The Commanders have bolstered their quarterback depth by signing Sam Hartman as an undrafted free agent, in addition to 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, showing the team’s confidence in his abilities. This level of guarantee is typically reserved for undrafted rookies expected to make the roster.
Hartman, who is 24 years old, 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. Alongside Daniels and Hartman, 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.