Also a reminder: Laremy Tunsil spends this period working out elsewhere. Attends mandatory minicamp. Has done this for a while.— John Keim (@john_keim) April 20, 2026ArticlesCommanders WireWhat are the best and worst Commanders’ NFL draft picks since 2000?As we get closer to this year’s draft, CBS Sports analyst Bryan DeArdo recently looked at every NFL team’s best and worst picks since the 2000 NFL Draft.Best pick: OT Trent Williams (No. 4 overall, 2010) A surefire Hall of Famer, Williams earned seven consecutive Pro Bowl nods with Washington and has been named to four more Pro Bowls since joining the 49ers.

Williams was an easy pick, but it’s worth mentioning some of Washington’s other notable draft picks over the past 25 years that includes the late Sean Taylor, Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, Alfred Morris and Jayden Daniels.Worst pick: QB Patrick Ramsey (No. 32 overall, 2002) Washington spent a first-round pick on Ramsey despite some clear red flags that included completing fewer than 60% of his passes in college while throwing an alarming number of interceptions (he threw 24 interceptions during his first season as Tulane’s QB1). Ramsey actually threw more touchdowns (35) than interceptions (30) in the NFL, but that was one of the only positives in an underwhelming pro career.

It’s hard to dispute Williams. It’s unfortunate that his tenure ended with the franchise after the 2019 season. He will be playing in his 17th NFL season in 2026 and is still playing at a high level.Do we have to? https://t.co/MjQHRRmO4S— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 21, 2026DeArdo named Ramsey as the worst pick over the last 25 years.

He’s not even the worst quarterback pick Washington has made since 2000. Sure, Ramsey didn’t pan out, but you could make the case that Robert Griffin III was worse. Yes, Griffin had a longer NFL career than Ramsey and a stellar rookie year, but he also cost Washington two additional first-round picks and a second-round pick to move up only four spots for one good season.In 2019, the Redskins chose Dwayne Haskins because former owner Daniel Snyder wanted him.

Why? Because his son played at the same high school as Haskins. This pick caused a great divide within the building, as then-head coach Jay Gruden has often stated.

Gruden had no problem with drafting Haskins, but not in a year when he was on the hot seat. Haskins was not ready to play in the NFL, something Gruden warned. He was right.Speaking of that regime, led by former coach Ron Rivera, who also served as head of personnel, it had a horrendous four-year run with draft picks.We aren’t quite sure the author has spent a lot of time watching Washington over the years.On video with some draft stories.

Talking Steve Spurrier tales: explained a lot. The worst pick they made during my tenure. The biggest and best trade. The best picks.

More. @espnrichmondhttps://t.co/KPQjEG3dix— John Keim (@john_keim) April 21, 2026Riggo’s RagCommanders were reportedly looking to pursue Aaron Jones Sr. last yearAccording to the respected reporter, the Commanders were planning to pursue veteran Aaron Jones Sr. in 2025 free agency before he re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Schefter also highlighted the lack of salary-cap investment in the running back position, making Love a tempting proposition if he somehow makes it down to No. 7.“Last spring, the Commanders planned to pursue Aaron Jones Sr. before he returned to the Vikings. This offseason, Washington added Rachaad White and Jerome Ford to join Jacory Croskey-Merritt, but the team still does not have much money invested in the position.”Jones was coming off another four-figure campaign in which he accumulated 1,138 rushing yards and five touchdowns in Minnesota.

It would have been another aging player for the Commanders, and by running back standards, the former Texas-El Paso standout is ancient.The proverbial cliff was always going to come at some stage for Jones. He featured just 12 times in 2025, barely crossing the 500 rushing yard mark. Considering seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt went over 800 during his rookie breakout, the Commanders may have had a lucky escape.Minnesota hasn’t given up on Jones just yet, but the franchise did restructure his contract this offseason after a subpar year, which also slightly reduced its salary-cap burden.

As for the Commanders? They currently have Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, and Jeremy McNichols in their running back room.Commanders.comLogan Paulsen’s 2026 NFL Draft Big BoardThe opinions expressed in this article are based solely on Logan Paulsen’s opinions and expertise as a draft analyst and do not reflect those of the Commanders’ front office.We’re just a few days away from the start of the NFL Draft, and draf