Commanders' Seventh-Round Flyer: Athan Kaliakmanis

0:00On April 26th, Washington Commanders wrapped up Day 3 of the 2026 draft with General Manager Adam Peters using most of his picks, wisely. The base surprise came at the end when they grabbed Rutgers' quarterback, Athin Kaliak Monis, at Pig 223. It's a classic seventh-round flyer, low risk with big upside potential. Peters knows late-round magic from last year, when seventh-round running back to Corey Kroski-Marit, taken at 245, exploded for. Over 800 rushing yards, despite missing nearly the whole 2025 season, Kaliak Monis flashed in college, but heads into a deep-deft chart. He's not challenging starter Jaden Daniels anytime soon. Marcus Mario to holds the backup spot, and Kaliak Monis will scrap with undrafted Sam Hartman for third-string duties. Fans see it as smart insurance after Daniels' battle injuries last year. With only six picks total, passing on undrafted free agents for this quarterback feels bold. Peters was with the 49ers when they snag Brock Purdy as the final pick, turning heads ever since.

1:05Expect? Kaliak Monis to develop quietly behind the scenes, ready as an emergency arm if needed, while the commanders build on their roster gems.