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Draft Expert Todd McShay Predicts Washington Commanders Steal in 2026 NFL Draft

In the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders, holding pick seven, are poised for a potential game-changer. With no clear indication of their pick, the draft is wide open after the top spot, where Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza joined the Raiders. The Commanders, having filled holes in free agency, are eyeing edge rushers, linebackers, corners, safeties, wideouts, and even running backs.

Draft guru Todd McShay, in collaboration with insider Albert Breer, suggests the Commanders are in a prime position for a steal. A top talent is expected to slip past the first six picks, placing them in the mix for elite playmakers.

Notable players like Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love or safeties like Caleb Downs could potentially slide. However, the real focus is on Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, whose size, speed, and coverage skills make him an ideal fit for Dan Quinns defense.

Other corners like LSUs Mansoor Delane or Tennessees Jermod McCoy are also in the running, though mocks suggest they could be gone by the early teens. ESPNs Peter Schrager recently projected Styles straight to D.C., a move McShay endorses as the smart bet.

With trades always a possibility and mocks changing weekly, Styles seems to be the front-runner if the Giants bypass him at five, setting the stage for a draft-night coup that could significantly reshape the Commanders back seven for years to come.

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