Commanders 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington adds more talent after impactful free agency period

The Commanders are in a position to take the best players available in the NFL Draft after an impressive free agency period.

Josh Taylor — Washington Commanders News Writer
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The Washington Commanders have a completely different roster heading into 2026 after general manager Adam Peters put together his most impressive free agency class.

There are still plenty of options and moves to be made for the depth of the roster, but it’s on to the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Commanders only have six picks to work with. Thankfully, there are a lot fewer holes to fill, and all options are on the table for the draft.

My latest Commanders 7-round mock draft has them addressing their remaining team needs while taking the best players available after free agency.

Commanders 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Round 1, Pick 7: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

The Commanders are set up to take a top WR with the No. 7 overall pick after missing at the position in free agency, and they have a difficult decision to make. I’m banking on upside, and who is actually the most talented WR, and that’s Jordyn Tyson.

I love Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon might be my favorite WR in the draft, who also fits the Commanders’ need in the slot, but they need a potential true WR1 on the outside to take over for Terry McLaurin if this is his final year in Washington. Tyson is as explosive as they come. He creates separation with ease, and he’s physically gifted when it comes to tracking the football.

Tyson is still just 21 years old and dominated against top talent after transferring to Arizona State. He does come with an injury history, but he had a remarkable 2024 season with over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns after missing 2023 with a severe knee injury. Tyson also suffered from inconsistent QB play in 2025, but don’t forget how highly regarded he was before the prospect fatigue set in.

Round 3, Pick 71: Kamari Ramsey, Safety, USC

The Commanders still need a true safety for Daronte Jones’ defense, and Kamari Ramsey is the guy for the job. Ramsey was moved to nickel to help the defense out, which isn’t his natural position, but he has thrived at every position they lined him up at. He’s best when he can play as a deep safety, and his coverage ability and instincts are off the chart when he’s allowed to roam freely in the backend.

Ramsey is another younger prospect at 21 years old, but he has a lot of experience under his belt. Jones loves experience and versatility in his secondary, and Ramsey has both. Let Ramsey play back at free safety with his 6-0, 205-pound frame, where he belongs, and you have a leader in the secondary for a long time.

Round 5, Pick 147: Jager Burton, Center, Kentucky

Peters made the bold decision to move on from starting center Tyler Biadasz before free agency, and they have yet to fill the position. They did swing big at Tyler Linderbaum, but couldn’t land him. The Commanders could start Nick Allegretti at center, but that seems like a massive risk to take in a critical season. I’m adding Jager Burton in the fifth round, who is the high-end athlete they’re looking for at center.

Burton put up an elite 9.99 Relative Athletic Score after the NFL Combine and his pro day, and also has the versatility to play guard if needed at 6-4, 312 pounds. He’s become a quick riser in the NFL Draft because of his numbers, but his film shows his strong base anchor and elite footwork to move in space. This is the exact prospect the Commanders want in pass pro, but especially in the run game.

Round 6, Pick 187: Devon Marshall, CB, NC State

Devon Marshall is one of the most underrated cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and a great Day three option for the Commanders. He played 652 snaps at outside corner at 5-11, 200 pounds, and still only allowed 27 receptions for 308 yards. Marshall also had two interceptions and finished second in the country with a remarkable 16 forced incompletions.

He’s also very stout in the run game and a sure tackler, having missed only three tackles all season. The Commanders need more options at outside corner if Mike Sainristil continues to struggle, and Marshall is a guy I’m banking on as a late-round gem with his high-IQ play and physical sticky coverage in space.

Round 6, Pick 209: James Thompson Jr, DT, Illinois

The Commanders added Tim Settle to the defensive tackle room, but there are still a lot of questions with Daron Payne’s future in doubt. They also need to get younger with their depth, and James Thompson Jr. is a sleeper prospect in a deep DT class. Thompson Jr. is 6-5, 308 pounds, and he moves players with ease. He does a great job of disengaging blocks in the run game, which helped him finish with 19 run stops in 2025.

His size allows him to line up anywhere from the A Gap to over a tackle, which is something else Jones loves in his ever-changing defensive fronts. This defensive tackle class is very deep, and Thompson Jr. can be a valuable depth piece in the sixth round.

Round 7, Pick 223: Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon

After adding Rachaad White and Jerome Ford, the Commanders still need one more RB this offseason, and Noah Whittington is a guy who would end up as RB3 on the roster pretty easily. Whittington is a smaller RB at 5-8, 205 pounds, but his stout frame is a force in the running game.

He had the second-most bench presses among all RBs at the combine with 24, and he showed his strength on film as well. Whittington thrived in Oregon’s RB rotation, which is what he would be in with Washington, and he finished with 829 yards on the ground and a 6.4 yards per carry average. He’s another late-round gem that I’d bank on having a solid NFL career.

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