Washington Commanders draft picks 2023: Round-by-round selections

nate davis and jim reineking, usa today

Sun, Apr 30, 2023, 12:01 AM·2 min read

Here is a 2023 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Washington Commanders:

Round 1 (No. 16 overall) — Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State: He's quite a thief, picking off 14 passes in three seasons with the Bulldogs, six returned for TDs (an FBS record). But he will need an NFL nutrition program to add to the 166 pounds currently attached to his 6-1 frame. However he should eat up more balls on the field considering the pressure applied by the Commanders' vaunted D-line. Draft tracker

Round 2 (47) — Jartavius Martin, CB, Illinois: They continue bolstering their secondary after picking CB Emmanuel Forbes in Round 1. Expect Martin to man the slot and thrive given the pressure Washington applies up front. Draft tracker

Round 3 (97, compensatory) — Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas: Athletic lineman who could push aging Chase Roullier, who's owed more than $16 million over the next two years. Draft tracker

Round 4 (118) — Braeden Daniels, G, Utah Draft tracker

Round 5 (137, from Cardinals through Bills) — KJ Henry, DE, Clemson Draft tracker

Round 6 (193) — Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Kentucky Draft tracker

Round 7 (233) — Andre Jones, LB, Louisville Draft tracker

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