Commanders might never get the chance at Dan Quinn's ideal draft prospect

"With only two selections in the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders cannot afford to miss with the No. 7 pick. General manager Adam Peters may look to move back, but there should be a fantastic opportunity to acquire a blue-chip difference-maker to accelerate their rebuild. It would be a bombshell of epic proportions if this didn't come on defense. The Commanders are desperately thin on quality starters of sufficient depth. For head coach Dane Quinn's gamble on new coordinator Daronte Jones to work, a massive upgrade on the playing side is needed."

"Brent Sobleski of The Bleacher Report named the best fits for each of the top six projected prospects in the 2026 class. The analyst thought Ohio State's do-it-all linebacker, Arvell Reese, has the Micah Parsons-type skill set that Quinn would know how to utilize effectively. "[Arvell] Reese can be [Dan] Quinn's new game-wrecker despite not seeing the talented defender being deployed to his fullest potential by Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia in the Buckeyes' biggest games.""

"Much has been made about where Reese may be suited in the pros. Some experts believe he's best rushing the passer. Others see him as an off-ball, genuine three-down linebacker. The truth lies somewhere in the middle, but having such a versatile, supreme physical force capable of impacting almost every phase of the game immediately would be a revelation within Jones' schematic concepts for the Commanders. It sounds nice, but there is a big problem. There is almost no chance Reese is still around at No. 7 overall."

With only two selections in the first four rounds, the Washington Commanders face pressure to maximize the No. 7 pick to accelerate their rebuild. The roster is thin on quality defensive starters and depth, making a premium defensive addition critical for Dane Quinn and new coordinator Daronte Jones. Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese offers a versatile, Micah Parsons-type skill set capable of rushing the passer, playing off-ball, and impacting multiple phases immediately. Reese's physicality and playmaking could transform the Commanders' defense, but prevailing projections indicate he will likely be selected before pick No. 7.

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