The 2023 NFL draft is over, and teams are hurrying to sign the top undrafted free agents as we head toward rookie minicamps. The Washington Commanders wrapped up the draft weekend by selecting seven new players, some of whom should become immediate contributors.
While everyone knows you can’t grade a draft until 2-3 years down the road, the experts have weighed in. Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN gave the Commanders a “B” for their efforts.
The consensus liked Washington’s draft, but not everyone did. Most liked the Commanders’ first-round pick, cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, but some questioned if he should’ve been selected over Christian Gonzalez.
Here’s how experts graded the Commanders’ class.