"For non-playoff teams like the Washington Commanders, we now know exactly where they will be picking in the first round. Number seven. Barring a trade, that's where Adam Peters will make his selection. In that position, he should find a dynamic playmaker who will have an immediate impact. Peters will not be choosing a quarterback, which means whoever Washington ends up with will not be a project. They should be ready on day one."
"During the regular season, the consensus, such as it was, focused on two positions and several players for the Commanders. Most early mocks had Peters picking a wide receiver - Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson were the most popular. Washington also needs edge-rushing help, which put David Bailey and Rueben Bain Jr. under the microscope. Toss in receiver Makai Lemon and edge Keldric Faulk, and you pretty much exhausted the common wisdom regarding who the Commanders would pick."
With the No. 7 pick in 2026, Washington must target an immediate-impact playmaker rather than a developmental quarterback. The team needs help on defense and offense, but the biggest holes are at safety and edge rusher after disappointing 2025 performances from starters. Early mocks emphasized wide receivers like Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson and edge prospects such as David Bailey and Rueben Bain Jr., while newer consensus increasingly points to Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Scouting processes and medicals could alter rankings, but the focus remains on acquiring a ready starter who can transform the roster immediately.
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