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Full history of the No. 7 overall pick

Buffalo Bills' Antowain Smith (23) goes after Washington Redskins' Champ Bailey (24) after Bailey intercepted Bills quarterback Rob Johnson during the second quarter Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at Redskins Stadium in Landover, Md. Buffalo's Jay Riemersma (85) is in the background. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Buffalo Bills' Antowain Smith (23) goes after Washington Redskins' Champ Bailey (24) after Bailey intercepted Bills quarterback Rob Johnson during the second quarter Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at Redskins Stadium in Landover, Md. Buffalo's Jay Riemersma (85) is in the background. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Washington Commanders hold the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving them a chance to draft one of the best players available. Here's a look at the full history of the pick dating back to 1936.

2025-2016

YearPlayerTeamNotes
2025OL Armand MembouNew York Jets17 games started
2024OL JC LathamTennessee Titans30 games started
2023LB Tyree WilsonLas Vegas Raiders50 games, 12 sacks, 91 tackles
2022OL Evan NealNew York Giants27 games started
2021OL Penei SewellDetroit Lions83 games started, 4x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro
2020DT Derrick BrownCarolina Panthers81 games started, 13 sacks, 321 tackles, Pro Bowl
2019LB Josh Hines-AllenJacksonville Jaguars93 games started, 61 sacks, 345 tackles, 2x Pro Bowl
2018QB Josh AllenBuffalo Bills127 games started, 30,102 yards, 220 TDs, 94 INTs, 4x Pro Bowl, 2024 MVP
2017WR Mike WilliamsLos Angeles Chargers67 games started, 330 REC, 5,104 YDS, 32 TDs
2016DE DeForest BuckerSan Francisco 49ers146 games started, 71.5 sacks, 652 tackles

2015-1936

YearPlayerTeam
2015WR Kevin WhiteChicago Bears
2014WR Mike EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers
2013G Jonathan CooperArizona Cardinals
2012DB Mark BarronTampa Bay Buccaneers
2011DE Aldon SmithSan Francisco 49ers
2010DB Joe HadenCleveland Browns
2009WR Darius Heyward-BeyOakland Raiders
2008DT Sedrick EllisNew Orleans Saints
2007RB Adrian PetersonMinnesota Vikings
2006TE Vernon DavisSan Francisco 49ers
2005WR Troy WilliamsonMinnesota Vikings
2004WR Roy WilliamsDetroit Lions
2003QB Byron LeftwichJacksonville Jaguars
2002OT Bryant McKinnieMinnesota Vikings
2001DE Andre CarterSan Francisco 49ers
2000RB Thomas JonesArizona Cardinals
1999CB Champ BaileyWashington Redskins
1998OT Kyle TurleyNew Orleans Saints
1997WR Ike HilliardNew York Giants
1996WR Terry GlennNew England Patriots
1995DE Mike MamulaPhiladelphia Eagles
1994DT Bryant YoungSan Francisco 49ers
1993WR Curtis ConwayChicago Bears
1992CB Troy VincentMiami Dolphins
1991OT Charles McRaeTampa Bay Buccaneers
1990QB Andre WareDetroit Lions
1989RB Tim WorleyPittsburgh Steelers
1988WR Sterling SharpeGreen Bay Packers
1987DE Reggie RogersDetroit Lions
1986OG Brian JozwiakKansas City Chiefs
1985OT Ken RuettgersGreen Bay Packers
1984LB Ricky HunleyCincinnati Bengals
1983QB Todd BlackledgeKansas City Chiefs
1982RB Darrin NelsonMinnesota Vikings
1981LB Hugh GreenTampa Bay Buccaneers
1980TE Junior MillerAtlanta Falcons
1979QB Phil SimmsNew York Giants
1978TE Ken MacAfeeSan Francisco 49ers
1977DE Joe CampbellNew Orleans Saints
1976RB Mike PruittCleveland Browns
1975WR Larry BurtonNew Orleans Saints
1974TE J.V. CainSt. Louis Rams
1973TE Paul SeymourBuffalo Bills
1972DB Willie BuchanonGreen Bay Packers
1971RB Joe ProfitAtlanta Falcons
1970DT Mike ReidCincinnati Bengals
1969WR Ron SellersBoston Patriots
1968DT Ken HardyNew Orleans Saints
1967RB Mel FarrDetroit Lions
1966DT Jerry ShayMinnesota Vikings
1965RB Donny AndersonGreen Bay Packers
1964QB Bill MunsonLos Angeles Rams
1963TE Pat RichterWashington Redskins
1962RB Ronnie BullChicago Bears
1961RB Tom MatteBatimore Colts
1960G Rogers DavisChicago Bears
1959B Don ClarkChicago Bears
1958LB Chuck HowleyChicago Bears
1957FB Clarence PeaksPhiladelphia Eagles
1956HB Joe ChildressChicago Cardinals
1955LB Larry MorrisLos Angeles Rams
1954HB Johnny LattnerPittsburgh Steelers
1953DB Al CarmichaelGreen Bay Packers
1952B Larry IsbellWashington Redskins
1951DB Ebert Van BurenPhiladelphia Eagles
1950QB Travis TidwellNew York Giants
1949QB Bobby ThomasonLos Angeles Rams
1948E Jug GirardGreen Bay Packers
1947T Tex CoulterChicago Cardinals
1946B Leo RiggsPhiladelphia Eagles
1945B Don LundChicago Bears
1944C Merv PregulmanGreen Bay Packers
1943FB Bill DaleyPhil-Pitt Combine (Steagles)
1942C Bobby RobertsonBrooklyn Dodgers
1941FB George PaskvanGreen Bay Packers
1940C Bulldog TurnerChicago Bears
1939TB Johnny PingelDetroit Lions
1938TB Cecil IsbellGreen Bay Packers
1937WB Lloyd CardwellDetroit Lions
1936G Russ LetlowGreen Bay Packers

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