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General manager Adam Peters of the Washington Commanders speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The 2026 NFL Draft is just a month away and the Washington Commanders are going to be an intriguing team to keep an eye on.
Currently, the Commanders hold the No. 7 overall pick in the first round. While they could choose to stay there and take a player, a trade remains a potential option.
Keeping that in mind, Washington has received a lot of predictions about the pick. Jeremiyah Love has been a popular name connected to the Commanders, although there is no guarantee that he will be available.
After missing the playoffs last season following an NFC Championship Game run back in 2024, Washington is motivated to get back on track. In free agency, the Commanders have made some very nice additions, but the NFL Draft will be just as important.
With that being said, Washington has been predicted to pull off a big trade with the Los Angeles Rams that would shake up the first round of the draft.
Commanders, Rams Connected as Possible Trade Partners
Dean Jones of Riggo’s Rag has come up with a blockbuster trade option between Wasthington and Los Angeles. It would feature the No. 7 overall pick heading to Los Angeles.
In exchange for giving up the No. 7 pick, the Commanders would bring back a haul in return. They would be getting the No. 13 overall pick, the No. 61 overall pick, the No. 93 overall pick, and a 2027 second-round pick.
Of course, this is simply a hypothetical trade idea, but that is about the value the Rams would need to give up in order to move up to No. 7. For Washington, the move would make a ton of sense. Adam Peters would have more draft capital to work with this year and an addition second-round pick in 2027.
With the No. 13 overall pick acquired from Los Angeles, Jones has the Commanders selecting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
“Delane could be the missing piece of the puzzle. He’s the consensus best cornerback in this class,” Jones wrote.
“The drop-off after that is pretty steep, according to most analysts. The Commanders are also showing interest, confirming an in-person visit with the LSU prospect to learn more about what he could bring to the table.”
What Have the Commanders Done in NFL Free Agency?
So far this offseason, Washington has to be happy with how things have gone. The team has missed on a couple high-priority targets, but Peters has upgraded the roster.
Among the offseason additions thus far are defensive end Odafe Oweh, running back Rachaad White, linebacker Leo Chenal, cornerback Amik Robertson, defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson, tight end Chig Okonkwo, and safety Nick Cross. They have been very busy upgrading the defense.
Bringing in Delane would further imiprove the Commanders’ secondary.
All of that being said, there is no telling how open for business Washington really is when it comes to trading the No. 7 pick. However, this kind of haul would make moving the selection well worth it for the Commanders.