With a handful of elite corners still on the board, the Washington Commanders go against the grain and select Mississippi State’s defensive back, Emmanuel Forbes.
Forbes was an elite corner for Mississippi State, proving to be one of the most explosive defensive backs in the country, with fourteen interceptions over three years, six of which were returned for touchdowns.
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He will be an immediate starter for the Commanders as a physical and gritty corner even with his size limitations at only 166 pounds. His production and explosiveness project well to the next level, and could immediately be slotted into the conversation for defensive rookie of the year should his ball production continue at such a high level.
