Former WVU OL could be ideal target for Commanders
Former WVU OL could be ideal target for Commanders
Wyatt Milum is an absolute MAULER and one of my favorite day 2 options.
He's a guard in the NFL, but a damn good one. pic.twitter.com/vdaEfOOUNl — NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) April 8, 2025
The Washington Commanders are two weeks away from the 2025 NFL draft. Picking 29th in the first round, Washington can go in many different ways, thanks to general manager Adam Peters building a balanced roster that doesn't force him to draft for need.
The Commanders have specific positions of need. Washington has mostly been linked to edge rushers early in the draft, but if Peters and head coach Dan Quinn like other positions better, they will look for a pass rusher later. Peters will draft the best player available.
One position you can be certain that the Commanders will address at some point during this month's draft is the offensive line. Washington has met with multiple offensive linemen, whether it was at the Senior Bowl, virtually, at pro day, or on a top 30 visit, the Commanders have done their due diligence. While it would appear that Washington has its starting line locked up, the Commanders see how the Eagles have built their roster and will continue adding players to the offensive and defensive trenches.
One player to watch is West Virginia offensive tackle Wyatt Milum. Milum checks every box for Peters and Quinn. He played a lot of college football. Milum started four years at West Virginia, including the last three at left tackle. At 6-foot-6, 313 pounds, Milum has the size to play tackle in the NFL, but many believe he could be an All-Pro at guard. Milum plays with a nasty streak. He is similar to current Washington right guard Sam Cosmi. Cosmi began his NFL career at tackle before moving to guard, where he's a rising star.
Could the Commanders select Milum, give him a chance at right tackle, or immediately move him to left guard? Much of that depends on what their plans are for Brandon Coleman. Coleman will get the first crack at right tackle. If Washington selected Milum, the offensive line would look much better moving forward. Remember, Cosmi will likely miss at least half of next season with a knee injury, with former right tackle Andrew Wylie replacing him at guard. Milum could compete with Nick Allegretti to start at left guard.
Don't bet against Milum at tackle, though. Here he is against Penn State's Abdul Carter, who many consider the best player in the draft.
Nice jump-set by WVU OT Wyatt Milum on DE Abdul Carter.
Milum's arms aren't as long as you'd like, but he's got the grip strength, instincts, and recovery ability to stick at OT in the pros.
I've been high on him for a while now, and I see no reason to falter as we get closer… pic.twitter.com/g5YmulyCNY — Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) April 4, 2025
The Commanders did host Milum on a top 30 visit, so there is clear interest.
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