"A lot of attention has focused on who Adam Peters will choose with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Washington Commanders' defense in need of a major overhaul, early speculation is focusing on edge rushers David Bailey and Rueben Bain, Jr., as well as safety Caleb Downs. The Commanders need help at every level of the defense, but that need is most dire at edge rusher."
"Dan Quinn's defense was dead last in quarterback hurries, an almost unfathomable stat for a team coached by the defensive mind. Fortunately, 2026 appears to be a strong year for edge rushers in the draft. That doesn't only apply to blue chippers like Bailey and Bain. Peters does not have a second-round pick this year, so he may be looking for a pass-rusher in the third round, regardless of the direction he takes with his first selection."
"Dani Dennis-Sutton is a prototypical modern edge rusher. Or, to put it in Paulson's words, "He's a big ole' hoss." At 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, Dennis-Sutton has the size and length to set edges in the NFL. He also has excellent straight-line speed. He has run 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash, exceptional for a man of his size. It suggests a player with the ability to chase down ball carriers and quarterbacks from the backside."
Adam Peters faces speculation at the No. 7 pick between elite edge rushers and safety Caleb Downs as the Washington Commanders prioritize a defensive overhaul. The team ranked middling in sacks but bottom in most other defensive metrics, including dead last in quarterback hurries under Dan Quinn. The 2026 draft appears deep at edge rusher, increasing options beyond top prospects. Peters lacks a second-round pick, which could force pursuit of pass rushers in round three. Penn State edge Dani Dennis-Sutton profiles as a prototypical modern edge with 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, 4.68 speed and consistent production across 55 collegiate games.
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