The 2024 NFL Draft brought exciting news for football fans as teams made their selections, shaping the future of their rosters. Among those making moves were the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans.
First, let's focus on the Washington Commanders. With nine new players joining their roster after the draft, Adam Peters and his front office worked diligently to find talent for Dan Quinn's vision. The team had a total of nine picks, including two in the top 100.
The first pick was LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall. Daniels completed 65% of his passes for an impressive 12,749 yards with a total of 89 touchdowns and only 20 interceptions during his college career.
Next, the Commanders selected Jer'Zhan Newton from Illinois as their third-round pick. Newton recorded an impressive 188 tackles and a notable 18 sacks throughout his college career.
Moving on to the Houston Texans, they made three picks on the second night of the draft. Nick Caserio, their general manager, traded up in the third round to add safety Calen Bullock from USC. The Texans also selected Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter and Notre Dame tackle Blake Fisher in the second round.
The Commanders' first pick of a wide receiver, Luke McCaffrey from Rice University, was not mentioned in the provided sources. However, he was selected with the No. 100 overall pick.
Stay tuned for more updates on these teams and their new acquisitions as they prepare for the upcoming season.