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Commanders Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Washington Commanders as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | 3.07 | 12 |
| 2 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | 4.01 | 12 |
| 3 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | WAS | 10.02 | 12 |
| 4 | Jerome Ford | RB | WAS | 11.08 | 12 |
Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels's current ADP is 3.07, which is the 7th pick of the 3rd round, and 31st selection overall.
Terry McLaurin
Terry McLaurin's current ADP is 4.01, which is the 1st pick of the 4th round, and 36th selection overall.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Jacory Croskey-Merritt's current ADP is 10.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 10th round, and 110th selection overall.
Jerome Ford
Jerome Ford's current ADP is 11.08, which is the 8th pick of the 11th round, and 127th selection overall.
Washington Commanders 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 11 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 1 | Home | New York Giants |
| 2 | Away | Green Bay Packers |
| 3 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 4 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 5 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 6 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 7 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
| 8 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 9 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
| 10 | Home | Detroit Lions |
| 13 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 14 | Away | Minnesota Vikings |
| 15 | Away | New York Giants |
| 17 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 18 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
Washington Commanders News
Jayden Daniels, Jayden Daniels' Supporting Cast in Washington Remains Similar Following NFL Draft
After an electric rookie season in 2024, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered through a disastrous sophomore campaign in 2025. Knee, hamstring, and elbow injuries limited him to just seven games played. Daniels also saw his efficiency as both a passer and a rusher drop across the board in the games he was healthy for. He averaged just 6.7 yards per pass attempt and 4.8 yards per carry in 2025, down from 7.4 yards per pass attempt and six yards per carry in 2024. Daniels should enter 2026 fully healthy, which obviously improves his odds for a bounce-back year. However, Washington used its lone selection in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft on the defensive side of the ball. While the Commanders did add Clemson wideout Antonio Williams in the third round, they left the offensive line in front of Daniels largely unchanged. Daniels elite dual-threat ability means his dynasty upside remains sky-high. Still, there are question marks around Daniels' supporting cast in Washington heading into his third NFL season.
April 26, 2026 9:40 AM EST
Antonio Williams, Antonio Williams to See Starting Role on Day 1 in Weak Wide Receiver Room?
Washington Commanders wide receiver Antonio Williams didn't hear his name called until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but he could still have a starting role as early as Week 1. The Clemson product had 130 catches, 1,508 yards, and 15 touchdowns over his last two seasons at school. Now, he immediately projects as the Commanders' No. 2 receiver behind Terry McLaurin. That's good enough to get him into the starting lineup right away, assuming Washington doesn't make any other big additions at the position. There's still a chance they could go out and acquire someone like Brandon Aiyuk, but for now, all signs point to Williams having a significant role. Third-round draft capital doesn't usually translate to first-year success in fantasy football, but there are exceptions, especially for receivers with as much projected volume as Williams.
April 25, 2026 6:48 PM EST
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Remains the Top Option in Washington Backfield?
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt remains atop the depth chart following the 2026 NFL Draft. There was plenty of chatter that Washington might spend a premium pick on a running back, but that never came to fruition. Instead, they waited until the back half of Day 3, selecting Penn State's Kaytron Allen with the 187th overall pick in the sixth round. That's not exactly a big move, and Allen is unlikely to threaten Croskey-Merritt's role within the backfield. To this point, Rachaad White remains the biggest competition for Croskey-Merritt, but even then, it doesn't seem like he's an enormous threat. In all likelihood, Croskey-Merritt will get the bulk of the early-down carries after posting 805 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns as a rookie last year. Meanwhile, White will get more involved on passing downs, plus as a change-of-pace back when Croskey-Merritt needs a breather on early downs. That sentiment is reflected in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings, which have Croskey-Merritt slotted in as the overall RB44.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt player page.
April 25, 2026 6:11 PM EST
Athan Kaliakmanis, Commanders Take Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis with Pick No. 223
The Washington Commanders have selected Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis with the 223rd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Kaliakmanis spent two years at Rutgers after two seasons with Minnesota, and he showed improvement year over year. He completed more than 60% of his passes for the first time in 2025, setting career highs in passing yards and touchdowns. Kaliakmanis has NFL size at 6'2" and 216 pounds, and his improved processing could help him stick on the Commanders roster as a third quarterback behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota.
Athan Kaliakmanis player page.
April 25, 2026 2:34 PM EST
Kaytron Allen, Commanders Add Running Back Competition with Kaytron Allen at Pick No. 187
The Washington Commanders have selected Penn State running back Kaytron Allen with the 187th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Washington was one of the teams linked to Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love at the top of the first round, but instead, they addressed the position 180 picks later with the big-bodied Nittany Lion. For four seasons, Allen shared Penn State's backfield with Nicholas Singleton, who went to the Titans in the 5th round. Without possessing the speed or natural athleticism of Singleton, Allen leaned on his vision and physicality to make him the school's all-time leading rusher. He regularly got stronger late in games, leading the FBS with 8.2 yards per carry in the fourth quarter as a senior. In a room featuring Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, and Jerome Ford, Allen has both the experience and ability to earn a meaningful role out of the gate.
April 25, 2026 1:30 PM EST
