NFL Draft: Commanders on Edge as Giants Shake Up Picks

0:00On April 22nd, the Washington commanders are on pens and needles waiting for the picks ahead of their seven spot in the 2026 NFL draft. General manager Adam Peters knows Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza goes first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, but after that, it's anyone's. Guests with twist, coming from the top six elections. The New York Giants hold the fifth pick and just shook things up by trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence II to the. Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th spot. Reports say they might grab Arizona State wide receiver Jordan Tyson with that extra flexibility at number five. But an anonymous head coach told SNY they are taking safety Caleb Downs instead. Peters admits the uncertainty is real and he's prepping for every possible move while the whole league buzzes with rumors. If the Giants go with Downs, it could clear the path for the commanders to snag linebacker, sunny styles at seven, even though whispers say no to name.

1:00Running back Jeremiah Love might already be off the board. That ripple effect from New York could be a game changer in the division. Peters stays flexible, ready to trade back if the deals right, but the commanders need some draft night luck to land their guy, especially facing. Downs twice a year if it shakes out that way.