Commanders fans react to first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr.

Social media buzzed with praise and concern after Washington selected the Oregon tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Darius Hayes | Apr 25, 2025

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. (76) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders’ selection of Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft stirred a flurry of online conversation Thursday night.

Coming off a surprise run to the NFC Championship game, the Commanders clearly showed its focus on the oline by adding Conerly, even after trading for Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

Commanders fans quickly weighed in on the pick, debating whether it was the right move. Reactions ranging from exciting to skeptical.

JOSH CONERLY JR.!!!#RaiseHail
— Washington Sports & Cards (@WashingtonFan9) April 25, 2025

I understand the pick, but the defense is #1 priority
— kona (@konanomics) April 25, 2025

Commanders Nation I’m truly excited about our pick OT Josh Conerly Jr. from Oregon. Welcome to the DMV! pic.twitter.com/NggSVDoV9c
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 25, 2025

Josh Simmons was available and we took “Josh Conerly”
— Iyo Sky stan (@SportsKingEvan) April 25, 2025

Zero problem with Adam Peters at 29 taking an offensive tackle in Josh Conerly Jr. Make the offensive line elite.
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) April 25, 2025

Don't mind solidifying the Oline but personally liked Josh Simmons more than Josh Conerly...but in Adam Peters I trust #RaiseHail
— #GirlDad (@gymappleby) April 25, 2025

The Commanders currently only have one pick coming up on Day 2, the No. 61 pick sitting in the second round.

After that, Washington isn't scheduled to be on the clock again until the fourth round, leaving a lot of room for anticipation that general manager Adam Peters may be looking to make a deal that would net himself more picks for the 2025 NFL Draft.

As much praise as there is to be found for his first pick, there are plenty of others wondering if and when Peters is going to add to his defense, and that move could be coming on Friday when the draft resumes at 7 p.m. ET.

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