Former Washington coach debates RB or WR help for Jayden Daniels
A former Washington coach makes the case about which position is more important for QB Jayden Daniels in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What will the Washington Commanders do at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft? There are several mysteries early in this upcoming draft due to the unpredictability outside of the No.
1 overall pick. While NFL teams, draft analysts and fans have a good idea about which players will go in the top 15, no one has a clue about the order. The Commanders are right in the middle.
They still have defensive needs, but you could make a point that wide receiver is their most significant need. Washington has met with many of the draft's top receivers, including Ohio State's Carnell Tate and USC's Makai Lemon, in the pre-draft process. Tate is one of many names projected to land in Washington in various mock drafts.
The most popular mock draft projection is Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Washington doesn't have a glaring need in the backfield, but many believe Love is the best overall player in the draft. And while the Commanders love last season's rookie sensation, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, he's not Love.