Meet the Washington Commanders’ 2026 NFL Draft Class

April 25, 2026 | 7:19 PM

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Sonny Styles #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) — <h3>Round 1 (7th overall) — Sonny Styles, LB Ohio State</h3> The addition of Styles is a much-needed one for a Washington defense that finished 27th in points allowed per game and 32nd in yards allowed per game last season. Styles played 55 games and made 41 starts over his four years with the Buckeyes. He was a co-captain as a senior in 2025, and led the team with 82 tackles and 46 solo tackles. The 21-year-old earned first-team All-America and first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors. Styles, who stands at 6-feet 5-inches and is listed at 244 pounds, has a history of playing both safety and linebacker at the college level. His athleticism and versatility are believed to be a strong fit for coach Dan Quinn's defense in Washington. Styles wore the green dot on his helmet as the proverbial quarterback and team captain of the Buckeyes' defense. In Columbus, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/the-beast-2026/player/sonny-styles-ohio-state-linebacker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/the-beast-2026/player/sonny-styles-ohio-state-linebacker/&source=gmail&ust=1776295816191000&usg=AOvVaw0E2i6zLSOx7DSVJ8cZQlbR">he was described as “best leader in the program”</a> and projects to be the perfect heir to free agent Bobby Wagner <em>— </em>and Adam Peters’ version of Fred Warner, the 49ers' four-time All-Pro linebacker he helped draft in San Francisco. Styles is a second-generation NFLer — his father, Lorenzo Styles Sr., also played linebacker at Ohio State before a six-year NFL career highlighted by a Super Bowl XXXIV win with the Rams. Brother Lorenzo Styles Jr. converted from receiver at Notre Dame to cornerback at Ohio State and is eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams (0) makes a catch for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Furman, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) — <h3>Round 3 (71st overall) — Antonio Williams, WR Clemson</h3> Even with big Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields — my <a href="https://wtop.com/gallery/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-2026-nfl-draft-blueprint/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Commanders Draft Blueprint</a> target at No. 71 — still on the board, Washington goes with the third-team All-ACC receiver who tallied 2,336 yards and 21 TDs, adding two more scores passing and another two rushing TDs. Antonio Williams, who stands just over 5-foot-11 and is listed at 187 pounds, ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash and projects as a solid slot receiver who gains yards after the catch. The Williams selection is another example of Commanders general manager Adam Peters' affinity for Relative Athletic Score. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Antonio Williams was drafted in round 3 with pick 71 in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 8.58 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 596 out of 4196 WR from 1987 to 2026.<a href="https://t.co/YrjdqWb820">https://t.co/YrjdqWb820</a> <a href="https://t.co/6gURGTOj3D">pic.twitter.com/6gURGTOj3D</a></p> — RAS.football (@MathBomb) <a href="https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/2047854169634099705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tennessee defensive lineman Joshua Josephs (19) plays against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) — <h3>Round 5 (147 overall) — Joshua Josephs, Edge Tennessee</h3> Despite his long arms widely considered to be NBA wingspan, Josephs was frequently mocked to be drafted in the top 80 so the Commanders got quality value with this pick. Josephs, who has been compared to Eagles edge Jalyx Hunt, tallied 22 tackles for loss at Tennessee, including 9.5 sacks — the first of which was especially memorable, given his new NFL home. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Joshua Josephs remembers his first career sack especially since he took down... Jayden Daniels.</p> — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenStandig/status/2048112489066315812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) scores a touchdown past Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) — <h3>Round 6 (187 overall) — Kaytron Allen, RB Penn State</h3> More than a round later than predicted but here's a pick I got right! From <a href="https://wtop.com/gallery/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-2026-nfl-draft-blueprint/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Commanders Draft Blueprint</a>: <em>The Norfolk, Virginia, native is comped to now-Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier so he can be the battering ram Washington needs at running back — a true change of pace to the likes of Rachaad White, Bill Croskey-Merritt (and, perhaps, Jeremiyah Love).</em> Allen increased his rushing production in each of his four seasons in Happy Valley and had back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns. He also scored 39 touchdowns in his collegiate career, including 15 in 2025. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">RB Kaytron Allen to the Commanders</p> 14.2 rushes per game #1 in class 15.5 touches per game #2 in class 27% of his carries came vs heavy boxes #1 in class still averaged 4.8 YPC vs heavy boxes only 11% of runs failed to gain yardage #3 best in class vs light boxes? 7.0… — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/2048134867255234721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 15: Matt Gulbin #51 of the Michigan State Spartans at center against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 15, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) — <h3>Round 6 (209 overall) — Matt Gulbin, C Michigan State</h3> For what he lacks in athleticism, Gulbin makes up for in versatility and consistency. Over four years (the first three at Wake Forest), he's played every offensive line position except left tackle and allowed the fourth-fewest pressures among draftable centers this year. He was also a team captain, which fits the Commander mold. However, one thing to watch for in Gulbin's development: He had four penalties in each of the last three seasons.

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) — <h3><strong>Round 7 (223rd overall) — Athan Kaliakmanis, QB Rutgers</strong></h3> In a move that could mean the end of Sam Hartman's time in Washington, the Commanders select a developmental quarterback who completed 62.5 percent of his passes in 2025 <strong>— </strong>a massive improvement over his 53.9 completion percentage from the season before. Kaliakmanis, described as a game-manager, played in a pro-style offense for two seasons at Rutgers, where his 5,820 yards and 38 touchdowns were more than double his production over his first two college seasons at Minnesota. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Commanders took former Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis at No. 223 overall.</p> “He’s almost like a lesser Mendoza where if everything’s clean and he can just click through a progression, he’s got a good arm, he’s got good accuracy, he’s got good mechanics.”<a href="https://t.co/OgfkCBGSvX">https://t.co/OgfkCBGSvX</a> — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/2048157709799698730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The Washington Commanders entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a total of six selections, starting with Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall.

Here’s a gallery and snapshot info on each of the Burgundy and Gold’s selections.

Commanders debut discount value menu for season-ticket holders

By Jadon George
June 2, 2026 | 4:27 PM

The Washington Commanders are introducing a discount value menu for season-ticket holders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Season-ticket members are “spending a lot of money to be with us every home game” and the new offerings “are ways we're trying to show our appreciation and gratitude while continuing to enhance the overall fan experience,” Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse said in a statement.

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