The Washington Commanders wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with a solid class, but even the best hauls come with at least one head-scratcher. According to CBS Sports, that pick is Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, selected in the seventh round (No. 223 overall).

Let's be honest—when your biggest "question mark" is a seventh-round flyer, you're in pretty good shape. General manager Adam Peters earned high marks across the board, starting with first-round linebacker Sonny Styles and continuing through third-round wideout Antonio Williams, fifth-round edge rusher Joshua Josephs, and sixth-round picks Kaytron Allen (RB) and Matt Gulbin (C). Kaliakmanis rounds out the class as the lone pick that leaves fans scratching their heads.

Why the skepticism? The Commanders already have their quarterback situation settled, and Kaliakmanis is very much a developmental prospect. That said, the Rutgers signal-caller played his best football as a senior, showing enough growth to suggest there's untapped potential. And in a league where teams used three different quarterbacks in 2025, having an extra arm in the pipeline isn't the worst insurance policy.

Peters clearly had a vision for this draft, and the Commanders' roster looks noticeably stronger after free agency and the rookie class. With new offensive and defensive coordinators on board, there's a genuine sense of alignment from the front office to the field. The goal, as always, is the Super Bowl—but a more realistic milestone for 2026 would be making the postseason for the second time in three years, something Washington hasn't done since Joe Gibbs was roaming the sideline two decades ago.

Could Kaliakmanis play a role in that? It's a long shot, but seventh-round picks are all about upside. And if this is the most questionable move Peters made all draft, Commanders fans should be feeling pretty confident about the road ahead.