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The 2022 NFL draft starts Thursday, April 28th at 8pm, and will be broadcast live from Las Vegas. Teams have been scouting these players for years, and the pre-draft process gained national attention at the post-season college all-star games and the NFL Combine last month. Teams had access to prospects for formal and informal interviews at these events, but as the draft approaches, they are also able to host 30 players for formal visits. They can also hold workouts and local prospect pro days to get more information on players they have interest in, or players they want teams to think they have interest in.
Ron Rivera is entering his 3rd season as the Head Coach for the Washington Redskins/Football Team/Commanders. He, along with GM Martin Mayhew and Executive Vice President of Football/Player Personnel Marty Hurney and the rest of the scouting staff have done extensive work on this year’s draft class. There is also a sense of urgency after two 7 win seasons and a trade for Carson Wentz to fix Washington’s anemic offense.
Below is a list of the draft prospects on Washington’s draft visit list, along with private workouts and local pro day players.
Offense
Quarterback
Carson Strong, QB , Nevada(private workout)
Wide Receivers
Drake London, WR, USC (Draft profile)
Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State (Draft profile)
Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State (Draft profile)
Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas(Draft profile)
John Metchie, WR, Alabama(Draft profile)
Tight Ends
Jalen Wydermyer, TE, Texas A&M(Draft profile)
Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland
Cole Turner, TE, Nevada(private workout)
Running Backs
Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State(Draft profile)
Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
Brian Robinson, Jr, RB, Alabama
Tyrion Davis-Price, RB, LSU
Offensive Line
Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State
Abraham Lucas, OT, Washington State
Luke Goedeke, OT, Central Michigan(Draft profile)
Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa
Spencer Burford, G, UTSA(Draft profile)
Defense
Cornerbacks
Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
Samuel Womack, CB, Toledo(private workout)(Draft profile)
Safeties
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame(Draft profile)
Jaquan Brisker, S, PSU(Draft profile)
Nick Cross, S, Maryland(Local Pro Day)(Draft profile)
Linebackers
Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
Defensive Line
Travon Walker, DE, Georgia
Cameron Thomas, DL, SDSU
Perrion Winfrey, DT, Oklahoma(Draft profile)
Links
Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland
#Maryland TE Chigoziem Okonkwo had Top 30 visits with #Ravens, #Broncos, #Saints, #Commanders and #Bears, per source.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 28, 2022
Okonkwo is a highly intriguing versatile tight end prosect that can play multiple roles for an NFL offense.
Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
Source: @AlabamaFTBL LB Christian Harris had top-30 visits with the #Eagles, #Texans, #Bills, #Commanders, #Jags, #Saints and #Giants.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 22, 2022
Harris, who had 3 sacks in the national title game, ran a lightning fast 4.44 and broad jumped 11-feet.
Travon Walker, DE, Georgia
Here comes a pre-draft curveball: The Commanders have an off-site meeting planned with DE Travon Walker, the potential no. 1 overall pick.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 20, 2022
Sources on Washington's pre-draft activity, and why players like Kyle Hamilton & Drake London remain ones to watch.https://t.co/yaMNAUjoLh
Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
.@OhioStateFB WR Garrett Wilson just finished his visit with the #Commanders, per source.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 18, 2022
Wilson, according to one GM I spoke with, is “one of the best receivers I’ve evaluated over the past five years. Speed, route-running, hands, can break the game open at any time.” ⭕️
Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
Discussed Kyle Hamilton at length with @gregcosell.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 18, 2022
Also in here: Washington will hold a Zoom call this week with Arkansas WR Treylon Burks. Tight schedules made in-person meeting challenging so going with the video call.
USC WR Drake London expected in Ashburn this week. https://t.co/FrO6FbZa8P
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
The #Commanders are hosting #NotreDame safety Kyle Hamilton today, source said, as they look at possible first-round selections. Washington picks No. 11 and it’s a long-shot he is there. But they are doing work in case.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 18, 2022
Drake London, WR, USC
After attending his pro day at USC, Washington will host WR Drake London in a visit this week. He would fill a desire to add a big WR target opposite Terry McLaurin. … here’s @Jordan_Reid on London https://t.co/RrBIS1RJ5M via @YouTube
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 16, 2022
Nick Cross, S, Maryland(Local Pro Day)
The #Terps safety was part of a local pro day with the #Commanders inside the #WashingtonFootball bubble at the still geo marked #Redskins Park. https://t.co/GafCspIyST
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) April 16, 2022
Carson Strong(QB) and Cole Turner(TE), Nevada(private workouts)
The Washington Commanders held a private draft workout this week for QB Carson Strong and TE Cole Turner, per sources.@dpbrugler ranks Strong QB6 in this class, and has both U. of Nevada prospects projected for Day 3.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 15, 2022
OC Scott Turner was among those there for Washington.
Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
John Metchie, WR, Alabama
The Commanders are hosting Ohio State WR Chris Olave on Thursday in Ashburn, per source. Olave is very close with star WR Terry McLauirin, could be in play when Washington picks (11th overall).
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 5, 2022
Also, Alabama WR John Metchie will be in Ashburn on Friday to meet with Washington.
Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State
Abraham Lucas, OT, Washington State
Luke Goedeke, OT, Central Michigan
Spencer Burford, G, UTSA
Washington top 30 visit rundown. Expected visits, per sources:
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 5, 2022
Ohio State WR Chris Olave (Thu)
Alabama WR John Metchie (Fri)
Penn State OT Rasheed Walker (Mon)
UTSA OG Spencer Burford (this week)
Washington State OT Abe Lucas
Central Michigan OT Luke Goedeke
Jaquan Brisker, S, PSU
Cameron Thomas, DL, SDSU
Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State
More visits:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 6, 2022
— #Arkansas WR Treylon Burks will visit the #Jets today and tomorrow, then he has the #Browns.
— #Utah LB Devin Lloyd is at the #Cowboys today.
— #PSU S Jaquan Brisker is with the Commanders tomorrow and Friday. https://t.co/jcLsCoPVL3
Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
With Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III coming in later this week as well, it's clear as has been stated this offseason that adding an RB is definitely possible. with 17 games, important to have quality depth and a strong 1-2 punch as well.
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 6, 2022
Samuel Womack, CB, Toledo(private workout)
#PFNReport per @TonyPauline: Toledo CB Samuel Womack is getting a lot of talk in the lead-up to the draft. He has privately worked out for the #Commanders, #Saints, and others.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) April 12, 2022
More on Samuel Womack and other news and rumors.https://t.co/lGjlnKo7vX
Brian Robinson, Jr, RB, Alabama
Busy week ahead for Bama RB Brian Robinson Jr: In addition to the #Bucs today, source says the 1st-Team All-SEC performer has a top-30 visit with the #Commanders tomorrow, followed by visits with the #Saints and #Niners next week.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 13, 2022
Jalen Wydermyer, TE, Texas A&M
Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa
Tyrion Davis-Price, RB, LSU
Additional top 30 visits:
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) April 14, 2022
DT Perrion Winfrey, Oklahoma
OT Tyler Smith, Tulsa
RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU
RB Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama
Private workout: CB Samuel Womack, Toledo
Perrion Winfrey, DT, Oklahoma
Oklahoma DT Perrion Winfrey has stayed busy within the NFC East.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 11, 2022
He’s had Top 30 visits to both Dallas and Philadelphia, and will visit Washington on the 18th, per source. pic.twitter.com/64mkOyKG1Y
Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
Commanders' today hosted Texas A&M RB Isaiah Spiller and Central Michigan OL Luke Goedeke, per source. Washington using several "30" visits on backs and linemen. Both players here are potential Day 2 picks.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 11, 2022
Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
Latest top 30 visit for the Commanders: Florida CB Kaiir Elam in Ashburn today, per source. No. 45 overall prospect on @dpbrugler's big board. Washington has a DB need.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 14, 2022
Local Pro Day
The Commanders are hosting a local pro day in Ashburn today. Meetings and medical checks, no workouts.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 15, 2022
Headliner is Boston College G Zion Johnson, expected 1st round pick played at Riverdale Baptist. Also Maryland S Nick Cross. pic.twitter.com/bge5nKj65y