Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell

Published April 30, 2022 6:14 PM

By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Sports Writer

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders spent most of their draft picking NFL-ready players who can help them improve right away. First-round receiver Jahan Dotson, second-round defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis, third-round running back Brian Robinson Jr. and most of the Day 3 selections fit that bill. Their only long-term future move came with the first pick in the fifth round when they took North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell as a developmental prospect. Howell was the sixth QB taken in the draft after being projected as a second- or third-rounder. He’ll get the chance to develop behind starter Carson Wentz and projected backup Taylor Heinicke.

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