The Washington Commanders continued to build the offensive line with their first pick in the 2025 NFL draft by selecting offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with pick 29. It’s time to look at who the Commanders can take with their lone pick on day two of the draft with the 61st overall pick.
Adam Peters loved the pick for Conerly Jr. and said the plan for Day 2 is to take the highest player on their board and the best Commander possible. A lot of surprising talent fell down the board in the first round, and that sets up for an even better option at pick 61. This time, Washington addresses the defensive side of the ball and takes a player that has been on their radar all offseason.
Round: 2 Pick: 61
Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
Femi Oladejo has had numerous conversations with the Commanders’ entire front office and coaching staff after they traveled to UCLA to observe him during his pro day. The Commanders also hosted Femi on a top 30 visit soon after his pro day, and got him in the facility to get to know him more. The linebacker-turned-edge rusher was coached by current Commanders linebacker coach Ken Norton Jr. at UCLA two years ago. Femi popped onto the scene after dominating against the best offensive lineman in the draft at the Senior Bowl in front of all 32 teams, including Washington.
A name that continues to buzz — UCLA ED Femi Oladejo, who is currently on a 30 visit with the Commanders this afternoon. Versatile defender has had an excellent predraft process that included a nice showcase at his pro day where he worked at both off ball LB and edge.
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— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 18, 2025
The former Bruin is still raw at the position, but he looks like a natural at the position already after his lone season on the edge. Oladejo plays with explosiveness and freak athleticism and uses his long arms to his advantage to get through blockers. Femi fits everything Washington looks for on and off the field as a high-character player who really impressed me in our talks at the Senior Bowl and has continued to do so with every team throughout the process. On the field, he plays with high energy, a relentless motor, and would naturally fit into the culture Dan Quinn has built on defense.
Femi Oladejo out of #UCLA is one of the more interesting prospects in this draft
📝 Didn’t start playing off the edge until midway through THIS YEAR, but his tape and traits are the type of stuff you bet on
🎥: Here’s a minute and a half of some of his best plays of the year 👇 pic.twitter.com/UL2b4aG5ae
— The Draft Room (@TheDraftRoomNFL) April 23, 2025
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders Day 2 mock draft prediction