The Washington Commanders are in a terrific position for next month’s 2026 NFL Draft. Washington, selecting seventh overall, might go in a variety of ways, regardless of how the draft board looks before them.
General Manager Adam Peters was aggressive in free agency, addressing numerous needs, particularly on a defense that was among the NFL’s worst in 2025. In an attempt to make the Commanders younger and faster, Peters signed seven new defensive players.
Those changes imply that Peters does not have to choose for need at No. 7. Washington still has a few openings, including running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and cornerback. The Commanders might still use an edge rusher, as Dorance Armstrong’s contract expires next season, and K’Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu have signed one-year deals.
Jeremiyah Love, a Notre Dame running back, Carnell Tate, an Ohio State wide receiver, and Sonny Styles, an Ohio State linebacker, have all been prominent selections to Washington in mock drafts. Another name to keep an eye on is LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The Commanders appreciate Delane and will invite him to a pre-draft visit in Ashburn.
Could Delane be off the board by the time Washington is on the clock?
LSU held its pro day on Monday, and Delane put on a show. The 6-foot-0, 187-pound cornerback completed the 40-yard sprint in 4. 38 seconds.
According to a scout present, LSU’s Mansoor Delane ran back-to-back 4. 38s in the 40.
The 40 time confirms everything you see on film with Delane. He’s fantastic and unlikely to fall outside the top ten in next month’s NFL draft. The earliest Delane could go is number 5 to the New York Giants. The Commanders would be next, with the New Orleans Saints (No. 8) and Kansas City Chiefs (No. 9) being other teams to keep an eye on for the former Virginia Tech and LSU standout.
Mansoor Delane, a Maryland native, is a very genuine possibility for the Commanders. Adding Delane to a cornerback group that includes Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, and Amik Robertson would transform a question mark into a strong, young unit.
