Commanders could draft Tre Harris
Tre Harris has the size, hands, and ball skills you want in an NFL wide receiver. He was extremely productive in college, accumulating 220 receptions for 3,532 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns. In his final two seasons at Ole Miss, he averaged a whopping 17.6 yards per reception, making him one of college football's most dynamic downfield threats.
As with Jack Bech, the only real concern is whether Harris has the speed to produce at the NFL level. In 2024, before going down with a groin injury in Week 8, the wideout dominated against the weaker teams on the schedule. He had not been as productive when the SEC competition grew tougher.
That's something the Washington Commanders and others around the league will take into account when examining the player's credentials.
Commanders could draft Jaylin Noel
Jaylin Noel had to share the football with Jayden Higgins at Iowa State. The second thing to know is that he is lightning-fast.
Noel is not a big receiver. At 5-foot-10 and with comparatively short arms, the prospect does not have the same catch radius as other players on this list. But he has a powerful upper body, which allows him to hold up against press coverage and an array of route-running tricks that win separation.
On the downside, he also has a worrisome drop rate. Whether that is due to poor technique and can be adjusted is up to NFL teams to decide. If he becomes a more consistent catcher, Noel has the tools to be a first-rate slot receiver.
The Commanders' (possible) choice
If one of the top four receivers somehow falls, Adam Peters will have a real decision.
The most likely one to fall would be Emeka Egbuka. Peters might not rearrange his strategy in that case, particularly if there is a coveted edge rusher or cornerback on the board. Matthew Golden is a different story, but the chances of that happening are unlikely at best.
Of the five that should be, Jayden Higgins is the best bet. Despite his obvious talent and playmaking ability in contested catch situations, he is not a first-round talent.
Therefore, dropping back about 10 spots by trading down and picking up an extra pick in the third or fourth round might allow the Commanders to get a receiver with a very high ceiling. They would get time to develop behind a few veterans before stepping into a prominent role in 2026.