Washington Commanders Announce New NFL Draft Pick With Private Jet Reveal
Team reaches new heights with dramatic draft selection post showcasing their latest acquisition.
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The Washington Commanders have taken their NFL Draft announcement to new heights – quite literally. The team recently shared an Instagram post featuring a private jet with the caption “the pick is in ✈️,” signaling their latest acquisition in dramatic fashion.
The post shows athlete Joshua Conerly Jr. stepping out of a Washington Commanders-branded private aircraft, symbolizing both the arrival of their newest team member and the elevated expectations for the franchise moving forward. The sleek jet presentation underscores the team’s commitment to making a splash with their draft selection.
Commanders Select Joshua Conerly Jr. With 29th Pick
Prior Instagram posts from the team’s account reveal that the Commanders selected offensive tackle Joshua Conerly Jr. from Oregon with the 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The team expressed their excitement about the selection in several social media posts, including one captioned “WITH THE 29TH PICK ➡️ @joshuaconerlyjr” and another thanking Oregon Football stating, “thank you @oregonfootball, we’ll take it from here with @joshuaconerlyjr 🤝.”
Conerly Jr., a standout from the University of Oregon, represents a significant investment for Washington’s offensive line. The team’s social media has been buzzing with content surrounding their new addition, with posts featuring the moment they called their newest member and his reaction to being selected.
From Washington To Washington
In a post captioned “from Washington to Washington,” the Commanders highlighted the geographic connection between Conerly’s college state and his new professional home. This connection adds an interesting narrative to the selection, as the player makes the journey from the Pacific Northwest to the nation’s capital.
The Commanders’ social media team has been particularly active during the draft, sharing behind-the-scenes content that gives fans insight into the selection process. One post revealed that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury had seemingly manifested this selection, with a caption reading: “Kliff left a note on AP’s desk this week…manifestation works 😌.” This suggests the pick was high on Kingsbury’s wish list as he builds his offensive system in Washington.
Building The Commander Identity
The franchise, which rebranded as the Washington Commanders in February 2022 after previously being known as the Washington Football Team (2020-2022) and before that the Washington Redskins (1937-2020), continues to establish its new identity. The team has won five NFL Championships, including three Super Bowls, and is one of only five franchises to record over 600 regular season and postseason wins.
The team’s recent social media activity has emphasized what it means to be a Commander, with one video post asking, “what does it take to be a Commander?” This suggests they’re looking for specific character traits in their draft selections beyond just physical ability.
The private jet announcement follows a trend of NFL teams finding increasingly creative ways to announce their draft picks and generate excitement among their fan base. The Commanders’ approach—using the jet as both literal and metaphorical transportation for their new player—has resonated with fans online.
As the Commanders continue through the remainder of the NFL Draft process, all eyes will be on how they complement their first-round selection with additional picks. The franchise is working to rebuild after finishing the 2024 season.
With their first-round selection secured and dramatically announced via private jet, the Washington Commanders have made their intentions clear—they’re aiming high for the 2025 season and beyond. For Joshua Conerly Jr., the journey has just begun as he prepares to make the transition from college standout to professional athlete in the nation’s capital.
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