The Washington Commanders could do absolutely anything at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Most had them taking a defensive prospect before free agency, but that may no longer be the case after a flurry of desperately needed aggressive moves from general manager Adam Peters.
That opens things up. The Commanders could still take a defender. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love remains a hot name if he's still around. Speculation is also rising around another wide receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin, whose future beyond 2026 is becoming uncertain.
However, if the Commanders choose to go down this route, they cannot ignore the red flags building around one potential option.
Commanders will need to check Jordyn Tyson's medical outlook closely
Dane Brugler of The Athletic highlighted Jordyn Tyson's durability concerns as something that could see his stock slide when push comes to shove. The fact that he hasn't been able to work out for NFL teams throughout the assessment process only lends further weight to these claims.
"It was a hamstring that bothered him throughout the year. It's kind of spiked a little bit during training. He wasn't able to work out at the Combine. He's not going to work out at the pro day. There's a hope he can maybe run some routes before the draft, but we'll find out more about that as we get closer.
"He's a guy that has missed a lot of time over his four years in college. It's hard to understand how to factor that in, but based just on the tape, I see a guy like Stefon Diggs."
Tyson's talent speaks for itself. He's a fluid mover with dynamism, making everything look almost effortless. The Arizona State prospect has the speed to take the top off defenses while also tracking the football exceptionally well downfield. When healthy, he's widely considered to be the most accomplished three-level receiving threat in this class.
That's the good stuff, but the injury problems are difficult to dismiss.
Tyson tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL during his time with Colorado. He sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain with the Sun Devils last season, which is probably taking longer than expected to heal. While there is a need for the pass-catcher to defend his own interests, these concerns will come up in discussions.
The Commanders cannot afford to make a mistake with their first-round pick. They don't pick again until the third round, and after that, they'll wait until the fifth without a move up the order. That was the price Peters paid to acquire left tackle Laremy Tunsil last year, and he would do the same again.
It's imperative to find a difference-maker. And there might be too many question marks around Tyson compared to others.