The Washington Commanders went into the 2023 NFL draft knowing they would draft a cornerback or an offensive tackle in the first round. With four offensive tackles going before Washington was on the clock at No. 16 overall, the choice became easy: Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.
Some teams believe the Commanders should’ve taken Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez. However, Washington was always higher on Forbes, as we saw in team-released videos after the draft. The Commanders even considered moving up to ensure they landed Forbes.
