"The Washington Commanders will be selecting at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they have no shortage of needs to fill. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs will be a top option given the Commanders' black hole at the position. Washington could also elect to add a weapon to quarterback Jayden Daniels' receiving game, or bolster its backfield with running back Jeremiyah Love."
"However, the Commanders' biggest need of all is on the defensive line. Adam Peters neglected the position group last spring, and he can't afford to make that same mistake again. And there's a prime opportunity for an elite prospect to fall right into Washington's lap. Rueben Bain Jr. would be exactly what the Commanders need NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom appeared on The Team 980 to sing the praises of Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., suggesting that he should be Washington's top pick."
Washington enters the 2026 NFL Draft selecting seventh overall with multiple roster needs across safety, receiver, running back, and the defensive line. The safety position remains a glaring weakness, with Ohio State's Caleb Downs listed as a top option. Jayden Daniels could benefit from added receiving weapons, and the backfield could be upgraded with prospects like Jeremiyah Love. The defensive line represents the most urgent need after limited investment and injuries left the edge inconsistent opposite Dorance Armstrong Jr. Rueben Bain Jr. projects as a high-upside edge rusher who generates pressure and helps against the run, offering an immediate upgrade.
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