Commanders land All-American and athletic wideout in ESPN mock draft

The Washington Commanders could go a number of ways in the 2026 NFL Draft. GM Adam Peters used free agency as a way to fill multiple holes, particularly on defense. And while several positions got better, no position is necessarily off limits when Washington goes on the clock at No.

7 overall. Picking seventh, mock drafts have been all over the place for the Commanders . For one, it's an unpredictable draft at the top outside of quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Secondly, Washington is at the mercy of the six teams picking before them. In a new three-round mock draft for ESPN, Mel Kiper Jr. , Jordan Reid, Field Yates and Matt Miller took turns rotating picks.

When the Commanders were on the clock at No. 7 overall, Reid made Washington's pick: Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. The instincts and versatility of Downs would immediately help a Washington defense that gave up an average of 8.