We’re rapidly approaching the 2026 NFL Draft which mean misinformation and rumors are flying around like crazy.

For fans of the Washington Commanders, this will be an exciting draft to watch. The team is trying to prove that the poor 2025 season was a blip and get back to contention in 2026. However, due to some trades, the Commanders don’t have picks in the second or fourth rounds and only have two picks in the top 100.

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As a result, the Commanders have to make the most out of each of their picks. Recently, the NFL draft experts at ESPN revealed what they’re hearing about each team, including the Commanders, two weeks out from the draft.

John Keim mentioned that the “best-case scenario” for the Commanders would be trading back from No. 7, but this scenario isn’t considered likely.

“It’s doubtful the Commanders will want to move back more than a few spots — there are players they like who could help them and will be available in the top 12,” Keim explained. “But with only one QB expected to be drafted in the top 10, GM Adam Peters said at the combine that it will be difficult to entice any team to move up.”

As Keim mentioned, teams usually want to move up for quarterbacks, and this isn’t a deep quarterback class. You never know how the board will fall though, and it seems clear the Commanders would entertain offers.

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Meanwhile, Jordan Reid identified wide receiver and cornerback as the two positions Washington is most likely to take, while also acknowledging they wouldn’t mind moving back.

“The Commanders need to be precise. Wide receiver and cornerback are two positions the team is expected to address with its top-100 picks,” said Reid. “And like John said, Washington wouldn’t mind trading back to grab an extra pick or two.”

As Reid mentioned, if the Commanders don’t move back, they have to make the most of their two top 100 selections. It feels like the Commanders need to come away with at least two immediate starters in this class.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: NFL insider hints at draft plans