Washington Commanders 2023 NFL draft grades: Grading the Emmanuel Forbes pick

Some draft grades for Washington’s selection of cornerback Emmanuel Forbes in the first round.

The Washington Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. Washington selected Forbes with Oregon’s Christian Gonzalez still on the board.

While many wanted the Commanders to take an offensive lineman at No. 16, they were smart not to reach for someone like Anton Harrison once the top four offensive linemen were off the board.

How did others view Washington’s selection of Forbes?

We’ve comprised a list of draft grades for the Commanders from various outlets regarding their selection of Forbes.