Paulsen told fellow host Craig Hoffman of the "Take Command" podcast that it may be his own bias, but Paulsen spoke very favorably of Medrano as an aggressive athlete who could be a player who might develop in the NFL and was worth being drafted. Paulsen is also a former UCLA Bruin.

ASHBURN, Virginia -- The 2025 NFL draft began Thursday (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Washington Commanders selected Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall. Here's a look at Washington's selections:

The Washington Commanders selected UCLA EDGE Kain Medrano with the No. 205 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Kain Medrano is a high-level athlete who has the potential to become a decent coverage linebacker in the NFL. He has the movement skills to be effective in man coverage and is solid at reading the quarterback's eyes when playing zone, too.