Jaguars' 2026 NFL draft class receives low grades from experts
Experts give low grades to Jaguars' 2026 NFL draft class; GM defends selections.
The Washington Commanders traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick. They used this pick to select Michigan State center Matt Gubin.
The Commanders received a 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 209 overall) in exchange for Brian Robinson Jr.
Brian Robinson ran for 400 yards and two touchdowns with the 49ers, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
The Commanders used the sixth-round pick to draft Michigan State center Matt Gubin.
The trade allowed the Commanders to gain draft capital while moving on from a player they were considering releasing, ultimately benefiting their roster depth.
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The Commanders stuck and made pick 209, using it on Michigan State center Matt Gubin.
The 49ers made a win-now move with the trade for Robinson, who was on an expiring deal and was a player that the Commanders were actively looking to move. The running back ultimately ran for 400 yards and two touchdowns on 4.3 yards per carry, averaging 23.5 yards per game. San Franciscoās run game was a struggle last season, as the team really struggled to generate explosive plays. The teamās run-blocking took a hit with injuries mounting, and Christian McCaffrey ran for just 3.9 yards per carry. Robinsonās impact was overall limited because of how much McCaffrey was on the field. The star back had over 400 touches on the year, with his receiving impact being extremely important as the 49ers struggled to run the ball. That took away touches from Robinson, whose impact wasnāt really felt as much in San Franciscoās offense. The backup did have some nice games, notably against the New York Giants, where he had five carries for 53 yards. But Robinson never had double digit carries in a game and was a non-factor in the playoffs.
There really isnāt a negative for Washington in this deal. Robinson was a player they were considering releasing before moving him to the 49ers. To get a sixth-round pick back while getting off the final year of his contract was a good move and one that returned necessary draft capital. Now, will the pick ultimately pan out? Thatās something weāll monitor over the coming years, but the Commanders got something rather than nothing for a player they didnāt seem inclined to keep. This past season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr. ended up leading the backfield after Austin Ekelerās season-ending injury, while the Commanders struggled with injuries. The Commanders ended up fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per game, while averaging 4.7 yards per carry. So they ended up panning out quite well there in a tough season, even without Robinson.