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Commanders pick Notre Dame DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste in NFL Draft

Commanders pick Notre Dame DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste in NFL Draft

Javontae Jean-Baptiste bet on Notre Dame's ability to maximize his NFL potential in one season. The former graduate transfer from Ohio State cashed out Saturday when the Washington Commanders selected the defensive end in the seventh round of the NFL Draft with pick No. 222 overall. “It was a great phone call when we picked him," said Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark.