"There was no sign of sixth-round rookie Kain Medrano in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions. He was a healthy scratch once again. Considering the complications being endured by the linebackers and safeties this season, the fact that he is not getting an opportunity to shine speaks volumes. Medrano became Washington's final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Most fans thought general manager Adam Peters would take a developmental edge rusher, but the UCLA product's athleticism was too tempting to ignore."
"The athleticism is absolutely off the charts. Medrano's numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine were sensational, but to say he is raw technically would be an understatement. There is also a question of where he is best suited. Is he an off-ball linebacker, or would his skills be more beneficial in the secondary? This is an awful lot like the Commanders' decision to draft Dominique Hampton in 2024. He spent a season as a healthy scratch more often than not, and he was released before his second campaign."
Dan Quinn wants to involve younger players more as the Commanders’ season offers a chance to plan ahead before the pivotal 2026 offseason. The team’s poor results have created a sink-or-swim environment that accelerates roster evaluations. Sixth-round rookie Kain Medrano was a healthy scratch in Week 10 despite injuries in the linebacking and safety groups. Medrano made the 53-man roster after the 2025 NFL Draft because of exceptional athletic traits, but he remains technically raw and uncertain in positional fit between off-ball linebacker and the secondary. The front office has shown willingness to move on from draft picks who do not develop.
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