The Washington Commanders need to hit on their first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. There should be plenty of intriguing prospects available for general manager Adam Peters at No. 7 overall, but with no second or fourth round picks this spring, the margin for error has diminished significantly.
Most fans and experts expect the Commanders to spend their pick on the defensive side of the football. They are desperate for edge rushing help, putting David Bailey and Rueben Bain Jr. under the microscope. Someone like Sonny Styles could fortify the linebacking corps, while Mansoor Delane may be another option to go alongside Mike Sainristil and Trey Amos at cornerback.