"The Washington Commanders need to hit on their first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. There should be plenty of intriguing prospects available for general manager Adam Peters at No. 7 overall, but with no second or fourth round picks this spring, the margin for error has diminished significantly. Most fans and experts expect the Commanders to spend their pick on the defensive side of the football."
"Big fan. Big fan. We value Hall of Fame safeties, so if we have the chance to potentially draft a future Hall of Fame safety in Caleb Downs, that would be just fine with me. We'll take the best player. When you draft that high, you take the best player. It's not a need pick; it's the best player pick. That's what the goal is at that pick. That guy would be just fine with me. I'd take him in a second."
The Washington Commanders enter the 2026 NFL Draft without second- and fourth-round selections, amplifying pressure on their No. 7 pick. The roster need is primarily on defense, with edge rush and secondary positions prioritized. Names under consideration include David Bailey, Rueben Bain Jr., Sonny Styles, Mansoor Delane, Mike Sainristil, Trey Amos, and Caleb Downs. John Harbaugh expressed willingness to draft Caleb Downs at No. 5, valuing potential Hall of Fame safeties. A Giants selection of Downs would likely remove him from Washington's reach and create the prospect of facing a top-tier safety twice annually within the NFC East.
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