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Commanders eye WR Carnell Tate No. 7.

4/24/2026

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Commanders Target Tate

The Washington Commanders may select wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 7 in the 2026 mock draft.
Tate is praised for route-running, body control, reliable hands and the ability to win at short, intermediate and deep levels, signaling a commitment to surround the quarterback with talent.
The mock draft also lists Clemson running back Adam Randall at No. 223, noting his athleticism and after-catch skill as a low-risk, high-reward change-of-pace runner.

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Commanders Retain Maguranyanga

The Commanders retained end TJ Maguranyanga, a 2025 Player Pathway signee, making him eligible for the 17th practice-squad slot created by the 2024 rule change and letting Washington exceed the 90-man limit.
If placed on the practice squad, Maguranyanga could be promoted to the roster, following David Bada’s 2023-2024 precedent.
The IPP rule also lets the Commanders sign undrafted free agents without breaching the cap, adding flexibility in final cuts.

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Commanders Target Tate

The Washington Commanders may select wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 7 in the 2026 mock draft.
Tate is praised for route-running, body control, reliable hands and the ability to win at short, intermediate and deep levels, signaling a commitment to surround the quarterback with talent.
The mock draft also lists Clemson running back Adam Randall at No. 223, noting his athleticism and after-catch skill as a low-risk, high-reward change-of-pace runner.

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