Wide receiver might be the biggest need next offseason. With Terry McLaurin suffering a season-ending torn patellar tendon against the 49ers and Stefon Diggs a free agent, Washington has to bring in more talent at the position. Smith is not only the top receiver in the 2027 draft class, but he might also be the top prospect overall. Smith is tied for first in catches and second in receiving yards across all of division 1-A football. He recorded 1,000 yards in both 2024 and 2025 and has totaled 39 receiving touchdowns in his career at Ohio State. Smith has been named the Big Ten Receiver of the Year twice, a First-Team All-Big Ten player twice, and an Unanimous All-American in 2025. He runs great routes, can make almost any catch, is a threat in the red zone, and has a combination of size and speed that NFL teams dream of. The question is, will the Commanders have a chance to draft him? Depending on Washington’s draft placement and the quarterback needs of teams ahead of him, there is a shot that Smith could fall into the Commanders’ hands.
