Washington Commanders Target Jalon Kilgore in NFL Draft

0:00On April 9th, Washington commanders hold six picks in the 2026 NFL draft, and they're locked in on defensive vatch along Killgore as A-prime target. This 21-year-old from South Carolina fits their needs perfectly, especially after free agency upgrades left some defensive gaps. The team scouted pro days, held meetings, and brought prospects to Ashburn for top 30 visits. They added Nick Cross and Amick Roberts into the secondary, but Killgore's versatility could seal those spots, playing Nickle Corner or Safety at 6, foot 1, 211 pounds. Analysts note Killgore's rise, with visits to multiple teams, including Washington. Defensive coordinator Dorante Jones wants speed, smarts, experience, and switchability. Killgore checks every box with his instincts and coverage range. Newtave shows his freakish athleticism, 4.4040 yard dash, 37-inch vertical, 9.66 relative athletic score. Plus seven interceptions over two seasons, he's elite stopping the run too, a weak point

1:02for the commanders. If Killgore slides to pick 71, expect them to pounce and keep building that defense strong. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.