Kain Medrano was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Although Washington had pressing needs for an edge rusher and other positions, they opted for Medrano, who was known as a hybrid linebacker. Injuries among the current linebackers provide him with an avenue to secure a significant backup role, especially in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. The Commanders are considering maintaining five or six linebackers in their roster structure, with some labeled as linebackers despite their edge rusher duties.
Kain Medrano was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft despite their pressing need for an edge rusher.
Medrano has been analyzed as a potential hybrid linebacker/safety, following the role vacated by Jeremy Chinn.
Due to injuries, Medrano is expected to take on a major backup role at traditional linebacker, particularly in the preseason opener.
The Commanders are considering keeping five or six linebackers on their roster, with some players like Von Miller being categorized as linebackers despite their edge rusher roles.
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