The Washington Commanders selected Emmanuel Forbes in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft to create turnovers. In three seasons at Mississippi State, Forbes had 14 interceptions, six of which he returned for touchdowns, setting an FBS record.
Since arriving for rookie minicamp in May, Forbes has continued to make an impact, impressing coaches and teammates.
Throughout the summer, Forbes has been matched up against Washington’s outstanding wide receivers, Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, more than holding his own during some of those battles. Last week, in the joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, Forbes went one-on-one with Baltimore receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and others. He won some and lost some, but the experience continues to prepare Forbes for his first NFL season.
On Saturday, the last day of training camp in front of the team’s fans, Forbes put on a show. He intercepted one pass in the end zone and made another impressive play in the end zone, breaking up a pass to McLaurin.
.@emmanuelforbes7 really had himself a day today pic.twitter.com/zqMThlv2WV
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 19, 2023
Next up for Forbes is the second preseason game on Monday against the Ravens. Baltimore fans have poked at Forbes all week on social media after he got into a fight with one of the Ravens’ backup wide receivers last week during practice.