Grading every pick by the Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. No more mock drafts, no more speculation about which players would fall, or which teams were telling the truth. The Washington Commanders put the finishing touches on a six-player class on Saturday, making four picks after making one each on Thursday and Friday.

Washington general manager Adam Peters landed one of the top players on his board on Thursday, when linebacker Sonny Styles fell to the Commanders with the No. 7 overall pick. The draft puts the finishing touches on an impressive offseason from Peters, which will feature several new starters on defense.

How did the Commanders do with their draft picks? We grade each pick, from Styles to quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis. Round 1, No.

7: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State Styles fills Washington's biggest defensive need, replacing Wagner. He brings elite size (6-foot-5, 244 pounds) and speed (4. 46-second 40-yard dash), with a 43.