With their bevy of picks, the Commanders acquired defensive help, another big target for Jayden Daniels in the passing game and some protection up front.
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil grabs an interception during a game against Maryland in November, 2023. Washington took former Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton at No. 36 overall, then cut a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles to move back in the second round. The Commanders sent Philadelphia the 40th, 78th and 152nd picks in exchange for the 50th, 53rd and 161st selections.
A three-year starter at Illinois, Newton is a compact 6-foot-2, 304 pounds, but he uses his leverage and technique to push back blockers and rattle quarterbacks. In 2022 and 2023, Newton had 103 total pressures, the most by any FBS interior defensive lineman. Sainristil arrived at Michigan classified as an “athlete” and played on offense for three seasons before switching to defense in 2022. In his final two seasons, he started in the slot but also took snaps outside at cornerback, earning MVP honors on the Wolverines’ top-ranked defense in 2023. Sainristil produced 102 total tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, 13 passes defended and seven interceptions in his two years on defense.
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