"Though some early mocks have focused on providing quarterback Jayden Daniels with additional weapons, most analysts agree that general manager Adam Peters needs to focus on the defensive side of the ball. In theory, the offense should make great strides based solely on the healthy return of Daniels. The defense, on the other hand, needs an infusion of talent at all three levels."
"Caleb Downs has become an increasingly popular projection for Washington at No. 7, and he was Williams' choice. Some scouts call him the best all-around prospect in the draft. He falls to seven because of the relative devaluation of the position he plays. Pass-rushing edges and elite cover corners tend to go higher in drafts than safeties. The last time a safety was chosen in the top 10 picks was 2017 when the New York Jets took Jamal Adams."
Washington needs to add young, aggressive defensive playmakers to bolster a defense that requires talent at all three levels. General manager Adam Peters must prioritize defensive upgrades despite offensive upside from a healthy Jayden Daniels. The team traded away its second-round pick for Laremy Tunsil and retains selections near the top of rounds one and three. The No. 7 pick should target an elite talent, while the No. 71 selection should yield an immediate contributor who can develop into a starter. Caleb Downs projects as a top safety candidate, but his true draft value depends on whether he represents a new, playmaking safety archetype.
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