Getty Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler. The Washington Commanders enter the 2025 NFL draft in a position unlike any in franchise history thanks to the brilliance of last season’s first round pick, quarterback Jayden Daniels . Because of Daniels , the Commanders are in “win now” mode for the first time in a generation as they come off a 12-5 regular season and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. It was the franchise’s best season since their last Super Bowl win in 1991.