With their first pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Commanders added a highly-touted playmaker to their roster by selecting Bulldog CB Emmanuel Forbes, and the move has received positive attention from analysts around the league. Head coach Ron Rivera noted that the cornerback had been "highly coveted" by the Commanders early on the process and for good reason. He allowed career lows in receptions (26), completion percentage (51%), yards per reception (9.3) and yards after the catch (95). With his length, sticky hands, ability to disrupt routes and more, general manager Martin Mayhew described Forbes as the "total package." In his post-pick press conference, Forbes was beaming while expressing what he plans on bringing to his new team.

Source: Forbes April 29, 2023 00:04 UTC