Commanders Trade for Thomas? Draft Shakeup

0:00On April 7th, the 2026 NFL draft is heating up, and the Washington Commanders sit at the number 7 pick. Instead of grabbing a rookie, one hot idea floating around is trading that pick straight up for Jacksonville Jaguars, wide receiver Brian Thomas, Jr. Thomas is just 23, exploded as a pro-Bull rookie in 2024, with 87 catches, 1,282 yards, and 10 touchdowns out of LSU. He dipped last year to 48 grabs for 700-7 yards and two scores, sparking trade buzz, but his upside screams star potential. Commanders fans know the squad dumped cash into defense this off-season, yet pass rush and secondary spots still ache. On offense, they need a real weapon next to Terry McLean, guys like Diamey Brown and Van Jefferson just ain't cutting it long-term. Analyst Gary Davenport, from Bleacher Report, calls Washington a prime spot for Thomas, proposing they shift the number 7 pick to the Jags. It had reunite him with quarterback Jaden Daniels from their LSU days, giving Daniels a legit target in year 3.

1:04This bold swap could reshape their attack overnight, especially with multiple holes to fill on both sides. Keep eyes peeled as draft season ramps up. Commanders might just pull the trigger. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI.