Would the Washington Commanders turn down Jeremiyah Love at No. 7 in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Well, first of all, none of us knows what will happen. GM Adam Peters is not going to begin appearing on Washington radio, posting on X (Twitter) with his thoughts on the upcoming draft and the Commanders‘ needs. But it is always entertaining listening to analysts offering their opinions on the draft as it approaches.
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On Wednesday, Thor Nystrom of SKOR North was a guest on the “BMitch and Finlay” show of 106.7 the Fan. If you are short on time, here are a few select quotes from Nystrom regarding the Commanders and their upcoming draft at No.7.
“He’s (Jeremiyah Love) a different player than Ashton Jeanty. But you can definitely put him qualitatively in the same range, and I think a little bit above that. (Jeanty was drafted No. 6 in 2025).”
“There’s a dearth of blue chippers at the top of the draft We know where Jeanty went and this draft is not as good. We can definitely make the argument that Jeremiyah Love is a little better. So for me, in this specific draft class, top five is certainly in play.”
“I tend to view Washington as the last stop in the train for Jeremiyah Love…I cannot see that Washington would turn him down…So I do think Love is in play for Washington, but I would definitely put my money on he will not be available at seven, if you gave me even money on that.”
“Carnell Tate would definitely be on my list there for Washington…and Caleb Downs would certainly be.”
“Mansoor Delane is absolutely worth the seventh slot in this draft. As you guys know, Washington desperately needs a boundary corner back as well…I think that is a name we have to add to the short list for Washington at No. 7.”
“For Washington, I would go Delane over Downs at No. 7. He plays the more important position…I just like Delane more as a prospect. Last season he erased one side of the field with LSU. You could not throw to the side of the field that Mansoor Delane was on.”
In summation, Nystrom saw the Commanders likely going Mansoor Delane or Caleb Downs at No.7. If David Bailey were to fall to No. 7, Nystrom feels the Commanders might take him. In the third round (71), Nystrom sees the Commanders able to still get a very capable receiver.
Just think, an entire month of speculating before the day of the draft …
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Analyst makes case for Mansoor Delane