Washington Commanders DRAFT PICKS

2026 NFL DRAFT

RD	PICK		PLAYER	TRADE FROM
1	7	Commanders	Sonny Styles A former safety-turned-linebacker who might evolve into an edge rusher, Styles is the ultimate ball of clay from this draft class. He was arguably the biggest star of the Combine, posting a remarkable 43.5-inch vertical jump and 4.46-second time in the 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5, 246 pounds. His rare size and agility could allow his future defensive coordinator to move Styles around similarly to how the Seattle Seahawks employed star rookie Nick Emmanwori in their Super Bowl run. Ohio State, LB · POS RK 3	-
3	71	Commanders	Antonio Williams With 25 combined touchdowns (21 as a pass-catcher, two as a runner, two as a passer) in 43 career games at Clemson, Williams has a proven big-play knack, showing impressive spatial awareness, body control and soft hands to make difficult plays look routine. Clemson, WR · POS RK 8	-
5	147	Commanders	Joshua Josephs Josephs is currently a one-trick pony speed rusher, but he's so sudden off the snap and has some of the longest arms (34 1/4") in this class, which have helped him generate nearly as many pass breakups (nine) and forced fumbles (six) as sacks (9.5). Tennessee, DE · POS RK 12	-
6	187	Commanders	Kaytron AllenPenn State, RB · POS RK 27	-
6	209	Commanders	Matt GulbinMichigan State, OL · POS RK 5	SF, SF
7	223	Commanders	Athan KaliakmanisRutgers, QB · POS RK 9	-

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