Washington Commanders Eye Trade in 2026 NFL Draft for LSU Cornerback Mansoor Delane
Commanders NFL Draft rumors detail trade plan, top Round 1 target
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The Washington Commanders are reportedly looking to trade down from the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, targeting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. With a weak draft class and a lack of second and fourth-round picks, the team aims to strengthen its defense after a poor showing last season.
- 01The Commanders want to trade down from the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 02Their top target is LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, considered the best in the draft class.
- 03Washington lacks a second-round pick due to a previous trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
- 04The team's pass defense was among the worst in the NFL last season.
- 05A trade down may not yield a second-round pick but could secure an additional third-round selection.
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The Washington Commanders are reportedly eager to trade down from their No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, with a keen interest in LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. According to Charlie Campbell of Walter Football, the team is looking to bolster its defense after a disappointing season, where they ranked among the worst in the NFL. The Commanders currently do not have a second or fourth-round pick, having traded them away in a deal for left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans. Delane is highly regarded as the best cornerback in the draft, boasting an impressive 90.7 Pro Football Focus coverage grade and a 31.3 passer rating when targeted. However, with the draft class being perceived as weak, trading down may prove challenging, especially if they want to secure Delane, who is projected to be a top-10 pick. The Kansas City Chiefs, picking at No. 9, are also in need of a cornerback, making the situation more complex for Washington as they seek to improve their secondary.
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Securing Mansoor Delane could significantly improve the Commanders' defense, which struggled last season, thereby enhancing the team's prospects in the upcoming NFL season.
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