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Meet the Commandersâ 2026 draft class: All 6 picks made by Washington
TL;DR
The Washington Commanders selected six players in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall. The draft included four offensive and two defensive picks, addressing various team needs.
Key points
- Washington Commanders had six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Sonny Styles was selected 7th overall from Ohio State.
- The draft included four offensive and two defensive players.
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The Washington Commanders entered the 2026 NFL Draft with several holes, but none so pressing that general manager Adam Peters couldn't select the best available player. The Commanders did an excellent job in free agency reshaping the defense, adding speed and explosiveness at all three levels, specifically at edge rusher.
Washington was a popular trade pick among teams picking in the top 10, but the Commanders stayed put and selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall. Overall, it was a balanced draft for Washington, picking players at six different positions, including four on offense and two on defense.
Fans were mostly happy with the Commanders' choices, particularly the first two.
Below is the Commanders' complete 2026 draft class, which started with Styles and ended with former Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.
Round 1, No. 7: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Sonny Styles
- Age: 21
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 244 pounds
Round 3, No. 71: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
Antonio Williams
- Age: 21
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 187 pounds
Round 5, No. 147: EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
Q&A
Who did the Washington Commanders select in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Commanders selected linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State with the 7th overall pick, along with five other players across different positions.
What positions did the Commanders address in the 2026 draft?
Washington picked players at six different positions, including four on offense and two on defense.
How did fans react to the Commanders' 2026 draft picks?
Fans were mostly happy with the Commanders' choices, particularly with the selections of Sonny Styles and the second pick.