The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a week away, and all attention for the Washington Commanders is on who they will choose with the No. 7 overall pick. But the team also has five additional selections, so we might as well cover all of the bases.
The Commanders will be picking once in the first round, as well as in the third, fifth, and seventh rounds, and twice in the sixth. General manager Adam Peters is under pressure to deliver, which could boost Washington's hopes of returning to the playoff conversation next season.
Let's take a look at who some potential ideal fits are for each selection in this seven-round mock draft.
Can't-miss prospect highlights Commanders' seven-round NFL mock draft
Round 1, No. 7 overall: Caleb Downs
- Safety | Ohio State Buckeyes
Caleb Downs is arguably the best prospect in the draft, and the only reason he's not a surefire top-five pick is because of a lack of positional value. But Peters and company can't overthink themselves.
They'd be getting a future Pro Bowler and potential Pro Football Hall of Famer. The Ohio State product can be the type of player who transforms Washington's defense.
Round 3, No. 71 overall: Chris Bell
- Wide Receiver | Louisville Cardinals
For now, at least, Washington's most glaring need is depth at wide receiver. If the Commanders don't draft Carnell Tate or another wideout in the first round, they'll be looking to fill that hole here. Chris Bell is an intriguing prospect who could drop to this slot. The Louisville star racked up 917 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his senior year of college.
Round 5, No. 147 overall: Jake Slaughter
- Center | Florida Gators
In what has otherwise been a strong offseason for Washington, the team's most perplexing move was releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz. Nick Allegretti figures to start after the Commanders struck out on Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, but Peters might want to use the draft to further address the position. Florida's Jake Slaughter could be a solid mid-round option.
Round 6, No. 187 overall: Cameron Ball
- Defensive Line | Arkansas Razorbacks
The Commanders beefed up their defensive line on the edge with the additions of Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson this spring. But on the inside, they still have a weakness.
Javon Kinlaw and Daron Payne can't be trusted to play consistently motivated football, and Johnny Newton is still a work in progress. Cameron Ball could provide more depth, with upside to turn into a late-round steal.
Round 6, No. 209 overall (via 49ers): Trey Smack
- Place Kicker | Florida Gators
The Commanders' most overlooked need in 2026 is on special teams. The team re-signed kicker Jake Moody, but he was inconsistent in his brief audition late last season and could use some competition.
Late in the sixth round, with a pick that Washington didn't even originally own, why not go out and get the best kicker in the class? That would be Trey Smack, who went 5-for-6 on 50-plus yarders for Florida last year.
Round 7, No. 223 overall: Justin Jefferson
- Linebacker | Alabama Crimson Tide
No, not that one. But new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is going to use a lot of linebackers in his scheme, and it's a position where you can't ever have too many cooks in the kitchen.
Alabama product Justin Jefferson would have an opportunity to play his way into a role as a depth piece behind Frankie Luvu, Jordan Magee, and Leo Chenal.
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