The Washington Commanders made it clear heading into the 2023 NFL draft that they were looking for help on the offensive line and at cornerback. So it was no surprise that Washington picked defensive backs with its first two picks and offensive linemen with its following two choices.
Of course, many complained that the Commanders didn’t select an offensive lineman at No. 16. But with the top four options off the board, Washington did the smart thing by not reaching for someone in the next group of offensive linemen and turning its attention to a player it loved in cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.
