After the Commanders started their 2023 NFL draft selecting back-to-back defensive backs, they have now chosen back-to-back offensive linemen.
In the first two rounds, they had chosen Emmanuel Forbes (16th overall) and Jartavius Martin (47th overall). Now they have determined to make additions at center and guard with Ricky Stromberg (97th overall) and Braeden Daniels (118th overall).
What was the Twitter reaction to the Commanders selecting the guard from Utah?
Commanders liked their '30 visit'
Washington did have Braeden Daniels for a top 30 visit.
— KyleSmith4GM (@Smith4Gm) April 29, 2023
This pick really liked by Commanders fan
Braeden Daniels is a versatile pick playing at left tackle, left guard, right tackle and is learning center. He’s coachable and wants to learn. Very smart and explosive. I really like this pick from #HTTC 😎 pic.twitter.com/DL4ixTwcPs
— ᖇIGGO 70 ᑕᕼIᑭ ™ 🌊🤙🏽🎧 (@karl_diesel) April 29, 2023
Analyst really likes the pick
Braeden Daniels is a plus athlete that offers legitimate front five versatility at every spot for WSH.
Smooth as a puller, wins consistently with leverage. His ability to ID stunts/twists popped for me on tape.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 29, 2023
Commanders fan believes this is a good fit for Eric Bieniemy
LOVE THE BRAEDEN DANIELS PICK… Lineman that moves well in space. Essential for an EB offense
— Bleeding Burgundy & Gold (@BleedinBnG) April 29, 2023
Size a concern, but looks to be very athletic
Braeden Daniels RAS as a guard. pic.twitter.com/E5Dw9tb2uQ
— KyleSmith4GM (@Smith4Gm) April 29, 2023
Why of course, 'position flex'
Commanders adding another OL at pick 118, selecting Utah’s Braeden Daniels.
🏈 6-4, 294lbs
🏈 14 starts at LT in 2022
🏈 1st team All PAC 12
🏈 Started at left guard before OT
🏈 Allowed just 5 sacks in over 1400 college snaps— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 29, 2023
Fan wants to know weaknesses of No. 118 pick?
This speaks 1st round talent to me… what are his liabilities/weaknesses?
— Cyan (9-1) (@RelCyan) April 29, 2023
Late bloomer, thus could have surprising higher ceiling
Braeden Daniels (@B_Daniels71) didn’t play on the O-Line until high school before becoming a four-year starter at three different positions for Utah, moving from LG to RT to LT. Daniels gave up zero sacks in 2022. #Commanders #NFLDraft #HTTC pic.twitter.com/Sq29N1hotS
— The BnG® (@PhilipHughesNFL) April 29, 2023
Commanders fan was discouraged, now encouraged
As disappointed as I was last night #Commanders didn’t draft O-line at pick 47, I really like the last two picks.
Ricky Stromberg plays with amazing toughness. He will be the starting center soon.
Braeden Daniels athleticism is impressive and has great positional versatility.
— DC Sports Buzz (@DCSportsBuzzz) April 29, 2023
Only gives the Commanders pick a C+
CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso gives Commanders pick of OT Braeden Daniels a C+ grade. Says it's a bit early.
"Could play OT or be athletic guard at the next level. Loves quick-setting and getting DLs in a hurry after the snap. Athletic specimen. Recovery skill is there… "
— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) April 29, 2023
