Commanders may have just watched their draft plans unravel in real time

"If Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters hasn't turned his attention to the offseason yet, that would be a good idea. And if the front-office leader wants to kickstart this ambitious project after an underwhelming campaign, maximizing his draft selections is crucial. Peters only has six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft as things stand. Trades for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and cornerback Marshon Lattimore mean the Commanders only boast two selections in the opening four rounds."

"The Commanders have several glaring needs right now. None is more pivotal than finding a younger, more explosive player capable of generating more pressure on opposing quarterbacks. It's an area of the field Peters largely neglected during the 2025 offseason. He must not do the same again. Commanders' chances of landing Rueben Bain Jr. are rapidly fading. Unfortunately for the Commanders, the chances of landing one of the premier edge-rushing prospects are fading."

"All eyes were on Rueben Bain Jr. as the Miami Hurricanes looked to cause an upset over the Texas A&M Aggies in the college football playoffs. The defensive end is expected to be one of the first names called next spring, and he did nothing to dispel this projection with a display of pure dominance in the spotlight. Bain was nothing short of relentless throughout, putting his customary dynamism, power, and anticipation on full display."

Adam Peters enters the offseason with only six selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and just two picks inside the first four rounds after trades for Laremy Tunsil and Marshon Lattimore. The roster contains several pressing needs, with the most urgent being a younger, more explosive edge rusher to create pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The team largely neglected pass rush upgrades in 2025 and must avoid repeating that oversight. Rueben Bain Jr. delivered a dominant playoff performance, recording three sacks and showcasing dynamism, power, and anticipation that will attract significant NFL attention.

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