"Delane expressed his opinion directly to Peters, saying that he had been caught sleeping as Kansas City jumped the queue. And he's happy they did. 'Mr. Peters, you were a little too late, and I'm glad they came up to get a dawg.'"
"While Delane may have thought the Commanders were hot on his heels, nobody got more praise from Peters and head coach Dan Quinn throughout the pre-draft process than Styles."
"The fact that Washington didn't draft a cornerback with any of their remaining five picks should tell fans all they need to know."
The Washington Commanders faced a pivotal moment at the 2026 NFL Draft, holding the No. 7 pick. General manager Adam Peters had limited options to trade up. After running back Jeremiyah Love and wide receiver Carnell Tate were selected early, linebacker Sonny Styles became the focus. The Chiefs' trade for cornerback Mansoor Delane shifted the draft dynamics. Delane expressed disappointment at missing the Commanders, but Peters prioritized Styles, indicating a clear preference for the linebacker over a cornerback, as evidenced by not selecting one in subsequent picks.
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