Commanders' first-round success hinges on avoiding this familiar draft mistake
With the No. 7 pick in 2026, Washington should select an immediate-impact, non-quarterback playmaker—likely a safety or edge rusher—to transform the roster.
Cowboys 2026 draft: Top first-round safeties in the draft
Downs is a rare, blue-chip versatile safety who can play post, slot, and box roles, offering elite eyes, tackling, coverage, and occasional over-aggression.