Washington Commanders' Mock Draft: Defense & Weapons

0:00On March 31st, the Washington Commanders sit pretty at the 7th overall pick in next year's 2026 NFL Draft thanks to a solid free agency splash. They added a dozen outside players, re-sign quarterback Marcus Marriota, and grabbed three edge rushers, so General Manager Adam Peters' aim. Scramble for just anybody at 7. This drafts loaded with talent at spots like Running Back, Safety, and Linebacker, giving them options without panic. ESPN Draft Guru Matt Miller dropped his first 7-round mock, and he sees Washington prioritizing defense with LSU cornerback Mansour Delane in the first round. After losing vets like Marshawn Latamore and Jonathan Jones, and with a rough 5 win season behind them, Delane's shutdown skills holding foes to. Just 10 completions for 119 yards fit, perfect as an elite outside corner. Fans and analysts digging the mocks later grabs too, like Notre Dame-wide receiver Malachi

1:02Fields in the 3rd round at pick 71. His 6 foot 4 frame adds the size they lack opposite, Terry McGloren, especially if they chase Brandon Ayak. Then in the 5th, Arkansas quarterback Taylor Greene, as a cheap athletic backup for Jaden Daniels, who battled injuries last year. Deeper picks get interesting, a 6th round tight end Marlin Klein in a crowd of room, Marilyn Safety, Jalen Husky, for depth behind Young Nick Cross, and Ohio State running back CJ Damelson in the 7th to replace Austin Eckler's versatility. Not all scream homerun, but Peter struck gold with a late round back before. Overall, this mock paints Washington building smart layers on defense first, then weapons and insurance, setting up a bounce back without forcing it. At 7. Keep watching how free agency shakes out before draft night hits. Watch your NFL News Today update, AI powered and always on.