Commanders lack top-tier talent, survey shows limited roster strength
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Washington Commanders had only one player, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, ranked in the top ten of his position according to an ESPN survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. The survey analyzed NFL talent across 11 positions over a 10-day period. This highlights ongoing concerns about the team's drafting history under former coach Ron Rivera, as no recent first-round picks remain on the roster. Current general manager Adam Peters faces pressure to improve the draft outcomes and team competitiveness, with several players receiving honorable mentions potentially showing promise for future rankings.
- •Tunsil ranked fifth among NFL tackles in the ESPN survey.
- •Only one Commander ranked in the top ten across 11 positions.
- •Ron Rivera's draft choices have largely failed to remain with the team.
- •Peters' drafts are critical for the team's future performance.
- •Quarterback Jayden Daniels received an honorable mention in the rankings.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — What did we learn about the Commanders roster in the ESPN survey?
"The recent 'best of' series from ESPN told a cold, hard truth about the Commanders.
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