The Washington Commanders hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. It’s no secret that Washington is likely targeting a quarterback with the pick.
So, it’s no surprise the Commanders have sent a heavy presence to the pro days of each of the draft’s top quarterback prospects.
Last week, it was Jayden Daniels (LSU) on Wednesday and Drake Maye (North Carolina) on Thursday. Several pictures and videos have been making the rounds of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn interacting with Daniels and Maye.
Peters and Quinn weren’t the only two from Washington attending these pro days. Assistant general manager Lance Newmark and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury were also present.
This is not a surprise, as Kingsbury is expected to have a significant say in who the Commanders pick in the draft. Ultimately, though, Peters will make the call.
Meanwhile, Kingsbury was doing his homework on Daniels and Maye last week, spending plenty of time with their respective college coaches.
Here, Kingsbury is with Daniels’ QB coach.
Commanders OC Kliff Kingsburry spending a lot of time with Jayden Daniels QB coach after his pro day pic.twitter.com/XHEKG0PqAk
— Andrew Groover (@APGroover) March 27, 2024
When Kingsbury was at North Carolina’s pro day, he spent a lot of time with UNC offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey.
Kliff Kingsbury spent a long time this afternoon talking to UNC OC Chip Lindsey, including most of the throwing session.
Both are guys who do not like their offenses being labeled “Air Raid.” pic.twitter.com/zbcGKuKa1E
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 28, 2024
Here’s another instance where Kingsbury is seen talking with Lindsey. This time, Peters joins in the conversation.
#Commanders GM Adam Peters & Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury chopping it up with #UNC Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsey. I’m sure Drake Maye’s name may come up once or twice during this convo. @wusa9 #UNCProDay pic.twitter.com/OY4rnj3dMc
— Desmond Purnell (@DesmondPurnell) March 28, 2024
Kingsbury spent time talking with coaches when he was at USC’s pro day two weeks ago to see Caleb Williams. Kingsbury spent 2023 as an analyst at USC.
Kliff Kingsbury sighting out at USC’s Pro Day. Now the Commanders OC, former analyst with USC. Wonder who he’s here to see pic.twitter.com/tNZMjnVita
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) March 20, 2024
Kingsbury will not make the final decision, but his input into each quarterback will carry a lot of weight as he’ll work closely with the young passer once he arrives.
