Draft simulator sets stage for Commanders pick at No. 7
With Mendoza, Styles, Bailey, Reese, Delane and Tate selected, whom do the Commanders choose at No. 7?
Logan Paulsen spent a decade in the NFL and now analyzes what the Washington Commanders ' 2026 draft will look like. Paulsen and the co-host, Grant Paulsen, met again for another Take Command podcast episode, where they produced their 2026 mock draft 3. 0.
Here were the picks leading up to the Commanders at No. 7: Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana New York Jets: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State Arizona Cardinals: David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech Tennessee Titans: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State New York Giants: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State Using a draft simulator to make those preceding picks, the stage was set for Paulsen to make the Commanders selection at No. 7.
Paulsen said it would be ideal for Washington to be able to select from Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. "I don't think you could go wrong here, but man, is this a tough decision. " "If you talk about a running back that can hit home runs, can be dynamic in the pass game, that can be a third down weapon.
Man, that is really enticing, and I think it adds a little juice to this group. " Jeremiah Love unofficial 4. 36 š pic.