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Best available players for Commanders on Day 2 of 2023 NFL draft

The Washington Commanders entered the 2023 NFL draft focusing on two positions: offensive line and cornerback. At No. 16 overall, the Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback, Emmanuel Forbes, filling a major need.

However, as Washington enters day two, the Commanders must address the offensive line and add depth at other positions, such as edge rusher and linebacker.

Washington has two picks Friday: No. 47 overall in the second round and No. 97 overall in the third round [compensatory selection].

Here are the best available players remaining at each position of need for the Commanders:

Quarterback

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kentucky QB Will Levis
  • Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker
  • Fresno State QB Jake Haener
  • BYU QB Jaren Hall
  • UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Running back

American running back Tyjae Spears of Tulane (22) practices during the third day of Senior Bowl week at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
  • UCLA RB Zach Charbonnet
  • TCU RB Kendre Miller
  • Auburn RB Tank Bigsby
  • Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda
  • Texas A&M RB Devon Achane

Interior offensive line

Texas Christian offensive lineman Steve Avila (OL04) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
  • TCU OL Steve Avila
  • Florida OL O’Cyrus Torrence
  • NDSU OL Cody Mauch
  • Minnesota C John Michael-Schmitz

Offensive tackle

Syracuse Orange offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron (60) blocks against the Boston College Eagles during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
  • Ohio State RT Dawand Jones
  • Syracuse OT Matthew Bergeron
  • Alabama OT Tyler Steen
  • Old Dominion OT Nick Saldiveri
  • Maryland OT Jaelyn Duncan
  • Oklahoma OT Wanya Morris
  • BYU OT Blake Freeland

Tight end

Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs the ball as Stanford Cardinal safety Kendall Williamson (21). Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
  • Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer
  • Oregon State TE Luke Musgrave
  • SDSU TE Tucker Kraft
  • Iowa TE Sam LaPorta
  • Georgia TE Darnell Washington
  • Michigan TE Luke Schoonmaker

EDGE

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Keion White (6) forces Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kedon Slovis. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia Tech EDGE Keion White

Auburn EDGE Derick Hall

LSU EDGE B.J. Ojulari

Notre Dame EDGE Isaiah Foskey

Ohio State EDGE Zach Harrison

Clemson EDGE K.J. Henry

USC EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu

Linebacker

Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Drew Sanders (42) pursues South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7). Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
  • Clemson LB Trenton Simpson
  • Arkansas LB Drew Sanders
  • Washington State LB Daiyan Henley
  • Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown
  • Tulane LB Dorian Williams
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