Why Athan Kaliakmanis to the Commanders makes sense
Athan Kaliakmanis was selected 223rd overall by the Washington Commanders, surprising many observers. His selection comes despite the presence of franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and the return of Marcus Mariota. Kaliakmanis brings valuable experience and represents a low-risk option for the team's quarterback depth chart.
- ▪Kaliakmanis played in 48 games during his college career.
- ▪He had his best season in 2025, throwing for 3,124 yards with 20 touchdowns.
- ▪The Commanders are looking for a young backup quarterback after injuries affected their starters last season.
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