The Washington Commanders scored a major victory this offseason when they pried Eric Bieniemy away from Kansas City. Bieniemy accepted an offer to become Ron Rivera鈥檚 new assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. Hope springs eternal in Washington.

Figuring out the quarterback position looms large this offseason. Are the Commanders really going to hand the starting job over to the inexperienced Sam Howell? I believe it will be Howell or a veteran signal-caller under center for Washington in 2023, so I won鈥檛 be targeting a quarterback early in my brand new seven-round Commanders mock draft.

With that being said and with plenty of moves still to come ahead of April鈥檚 draft, here鈥檚 what a seven-round draft for the Commanders might look like if it happened now.

(Note: I completed this mock draft using the Beta version of our Mock Draft Machine 2.0, which you can access by becoming a TDN Premium member!)

Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew should take advantage of the first-round cornerback depth by drafting the best cover-man available at 16th overall. Better depth is needed on the boundary behind Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste. Brice McCain seems penciled into the nickel back role moving forward.

Devon Witherspoon is extremely aggressive and physical. Witherspoon is elite at the catch point with 25 career pass breakups and five interceptions. Witherspoon carries inside-outside versatility at the next level, but I believe he’s capable of playing outside on a full-time basis, making him a worthy first-round pick. Witherspoon’s impressive nose for the football should get him on the field as an immediate contributor.

Mayhew should draft two, maybe three offensive linemen. The Commanders would like to get younger at left tackle, where Charles Leno Jr. is entering his age-32 season. Sam Cosmi is also a candidate to kick inside to guard after playing tackle. Shuffling will occur across Washington’s front five this summer.

Darnell Wright possesses extensive experience at both left and right tackle. I believe he’s a right tackle moving forward. He’d replace Cosmi, who’s plug-and-play at right guard. But Washington could also groom Wright as Leno’s eventual replacement. The possibilities are endless with Wright, who should quickly develop into a starter.

The Commanders lost two starting centers (Chase Roullier and Tyler Larsen) to season-ending injuries. Roullier is a potential cap casualty, although he currently appears likely to return. Still, Washington should address their lack of depth at the position while preparing for Roullier’s eventual departure.

Michigan’s Olusegun Oluwatimi was terrific at this year’s Senior Bowl. He’s logged a ton of snaps at center (nearly 3,500) for Michigan and his football acumen is off the charts. Oluwatimi’s ability to adjust protections while serving as an excellent communicator would be appreciated by Rivera and Bieniemy.

The tight end position has eluded Washington in recent years. Bieniemy’s arrival will coincide with the drafting of a movable tight end prospect. In fact, I wouldn’t be shocked if Mayhew drafted one earlier, but personally believe the Commanders have larger holes to address.

In this scenario, Washington takes advantage of a loaded tight end class by drafting Zack Kuntz in the fourth round. The 6-foot-7, 255-pound Kuntz possesses 34-inch arms and 10.25-inch hands. Kuntz attached a jetpack to his pre-draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine by running a 4.55 in the 40-yard dash with a 40-inch vertical and 10-foot-8 broad jump. Kuntz has game-changing potential as a mismatch weapon versus opposing linebackers and safeties. Bieniemy would place Kuntz in advantageous positions.

Starting right guard Trai Turner is an unrestricted free agent after delivering a lackluster campaign. Left guard Andrew Norwell began showing signs of tailing off. The guard position must be addressed. Braeden Daniels is a versatile talent that executes assignments with opportune timing.聽

Cole Holcomb and Jon Bostic are set to become unrestricted free agents. Fellow linebacker David Mayo didn鈥檛 play quality football in 2022. Linebacker is a day-three need. Syracuse鈥檚 Mikel Jones is an athletic 鈥榖acker that can make plays at the second level.

Running back is a sneaky need. Antonio Gibson has spent a lot of time in Rivera’s dog house and is entering a contract year in 2023. Gibson is unlikely to receive a multi-year extension from the Commanders. Drafting Deuce Vaughn to pair with Brian Robinson Jr. would represent a sound strategy. Vaughn is a dynamic athlete that could command a pass-catching role in Washington as they prepare to phase Gibson out.

I believe Washington possesses enough expiring contracts at linebacker to warrant doubling down at the position. Jackson State’s Aubrey Miller Jr. is a small-school prospect that’s also undersized, but he proved he belonged among big-name talent with a terrific showing at this year’s Senior Bowl. At worst, Miller is a special teams ace at the next level.