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The Washington Commanders are focused on drafting Jeremiyah Love at No. 7, with Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate as top prospects. They also seek to trade down from their pick to acquire additional assets.
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ā Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 20, 2026 Even if Love does not wind up going No. 3, he will not slide far. The Commanders at No. 7 would seem to be his floor. Last spring, **the Commanders planned to pursueĀ Aaron Jones Sr.** before he returned to the Vikings. This offseason, Washington addedĀ Rachaad WhiteĀ andĀ Jerome FordĀ to joinĀ Jacory Croskey-Merritt, but the team still does not have much money invested in the position. If the opportunity presents itself, some expect the Commanders would rush to turn in the card for Love, giving Washington a great offensive tandem with him andĀ Jayden Daniels.
The top draft prospects for the Washington Commanders include Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate.
The No. 7 pick is significant as it is seen as the floor for drafting Jeremiyah Love and could also be used to trade down for additional picks.
The Commanders want to trade down to acquire more picks, as they currently lack a second-round pick and aim to strengthen their roster.
The Commanders are considering a pass rusher, wide receiver, cornerback, or potentially Jeremiyah Love for their No. 7 pick.

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Also Todd McShay on the #Commanders:
āIām told that Washington at 7 is absolutely Carnell Tate, if itās a wide receiverā
ā brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) April 20, 2026 āIf Sonny Styles is sitting there for the Washington Commanders, Iām told on pretty damn good authority that Dan Quinn, thatās his guy ⦠Styles is going seven to Washington if heās on the board. And I actually believe thatās if Jeremiyah Love were on the board too. Thatās what Iām hearing strong.ā Albert Breer on the #Commanders seventh overall pick via The Breer Report:
āI think this could be the floor for Jeremiyah Loveā
āThe other name here is Sonny Styles and this may be the floor for Styles ā¦ā pic.twitter.com/eukPLAzuxN
ā brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) April 18, 2026
Speaking with some league sources today, Washington badly wants to trade down from the 7th overall pick. The Commanders are without a second-round pick. If they can trade down, a top target for Washington is LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
ā Charlie Campbell (@DraftCampbell) April 19, 2026
TheĀ Washington CommandersĀ presently hold the seventh pick in the draft, and thereās speculation on who they could choose with that selection. People close to the organization tell me a pass rusher, wide receiver, and cornerback are in play at No. 7. Most believe the team will not take Caleb Downs if the Ohio State safety is available to them.
The team signed Nick Cross in free agency and still believes in Jartavius Martin despite a disappointing 2025 season. Those inside the building feel Martinās upside is incredible and believe he can right the ship.
Several people tell me the team will jump all over Jeremiyah Love if he falls into their laps, with the direct quote being, āThe team loves Love.ā Heād be an additional weapon for Jayden Daniels, whoās coming off an injury-plagued season, and would end Washingtonās running-back-by-committee approach. He has the potential to upgrade the offense instantly, but the Commanders can only get him if he makes it out of the top five.