Commanders to host USC star ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders need another wide receiver. They acknowledged as much in the opening days of free agency by pursuing Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs. Pierce was the top free-agent receiver available and chose to remain with the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year deal worth $114 million.

That's a lot of money for a receiver who has never caught more than 47 passes. And Washington would have been a favorite to land Pierce had he left Indianapolis. The Commanders eventually signed Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson.

Neither is even guaranteed a spot on Washington's 53-man roster, although Brown has the better shot. The Commanders missed out on some top targets, but signed Brown and Jefferson to ensure there wasn't a repeat of last season, when they were elevating receivers from the practice squad each week. It's safe to say that wide receiver remains a high priority for Washington entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

They've met with several of the top prospects, including Carnell Tate (Ohio State, Makai Lemon (USC) and Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) in recent months. Tate will visit Ashburn on an official pre-draft visit. So will Lemon.