SOCIAL REACTIONS: Washington Commanders Land Hard-Hitting Safety Dominique Hampton In Fifth Round

The Washington Commanders are capping off a strong haul in the 2024 NFL Draft with a trio of selections on day three. The Commanders continued to invest in the future of their defense on Saturday by drafting Washington safety Dominique Hampton in the fifth round with the No. 161 overall pick.

Hampton is a hard-hitting safety who put together a productive career while playing with the Huskies. He's coming off a standout campaign in 2023 where he compiled 109 total tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions as his squad made a run to the National Championship. Hampton has ideal size at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, and is more than willing to lay the wood.

NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein believes Hampton could develop into a backup with value on special teams.

"Average game film has to be weighed against his traits and the potential of what he could do with pro coaching. Hampton is big, fast and long, and defensive coordinators can work with that. He's more comfortable operating as a read-and-react high safety than in man coverage. He's willing in run support, but erratic angles to the tackle and below-average body control can lead to poor positioning and excessive arm tackles. Hampton's traits and potential could sway a team to take him on Day 3 and develop him into an average backup with core special teams value."

Fans are mixed on the selection as some were hoping the team would grab more protection for Jayden Daniels after grabbing TCU's Brandon Coleman in the third-round. Check out some of their reactions below.

Dominique Hampton -> COMMIES

6'2.5 213 lbs

- is a versatile SS who has experience playing 2-high, 1-high, in the box or slot

- He is excellent in zone...but struggles in man

- Great at tackling and hits hard

- plays all of special teams & projects as a 3rd safety with upside pic.twitter.com/OBQp51Mgun
— The Owl (@TheOwl_LOB) April 27, 2024

Alright well please sit Jayden for a year so you don't ruin him like Howell behind no O-line
— Treyding Stocks (@TreydingStocks) April 27, 2024

Underrated. WELCOME!
— OnceUponATime (@HTTRQGC) April 27, 2024

Don't understand this one, with Christian Jones from Texas still sitting there, unless there is a red flag on Jones we don't know about.
— Mike Brindle (@Mike_L_Brindle) April 27, 2024

We have to trust the process Adam peters built part of the SF team and look where SF is at now… so we have to be patient so far I give Adam a B+
— Forrealdoedoe (@followdatkid301) April 27, 2024

A big safety that is hard hitting is what we’ve needed for almost a decade
— Crash Fleet (@crashxfleet) April 27, 2024

I assume all of the doubting fans has watched as much film as the scouts & GM
— al cizzle (@AlCizzle) April 27, 2024

Fantastic pick. Great value because of his great athleticism
— Nna Mmadu👨🏾‍🍼 (@_IKENNA_) April 27, 2024

LOVE this pick.
— Michael Kasrai (@MichaelKasrai) April 27, 2024

Yo we are crushing it 😂😂😂 I said it once and I’ll say it again. Remember when we traded UP for a LONG SNAPPER. Real adults in the chair now https://t.co/1LNYFwNxzy
— Tim (@TIMsanity79) April 27, 2024

*Article courtesy of Dustin Lewis

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