Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Logan Paulsen recently shared his top ten wide receiver picks for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Let’s take a closer look at the top three and who the Commanders are most likely to select in the first round. 

Commanders Analyst Logan Paulsen Ranks 2026 NFL Draft Top WR Prospects

Top WR Prospect #1 – Jordyn Tyson

“If you look at all the receivers in this class, I don’t think anybody runs better routes than him. I think he catches the football well. There’s some stuff that you’re gonna talk about with drop rate, which we talked about before we started in production meeting that I think are relevant. But I think he tracks the football well … He runs routes the way modern NFL receivers run routes — short area quickness, excellent release package, love the stem speed cuts on point 90 degree cuts on point.”

LWOS’ Take- Why Jordyn Tyson is Appealing to Washington: With star receiver Terry McLaurin (and others) on the roster, adding a polished pass receiver at number seven could help take the pressure off of McLaurin and provide another reliable target for Jayden Daniels. No matter where he is picked up, Tyson will be a day-one contributor.

LWOS’ Draft Reality: Given the Commanders’ needs, defensive and offensive linemen appear to be of top priority after seeing most mock drafts. That makes the chances of Washington drafting a wide receiver at number seven a less likely but not impossible outcome.

Top WR Prospect #2 – Denzel Boston

“First off, dude obviously loves football. There are plays where he is the backside receiver on a runaway and he’s chasing down the post safety. So, he’s well conditioned, plays snaps hard; he’s willing to block; he gets after it. And I think the thing that’s different for me when I compare him to Malachi Fields for example, is there is twitch and burst and violence. When you watch the all-22, it’s a lot of stuff down the field. But when you watch him in game, his suddenness and then his physicality through the catchpoint, is this something that I just couldn’t get over.”
LWOS’ Take- Why Denzel Boston is Appealing to Washington: Boston is, without question, a receiver who can contribute in multiple areas. Aside from being a downfield threat, he can support in run blocking.

LWOS’ Draft Reality: While Boston is a solid prospect as far as wide receivers go, he is not universally projected as a top‑10 pick on most boards, so his stock might be slightly lower than needed for Washington in round one.

Top WR Prospect #3 – Carnell Tate

 “I will say Tate tends to be a little bit of a long strider. He’s got some good stuff at the second level, where he bursts and he’ll kind of set you up and kind of plant you. But like if we’re running like a slant or a dig or a hitch, it can be a little bit loose, which is, again, a very slight criticism … Do I think he’s a stud? Yes. Does he track the football well? Yes. Is his contested catches awesome in the red zone specifically? It’s fantastic. The thing that I worry about is, ‘Are you strong enough?’”
LWOS’ Take- Why Carnell Tate Appealing to Washington: Tate has strong hands, along with side and speed that make him a threat in the red zone and downfield. He can play outside or in the slot, which makes him very versatile. A consistent producer at Ohio State, he will be an immediate contributor wherever he is picked up.

LWOS’ Draft Reality: Scouts project him in the early-to-mid-first round, but minor injuries and route refinement may lower his stock.