Any plans to draft a quarterback drastically changed for the Washington Commanders when they landed Carson Wentz in a trade. However, the team still wants to add to the QB room that includes Taylor Heinicke.
Could that choice be former Ole Miss signal caller Matt Corral?
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Washington has done a lot of research on Corral ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft.
Washington hasn’t been linked to draft-eligible quarterbacks much since trading for Carson Wentz before free agency. But the word heading into draft weekend is the Commanders have done a lot of research on Ole Miss’ Matt Corral, researching his background from high school to college. Washington could be looking for quarterback help on Day 2 of the draft. The Saints and Panthers also have done much homework on Corral. Some coaches were underwhelmed with his presence in team interviews, but many are high on his quick release and natural throwing ability.
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday, “We’d like to make sure we have at least 3 going into camp.”
The Commanders own the No. 11 pick overall in the first round of Thursday’s draft.
It’s unclear the level of Washington’s interest in Corral. And it’s questionable that he will be still available by Day 2. Pundits believe he could slip into the end of the first round on Thursday. Maybe Washington is anticipating the possibility of Corral sliding?
There could also be another explanation for the research of Corral.
Rivera mentioned he had a “guy” in mind among the first-round quarterbacks before the Wentz trade, according to the Washington Times’ Matthew Paras. But he added, doing research on the QB class helps to be a reference point for possible trades with the No. 11 pick.
