Sure enough, shortly after Forbes, a former Mississippi State cornerback, was selected 16th overall in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders, he was asked about his size. But according to Commanders General Manager Martin Mayhew and head coach Ron Rivera, Forbes was exactly what they were looking for. “He has a really good feel for routes and route combinations,” Mayhew said. I will just fit in right away.”The Commanders are hoping Forbes brings his turnover-creating habits with him. “Just helping the team win games, and hopefully my game is creating a lot of turnovers for the Washington Commanders.”Justin Frommer is the Mississippi State sports reporter for The Dispatch.

Source: Forbes April 29, 2023 20:52 UTC