Last year marked a fall from grace for fans. Just one year after making the conference championships, the Commanders fell to just 5-12, finishing third in the NFC East. But there is one bright side to this rocky season. The Commanders go from the No. 29 pick to the No. 7 pick in the first round of this year's NFL Draft. Washington has relied heavily on recent draft cla ses, especially with someone like Jayden Daniels, drafted in 2024. The Commanders remain a young team that is looking to build around core pieces. With the No. 7 pick this year, Washington can certainly find another core piece. The Sporting News is tracking each of the Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft selections, from the first through the seventh round. 2026 NFL DRAFT HQ: | | Washington Commanders draft picks 2026 Who did the Commanders draft? The Commanders will select 6 players in the 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1, Pick No. 7: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State Round 3, Pick No. 71 Jawaan Taylor Jersey : Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson Round 5, Pick No. 147: Round 6, Pick No. 187: Round 6, Pick No. 209 (from SF): Round 7, Pick No. 223: NFL DRAFT RANKINGS 2026: | | | | Commanders NFL Draft needs Expand the run game : It's hard to imagine a world where theCommanders front office doesn't have Jeremiyah Love circledon their big board. Should the Notre Dame RB be on the board at No. 7, he will likely be the Commanders' first-round selection. Otherwise, they may settle for someone like Jonah Coleman later on. Either way, with 2025 seventh-rounder Jacory Croskey-Merritt being the RB1 in Washington currently, look for another RB to be valued highly. Look for new pa sing targets : The Commanders were in the bottom 10 in the league last season in pa sing yards, with wide receiver being the most likely position to target. This could be a day two or three selection in Washington, since having more pa sing threats on the offensive end would serve to help Jayden Daniels a great deal. Bolster the pa sing defense : Washington allowed the fifth-most pa sing yards out of any team in 2025. There could be a strong consideration to look at cornerbacks in the first few picks to bolster their defensive unit. MORE : Commanders mock draft 2026 Here's a look at who the Commanders may select, based on . Round Pick Selection Position College 1 7 Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame 3 71 Zachariah Branch WR Georgia 5 147 Tacario Davis CB Washington 6 187 Mason Reiger EDGE Wisconsin 6 209 Nick Barrett DT South Carolina 7 223 Robert Spears-Jennings S Oklahoma The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET. MORE 2026 NFL DRAFT: Rashee Rice Jersey