The Washington Commanders have to maximize their two picks inside the top four rounds in the 2026 NFL Draft.

After a disappointing 2025 season, Washington holds the No. 7 pick and can add a difference maker.

Whether addressed this weekend or not, the Commanders' defense must improve after last year's porous campaign.

Here's the Commanders' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.

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Analysis: Six teams may come to regret passing on Styles, who has All-Pro potential as an off-ball linebacker. He can play in space, both in coverage and as a tackler. He'll only grow as a play processor, and it's already at a level to justify a top-10 selection. Many have commented over the draft process that Styles would have to be an elite linebacker to be a good value pick in the top 10. Spoiler: He will be.

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