Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels casts a massive shadow over the rest of the NFL’s rookie class right now.
That includes on his own team—but Commanders fans will be happy to know that another draft pick by general manager Adam Peters is showing early signs of being a breakout and long-term contributor.
Brandon Coleman, the team’s third-round pick, has looked strong at left tackle so far during his limited snaps.
It comes as a mild surprise. On one hand, Coleman actually appeared to win the starting job this summer. But an injury cost him most of camp and the preseason, so the team has taken things slow.
But it sure looks like Coleman won’t be denied.
Here’s one line of expert praise from NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: “Jayden Daniels isn't the only rookie Adam Peters hit on during the 2024 draft. Brandon Coleman played great at LT vs AZ.”
According to The 33rd Team, Coleman played 18 pass-blocking snaps in Week 4, allowing zero pressures, too.
It would be a borderline stunning feat for the Commanders to land a potential franchise left tackle in the same draft class as its franchise quarterback. And that’s not even mentioning the intriguing upside of defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton and early playmaking flashes from tight end Ben Sinnott and wideout Luke McCaffrey, among others.
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