The Washington Commanders were determined to find another wide receiver in the 2022 NFL draft to line up opposite Terry McLaurin. When Drake London and Garrett Wilson were selected before Washington’s selection at No. 11, fans began to panic.
However, the Commanders wisely traded out of the No. 11 selection, moving back five spots, allowing the New Orleans Saints to select Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave. Washington had been linked to Olave in the pre-draft process.
Washington moved down to No. 16 and selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson. The Commanders also acquired the No. 98 and No. 120 overall selections in the 2022 draft. Before the trade, Washington had only six picks. The Commanders added back a third-round pick they had traded for quarterback Carson Wentz.
