LSU superstar’s big day puts him in the mix for Commanders at No. 7

The Washington Commanders are in an excellent spot in next month’s 2026 NFL Draft. Picking No. 7 overall, Washington could go in a number of directions, regardless of how the draft board takes shape ahead of them.

General manager Adam Peters was aggressive in free agency, addressing multiple needs, particularly on a defense that ranked among the NFL’s worst in 2025. Peters added seven new defensive players in his effort to make the Commanders “younger and faster.”

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Those moves ensure that Peters doesn’t have to pick for need at No. 7. Washington still has holes, which include running back, wide receiver, linebacker and cornerback. The Commanders could still use an edge rusher, as Dorance Armstrong is on an expiring contract next season and K’Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu signed one-year deals.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles have been popular projections to Washington in mock drafts. Another name to watch is LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The Commanders like Delane, and will host him on a pre-draft visit in Ashburn.

Could Delane be off the board when 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 ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds.