Commanders draft Zabien Brown
- Cornerback | Alabama Crimson Tide
- Round No. 2 | Pick No. 43
The Washington Commanders have some long-term issues at cornerback that could be among Adam Peters' top priorities next offseason. And if Trey Amos cannot shake off the injury bug to finally put a consistent run of games together, this could arguably be the top priority above all else.
Mike Sainristil is solid enough, but he'll be in a contract year in 2027. Free-agent signing Amik Robertson is also under contract. So is Amos, but he is not the most reliable.
After that, it's slim pickings.
Rasul Douglas and Fabian Moreau will be on Washington's rotation this season, but it might only be a short-term arrangement. Drafting another corner high wouldn't be ideal. However, Peters may have no other choice.
Zabien Brown already looks like he could do a job in the NFL. The former five-star high school recruit has been a real standout for Alabama, though he wouldn't be classed as an elite athlete by any stretch. What he does provide is exceptional coverage, physical tackling, and scope for further growth.
Commanders draft Braelin Moore
- Center | LSU Tigers
- Round No. 3 | Pick No. 75
Much has been made about the center dynamic this offseason. The Commanders have taken a big risk by releasing Tyler Biadasz and replacing him with Nick Allegretti, who didn't perform well at either guard spot and missed the entire summer after sustaining a calf injury on the first day of training camp.
The Commanders didn't do much else to strengthen the group. Julian Good-Jones flopped, and he's now on the practice squad. Sixth-round rookie Matt Gulbin is a development project, so it's not hard to see why the offensive line anchor could become a weak link.
If Allegretti fluffs his lines, the need for a stable long-term option becomes glaring. While Braelin Moore might be undersized, the LSU product's pass protection is up there with anything in college football. His counter moves to stay square at all times cannot be faulted, and he's got Day 1 starter potential with some additional play strength.
Commanders draft Ryan Wingo
- Wide Receiver | Texas Longhorns
- Round No. 4 | Pick No. 110
The Commanders have a lot of potential and many unknowns in their wide receiver room. One couldn't say with any confidence that anyone outside of Terry McLaurin and Antonio Williams will be back next season. A couple could get reprieves, but it's a wait-and-see scenario.
There are even rumors around McLaurin's future unless the production matches.
Regardless of who stays or goes, the Commanders need speed capable of consistently taking the top off defenses. Ryan Wingo is a real wild card in this draft, but he has all the athletic tools to give David Blough exactly what he requires.
More than a few teams will have their eye on Wingo this season. There's a chance he could soar up the draft order with a strong campaign at Texas, and how he performs might also indirectly impact quarterback Arch Manning's chances of being the No. 1 overall selection.
Wingo is a seam-stretcher who excels after the catch. Removing the drops and improving his route tree to manipulate defensive backs better is the next challenge.
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