The Commanders selected Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane with the 128th pick of Round 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Lane spent the last three seasons at Virginia Tech, used in a variety of ways: rushing, punt returns, and in the screen game. Lane offers 4.3 speed as a potential weapon at the next level. He started his career as the top returner and receiver at Middle Tennessee, leading them in receiving as a true freshman. He had a 9.56 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 33rd among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 17.3%, and 38th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with a 69.3. He is currently 23 years old with a Breakout Age of 21.4. He ranked 22nd among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring a 6.06. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Marquise Goodwin. He’s experienced with great speed and change of direction but likely ends up as more of a gadget /special teams player than fantasy difference-maker.
Lane's 4.3 speed makes him a special teams weapon who could add some slot potential.
He is unlikely to make a big impact as a rookie, but there is some intrigue in a Commanders depth chart that has some openings.
Lane is unlikely to be a difference maker long term in dynasty.
He is an older speed WR who will make his bones on special teams.
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