In this in-depth segment from *2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates*, hosts Drew and Rob take a hard look at the Washington Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft, providing a breakdown of all the key picks while comparing their potential impact to other NFC East selections—including those made by the New York Giants. The discussion kicks off with the Commanders’ surprising first-round selection of Josh Conerly Jr., an offensive tackle from Oregon taken 29th overall. Drew questions the pick, calling it the least favorite of all six first-round picks made by NFC East teams. Despite Conerly being a former high school standout and earning first-team All-American honors, Drew expresses concern over his balance, lower body strength, and his lackluster Senior Bowl performance. The fact that Conerly is a converted running back who has only played left tackle—and the Commanders just traded for established left tackle Laremy Tunsil—raises even more questions about the team’s long-term plan.

Rob chimes in to emphasize the Commanders’ glaring need to protect their undersized quarterback, but even with that urgency, the selection still feels like a reach, especially when both hosts had a second-round grade on Conerly. They then shift gears to what they believe is the Commanders’ best value pick: Trey Amos, a physical, ball-hawking cornerback out of Ole Miss with experience at Alabama and Louisiana. While Amos excels in pass defense and has the numbers to back it up, his tackling and run defense leave room for improvement.

The segment continues with an analysis of Jaylin Lane, a versatile wide receiver from Virginia Tech who also played at Middle Tennessee. While Lane's production doesn’t jump off the stat sheet, Drew notes his potential as a gadget player and dynamic punt returner, much like how the Giants use Wan’Dale Robinson. The fourth-round pick may have been a bit high for a return specialist, but his versatility makes him a useful piece. The Commanders' sixth-round selection, linebacker Kain Medrano from UCLA, gets pegged as a special teams contributor with the potential to grow into a sub-package defender. His six-year college career and special teams experience could help him carve out a roster spot.

Finally, the Commanders’ last pick, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a running back from Arizona, offers one of the most intriguing stories of the draft. After eligibility issues limited him to just one game in 2024, he remains a massive unknown. However, his dominant 2023 season at New Mexico, where he ran for over 1,100 yards and 17 touchdowns, shows real upside. Drew and Rob highlight that while there are clear risks with such a limited 2024 sample size, the potential for a late-round steal is there.

Whether it’s the questionable fit of their first-round tackle, the underrated upside of a versatile cornerback, or the curiosity surrounding a one-game wonder at running back, the Commanders’ draft class gives fans of the NFC East—especially Giants fans—plenty to talk about. This segment delivers an honest, detailed look at the Commanders' 2025 draft class through the lens of division rivals who know just how important each of these picks could be in shaping the future of the NFC East. If you're a fan of *Giants news NFL*, *Commanders draft analysis*, or just enjoy hearing *New York Giants podcast* hosts dissect division rivals with expertise and wit, this is the clip you won't want to miss.