Experts Grade Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft Picks

0:00On April 28th, Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters made some bold moves in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing linebacker Alex Sonny Styles. From Ohio State at pick 7 in the first round, wide receiver Antonio Williams from Clemson at pick 71 in the third and edge defender. Joshua Joseph from Tennessee at pick 147 in the fifth. To break it down, we got grades from three experts, the super smart draft bot AI, the draft guru Matt Empress Vegas, and his Gen Z son Sam, a diehard. Commanders fan from Australia. Earlier this week, the crew dissected that first round pick on styles. Draft by gave it a B-plus for smart discipline, avoiding a trade-up and picking a versatile defender over flashier options like cornerback Mansour, Delane, who got snag earlier, Matt hit it with an A-plus, calling styles an athletic freak, ready to anchor the defense at just 21 years old. Sam went pass-fail and passed it, loving the fit despite Dallas grabbing another

1:00safety. Meanwhile, on the third round wide-out Williams, opinion split. Draft bot was May with the C, saying higher ranked receivers were there, but admitted he's NFL ready for quick passes. Matt flipped to an A after digging in, praising his route running, blocking and all around solid stats that could make him a day one chain mover. Sam gave a B-plus, noting better guys were available, but liking the value. Then in round 5, they all lit up for Joseph's. Draft bot slapped an A-plus, calling him top value with explosive pass rush, upside way beyond his slot. Matt agreed with another A-plus, highlighting his long arms, pressure rate in the 95th percentile, and starter potential. Even Sam hit A, seeing him as an above average edge guy late in the draft. Overall, Peter stayed patient, dodging reaches, and stacking athletes that fit the scheme, earning mostly high marks across the board. Round six and seven breakdowns drop soon, so stay tuned for how this class shapes up. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening

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