We grade the Commanders’ 7 selections

The Commanders surprised fans and draft analysts Thursday by selecting Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 overall. The shock wasn’t Forbes going in the first round but that the Commanders took him with Christian Gonzalez on the board. The knock on Forbes is evident: He weighs 166 pounds, so that concern is a valid one.

But he can play. With 14 interceptions in three seasons, including six returned for touchdowns, Forbes is a ballhawk. He has long arms, speed and is a willing tackler despite his size. Forbes has a chance to be an excellent player. He’ll need to understand the risk vs. reward of every situation, but combined with Washington’s pass rush, Forbes can be a difference-maker in 2023.

Forget about what others think; the Commanders got their guy.

Grade: A-