The Washington Commanders went into the NFL draft with five picks and no urgency to make a big splash a year since selecting franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and after making trades and free agent signings to build around him.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took the world by storm his rookie season. He's well aware that he'll catch no one unaware in Year 2, and he's motivated to stay ahead of the curve as opposing defenses adjust to a full season's worth of his tape.

Conerly was the second former Duck to hear his name called on Thursday night, with Derrick Harmon being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The coveted offensive tackle -- along with Harmon -- made it six straight years a former Duck was drafted in the first round by the Washington Commanders.