Commanders' Mid-Round Running Back Target

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL draft kicks off tomorrow, and mock drafts are everywhere. Teams like the Washington commanders top many first-round projections, often linked to players like Sunny Styles or Karnel Tate. But later rounds can deliver gems too, just like Tom Brady back in the sixth. Word is, the commanders have their eyes on a running back named Randall for a mid or late-round steal. Not their top first-round target, but scouts see upside if they skip other backs like Jeremiah Love. Randall stands 6'3", 230 pounds, and switched from wide receiver to running back full time after the ACC Championship last. Year. In that one season at the position, he rush for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns on 168 carries, plus 36. Catches for 254 yards and 3 scores. His size and receiver roots make him run tall, which draws hits, but it's mostly inexperienced talking.

1:00With coaching, he could thrive in various schemes, and the commander's staff knows how to develop big backs. They proved it last year, with seventh-rounder, Jekori Kroski-Marit, who led them in rushing and touchdowns as a rookie. If they grab Randall, it could be another day three wins shaping their backfield for years. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Kori with the story.