The 15 greatest draft picks in Washington Commanders history

9. Len Hauss (1942)

Another great value pick from Washington, Hauss was a five-time Pro Bowler as a ninth-round selection. He was the center for the 1972 Washington team that reached the Super Bowl before coming up short against the Dolphins. Though his play spoke for itself, Hauss’ greatest accomplishment as an NFL player was starting an 192 consecutive games over the final 13 seasons of his career.

8. Larry Brown (1969)

Brown’s career only last seven seasons, but it’s difficult for an eighth-round selection to do more than he did. Not only was he the first Washington running back to eclipse 1,000 yards, but was the AP MVP in1992 and ranks third in franchise history in rushing yards with 5,875 and fifth in rushing touchdowns with 35.

7. Brian Mitchell (1990)

One of the greatest all-purpose weapons to ever grace the NFL, Mitchell is second all-time in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards and his 13 special teams touchdowns are second in NFL history. He led the league in all-purpose yards four times and helped Washington win Super Bowl XXVI in just his second season.

6. Russ Grimm (1981)

If you want to talk about value, how about drafting a future Hall of Famer in the third round? Grimm’s not quite on Chris Hanburger’s level in terms of biggest draft steals in Washington history, but he’s fully deserving of this No. 6 spot as a vital member of one of the most vaunted offensive lines in NFL history. He helped Washington win three titles and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.