Commanders' draft struggles highlighted in rankings ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Washington Commanders continue to grapple with the repercussions of poor draft selections, specifically from 2020 to 2023. Key first-round picks like Chase Young, Jahan Dotson, Jamin Davis, and Emmanuel Forbes have largely failed to make impactful contributions, with three players no longer on the roster. Despite this, the team's recent acquisition of Jayden Daniels in the 2024 draft offers a glimmer of hope, as he earned the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year title. As the 2026 season approaches, the Commanders' ongoing struggles in evaluating draft talent could significantly affect their roster and performance going forward.
- •Chase Young was selected second overall in 2020 and traded mid-2023.
- •Jahan Dotson, 2022's first-round pick, was traded during 2024 training camp.
- •Jamin Davis and Emmanuel Forbes were released during or after the 2024 season.
- •Jayden Daniels was named 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after being drafted second overall in 2024.
- •Washington has faced significant challenges in drafting key players from 2020 to 2023.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' first-round failures stand out in draft rankings
"Washington's lack of first-round success still haunts them ahead of the 2026 season.
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