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Draft season is upon us, and the Washington Commanders have a chance to grab one of the best playmakers in this year's class.

The Commanders' 2025 season did not go as planned following their NFC Championship performance in 2024. A mixture of injuries and overall performance resulted in them finishing with a 5-12 record, including an eight-game losing streak from Weeks 6-14. Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters promised that changes would be coming, and so far, they have restructured their coaching staff with David Blough and Daronte Jones in as the new offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively. Their next task is to retool the roster, with changes likely coming on both sides of the ball.

The Commanders' first-round pick, which is the No. 7 overall selection this year, will play a critical role in that. There are several positions they could address with the pick, from pass rusher to receiver, but regardless of who they take, there's a good chance that player will be an immediate contributor.

Over the last few months, Commanders.com has been highlighting one mock draft from a draft expert each week to delve into how that player would fit with Washington. This week, we're looking at each of the Commanders' picks in Matt Miller's seven-round mock.

Here's a bit about each of the Commanders' potential selections.

Round 1, pick 7: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

• We've already gone into some detail on Delane, who is considered by many to be the top cornerback in this year's class. He would certainly fit a need for the Commanders, who only have Trey Amos, Amik Robertson and Mike Sainristil at the top of the rotation at the position. Delane didn't have standout size at the combine, but it's difficult to argue with the results. He only allowed six catches with a 28.3 pass rating allowed in man coverage. Over the last two seasons, receivers have had an average catch rate of 43.6% against him. Oh, and he has speed, as he put on display with his 4.35 at his pro day.

Learn more about Delane **HERE.**

Round 3, pick 71: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame

• The Commanders are in need of skill players for Jayden Daniels, and while Fields is not on the same level as the top wideouts in this class, there is not much of a drop-off. At 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds, he would provide the Commanders with size that they desire at the position. He doesn't have elite speed, as he ran a 4.61 at the combine, but he has caught 47.3% of his career contested targets. At the very least, it would give Daniels a large, reliable target in the red zone.

Round 5, pick 147: QB Taylen Green, Arkansas

• This might seem a bit odd considering the Commanders have both their starting and backup quarterback roles filled, but Marcus Mariota isn't going to be on the roster forever, and the Commanders need to have an heir apparent for that spot. Green is also a rare athlete, running a 4.36 at 6-foot-6 and 227 pounds. His 43.5-inch vertical was the second-best in the class, and his 11-foot-2 broad jump was tied for third. Green has some work to do as an NFL quarterback, but being behind Daniels would give him time to grow. Plus, there's always the chance that Green switches positions, in which case, the Commanders would have landed one of the most athletically gifted players in the draft.

Round 6, pick 187: TE Marlin Klein, Michigan

• Klein is not a finished product by any means. He's from Germany and only started playing the sport later in his life, so if the Commanders do pick him, it'll be for his potential. In fairness, there's a lot to like about Klein with his 6-foot-6 and 248-pound frame. He runs well with some decent hands. He was also a team captain for the Wolverines after being named the most improved offensive player on the team in 2024. Tight end is lower on the list in terms of positions of need for Washington, but if the front office is thinking about the future, the move could make sense.

Round 6, pick 209: S Jalen Huskey, Maryland

• A local kid, Huskey spent two seasons at Bowling Green before finishing college with the Terps. Huskey has strong instincts and a nose for the ball, catching seven interceptions in his two seasons in Maryland's defense. He's not the quickest or fastest player on the field, but he's willing to pull his weight and contribute at every level of the defense. The Commanders still need safety help, despite signing Nick Cross in free agency, and the fact that he, Quan Martin and Will Harris are at the top of the position would allow Huskey to develop.

Round 7, pick 223: RB CJ Donaldson, Ohio State

• Donaldson led Ohio State with 10 rushing touchdowns as a member of the backfield rotation despite only starting in two games last year. He's a bigger player at 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds that will likely need to fight for a roster spot in camp but does have the "thumper" style that some teams covet.

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