The Commanders chose Forbes over Oregon's Christian Gonzalez, another cornerback who was considered a potential top-10 pick. — The Washington Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, filling a major area of need in the secondary. The Commanders chose Forbes over Oregon's Christian Gonzalez, another cornerback who was considered a potential top-10 pick and fell into the second half of the first round. Forbes had six interceptions, including three returned for a touchdown, in his third and final college season. Kentucky's Will Levis was still on the board when the Commanders took Forbes.

Source: Forbes April 28, 2023 08:32 UTC