Commanders draft picks: What each player brings to the roster

Analysis of Washington Commanders’ draft picks and their contributions to the team’s roster.

Newton (6-foot-2, 304 pounds), who goes by “Johnny,” was a surprising pick given Washington’s defensive line depth. The 21-year-old is a slightly undersized tackle who figures to rotate in behind Jon Allen and Daron Payne and compete for snaps with John Ridgeway and Phidarian Mathis. Multiple analysts gave Newton first-round grades and projected him as…

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