The Commanders have strengthened their quarterback depth by signing Sam Hartman as an undrafted free agent, and drafting Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick. Hartman received a substantial guarantee of a $20,000 signing bonus and a $225,000 base salary guarantee, which shows the team’s confidence in his abilities. This level of guarantee is typically reserved for undrafted rookies expected to make the roster.
In addition to Hartman and Daniels, the Commanders have quarterbacks Marcus Mariota, Jeff Driskel, and Jake Fromm on their roster. It is anticipated that Daniels will start, with Mariota serving as his backup. Hartman will have a solid opportunity to compete with Driskel and Fromm for the No. 3 quarterback spot on the team.
Hartman is a 24-year-old who spent five seasons at Wake Forest before transferring to Notre Dame for his final year of college football. Over the course of his collegiate career, he started 57 games, showcasing his experience and skill in leading a team from the quarterback position.