Commanders showing 'a lot of love' to SEC safety

The Washington Commanders had a mission this offseason: get younger and faster. Over one week into NFL free agency, mission accomplished. General manager Adam Peters has been aggressive, completely revamping the defense while adding parts to the offense around quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Washington filled its biggest need at edge rusher, signing Odafe Oweh, K'Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu. The Commanders could still use some help in the secondary, despite signing cornerback Amik Robertson and safety Nick Cross. Could Washington add another defensive back in next month's 2026 NFL Draft?

Sure, the Commanders could look at LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 7 overall pick, but other positions would be higher on the board. Unfortunately, Washington is without its second-round pick, and it doesn't pick again until No.

71 overall. That hasn't stopped Peters from meeting with players who are projected to go in the second round. NFL draft analyst Tony Pauline says the Commanders are showing South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore "a lot of love" recently.