B-
Washington Commanders
The Commanders kept it disciplined and banked a B-.
by SCRXGZ ·
2026 NFL Draft
· 6 picks
· 1 steals
· 2 reaches
When the story of this class is written, it opens with Matt Gulbin at No. 147, a reach of 32 spots that the board flatly disagrees with. The bottom line is a respectable B-.
If this class has a fault line, it runs straight through tight end. The Scott pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch.
Job largely done: wide receiver settled and 4 of 8 of the wish list covered.
Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Pick-by-Pick
Fair-plus on Jeremiyah Love, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
A tidy bit of business in the Round 3 slot, where Keionte Scott graded well above the range. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
A real head-scratcher, Matt Gulbin in No. 147 is miles ahead of his ranking. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Jeff Caldwell at the 187th pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
A big swing on Robert Spears-Jennings at slot 209, well ahead of any board in the building. A minor need, but a need all the same.
By-the-book stuff, Aiden Fisher at Round 7, Pick 7 squarely in line with his ranking. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.