The Washington Commanders have a lot of needs to fill during the 2025 NFL Draft on both sides of the ball, but there is no “right” way to start.

CBS Sports writer Kyle Stackpole recently conducted a mock draft where the team took Boston College defensive lineman Donovan Ezeiruaku, which improves Washington’s front seven.

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“Obviously protecting Jayden Daniels is a priority, but Donovan Ezeiruaku’s NFL combine performance made him too good to pass up here,” Stackpole writes.

“A consensus All-American and ACC Defensive Player of the Year (16.5 sacks and 21.0 tackles for loss), Ezeiruaku recorded the fastest three-cone and short-shuttle times among edge rushers. He gets to the quarterback and does so quickly, which will be imperative as the Commanders attempt to catch the Eagles.”

Ezeiruaku could be chosen in the first round of the draft, which is set to take place on Thursday, April 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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