves at quarterback, on the defensive line, at nickel, and then H-back, tackle, and receiver. The roster could still use improvement, though, but at this point, it's anyone's guess as to who is available and […]

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In terms of filling needs, the Washington Commanders draft has pretty much exactly how we expected it to.

Washington has made moves at quarterback, on the defensive line, at nickel, and then H-back, tackle, and receiver. The roster could still use improvement, though, but at this point, it's anyone's guess as to who is available and what makes the most sense by the time the Commanders pick.

I mean it's Day 3. We're starting to get into the weeds, now. 

I figured a fun way to do evaluate some of the best players remaining would be to go off RAS (relative athletic scores), which is a metric that measures and ranks an NFL prospect's overall athleticism based off combine/pro day results. To make the list, a player has to have an RAS of 8.0 or greater, as that's the "green" score.

So let's stop wasting time and take a look at the best remaining non-QBs at each position, using RAS.

Running back

  • Isaac Guerendo, Lousiville – 9.90
  • Will Shipley, Clemson – 9.58
  • Blake Watson, Memphis – 8.91
  • Isaiah Davis, South Dakota State – 8.85
  • Dylan Laube, New Hampshire – 8.79

Does RB make sense: Potentially, but not really. The Commanders have three capable backs in their respective roles and RB3, Chris Rodriguez Jr., plays special teams. Unless the Commanders want an athletic back to help with the new kickoff rules, it's hard to see running back on Day 3.

Wide receiver

  • Devontez Walker, North Carolina – 9.76
  • Johnny Wilson, Florida State – 9.70
  • Bub Means, Pittsburgh – 9.35
  • Malik Washington, Virginia – 8.63
  • Jalen Coker, Holy Cross – 8.55

Does WR make sense: Yes, it does. The Commanders need depth behind Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson and an athletic playmaker could certainly provide some quality snaps, as well.

Tight end

  • Theo Johnson, Penn State – 9.93
  • Jared Wiley, TCU – 9.30
  • A.J. Barner, Michigan – 8.70
  • Cade Stover, Ohio State – 8.55

Does TE make sense: Yep. Zach Ertz is 33 and coming off back-to-back seasons with bad injuries and Ben Sinnott is more of an H-back, not a true tight end. It would make a lot of sense for the Commanders to add another guy to the room.

Tackle

  • Frank Crum, Wyoming – 9.86
  • Tylan Grable, Central Florida – 9.85

Does T make sense: Not at this point, no. The Commanders have four guys and three of them can comprise the starting duo and the swing.

Interior Offensive line

  • G Mason McCormick, South Dakota State – 9.96
  • C Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin – 9.77

Does iOL make sense: Not really. If it does, it's merely for depth/developmental purposes. Especially with third-round rookie Brandon Coleman having the ability to move inside if needed.

Defensive line

  • Mekhi Wingo, LSU – 9.93
  • Jordan Jefferson, LSU – 8.31

Does DL make sense: Maybe, if the Commanders get a true nose tackle, but outside of that, there's not a need for anyone from 0-3T.

Defensive End

  • Gabriel Murphy, UCLA – 9.28
  • Gabe Hall, Baylor – 9.25
  • Myles Cole, Texas Tech – 8.53
  • Brennan Jackson, Washington State – 8.42

Does DE make sense: Defensive end does still make sense and this is definitely a spot where the Commanders can bet on a high-upside guy that can play a specialized role while he continues to develop and round out his game.

Linebacker

  • Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington – 9.67
  • Jordan Magee, Temple – 9.60
  • Curtis Jacobs, Penn State – 8.47
  • Jaylan Ford, Texas – 8.30

Does LB make sense: The Commanders are pretty stacked at linebacker and it's one of the deeper positions on the team, so it would be a big surprise if they took a linebacker.

Cornerback

  • Ryan Watts, Texas – 9.12
  • Cam Hart, Notre Dame – 9.00
  • Decamerion Richardson, Mississippi State – 8.61

Does CB make sense: To an extent. Getting an athletic guy to develop behind Michael Davis is a good idea while the team finds out what Emmanuel Forbes can turn into. The position group is in much better shape with Mike Sainristil on board.

Safety

  • Dominique Hampton, Washington – 9.58
  • Trey Taylor, Air Force – 9.33
  • Jaylon Carlies, Missouri – 8.26
  • Kitan Oladapo, Oregaon State – 8.18
  • Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Texas Tech – 8.11

Does S make sense: The Sainristil addition means Quan Martin can move to centerfield on a full-time basis, which means the Commanders have a true centerfield-box combo with Martin and Jeremy Chinn. Still, the Commanders could use depth, which is what Day 3 is all about.

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