Commanders beef up offensive line, draft tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with 29th pick

The Washington Commanders prioritized enhancing their offensive line in the recent NFL draft by selecting tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th overall pick. This move follows the acquisition of veteran tackle Laremy Tunsil, emphasizing an ongoing strategy to provide better protection for quarterback Jayden Daniels, last season’s NFL offensive rookie of the year. Conerly, who played two years as a starting left tackle at Oregon, is expected to transition to right tackle, competing against Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie for a starting position as the team builds its offensive front.

Conerly's selection underscores Washington's commitment to reinforcing the offensive line, aiming to provide better protection for quarterback Jayden Daniels after a standout rookie season.

At 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds, Conerly proved he could hold his own in college, allowing only six pressures in his last 12 starts at Oregon.

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