A Montgomery County native could be headed back to the DMV in a big way. Over the last few months, Commanders.com has been spotlighting one mock draft each week, breaking down how potential picks could fit in Washington. In the latest feature, draft analyst Matt Miller mapped out all of the team’s selections in a full seven-round mock, including a notable local connection at the top.

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The Washington Commanders welcomed more than three dozen NFL Draft prospects on Wednesday, many with strong ties to the DMV, giving local talent a chance to showcase their abilities in front of the hometown organization.

The group featured several Maryland standouts, including defensive back Vincent Nwachi, a Wheaton High School graduate who went on to play at Maine, Mitchell Melton, a Silver Spring native who attended Good Counsel in Olney before continuing his career at UVA, and Octavian Smith, a Burtonsville native and graduate of Paint Branch High School who went on to star at the University of Maryland.


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