"The Commanders need an injection of youth on defense, and the way this draft has played out gives them a plethora of options. Bailey has dominated off the edge this season, earning a 93.5 PFF pass-rush grade and producing a 21.6% PFF pass-rush win rate. There will be questions about his size, but he's too good a pass rusher to fall out of the top 10."
"The Commanders have regressed this season. Peters needs another overhaul, and he must get almost every decision right. And there is arguably no more critical choice than his first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Washington went all in during the offseason, leaving Peters with just two picks in the opening four rounds next spring. Their disastrous form this season ensures they will get a top-10 pick, and there are several directions they could go."
The Washington Commanders have regressed this season, creating pressure for another major roster overhaul under general manager Adam Peters. The team went all in earlier, leaving only two picks in the first four rounds of the 2026 draft while likely securing a top-10 selection. Options include trading down to accumulate assets or selecting a high-impact defender. Pro Football Focus projects edge rusher David Bailey as a potential top-10 choice due to elite pass-rush metrics, while Ohio State's Arvell Reese represents a top-five, versatile linebacker target amid uncertainty about Bobby Wagner's future beyond 2025.
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