The Washington Commanders have surged to their rightful place among the NFL's powerhouses after decades in the wilderness. If head coach Dan Quinn's remarkable on-field resurgence wasn't enough, a major development regarding the 2027 draft cemented this notion emphatically.
According to Hans Nichols, Marc Caputo, and Cuneyt Dil from Axios, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft, which is projected to take place at the National Mall. President Donald J. Trump is expected to confirm the news later today (Monday, May 5), with Commanders' majority partner Josh Harris and Commissioner Roger Goodell scheduled at the White House for the announcement.
Commanders hosting the 2027 NFL Draft represents a major coup
This is the latest significant development surrounding the Commanders' ambitious plans behind the scenes. It comes on the back of Washington's new stadium proposals at the RFK Stadium site, with an estimated $3.7 billion project set to return the franchise to its spiritual home pending city council approval.
These are exciting times for every Commanders fan. Harris's ownership group wanted to restore this sleeping giant to relevancy and beyond. They wanted the team to be competitive on the field and an industry leader away from the gridiron. And everything is coming together impressively thus far.
Harris hasn't been an NFL owner for two years yet, but his previous experience managing sports franchises enabled him to hit the ground running. The Commanders are unrecognizable in every sense from the organization that Dan Snyder ran into the ground. Getting the privilege of hosting the draft is yet another example of the changing perceptions around the league.
Nobody wanted to know the Commanders once upon a time. Now, everyone wants a piece of this exciting project. From councilors to commissioners and even the President himself, Washington's football franchise is a hot commodity and an attractive destination once again.
It'll be interesting to see what additional details emerge from the announcement. But make no mistake, the Commanders are back.