The Commanders surprised all viewers when their No. 16 selection was announced Thursday.
Emmanuel Forbes, cornerback, Mississippi State University, announced NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
You can imagine there were some good responses on Twitter regarding the Commanders’ selection.
Emmanuel Forbes defends the selection of himself
Emmanuel Forbes: "They didn't care too much about my weight because I can play ball."
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 28, 2023
Disappointed Commanders fan
The Emmanuel Forbes pick is like opening my Christmas present as a kid and getting socks and underwear
Absolutely necessary but really wanted a Gameboy
— RefTheDistrict (@RefTheDistrict) April 28, 2023
Martin Mayhew Commanders GM
Martin Mayhew said Emmanuel Forbes was one of his favorite players in this year’s draft pic.twitter.com/iiK7r08GZZ
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 28, 2023
Former Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach
Late Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach on Emmanuel Forbes: "He is the ultimate competitor. One of the greatest players I've ever coached."
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 28, 2023
Commanders analyst Mark Bullock
16 does feel a bit high but I did really like Forbes fit with the #Commanders. Here's my draft profile on him: https://t.co/g8pR0kWKJV
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) April 28, 2023
Benjamin Solak NFL staff writer
Will McDonald into Emmanuel Forbes in the top half of the first round. This draft has officially gone from "this is crazy" (fun) to "this is crazy" (weird, disorienting)
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 28, 2023
A Virginia Commanders fan
Emmanuel Forbes is not big enough and probably won't last long in this league. Pat Fischer only played 17 years and Darrell Green 20 years. 😂
— R. Richardson (@NatsJunkie) April 28, 2023
Puzzled Saints writer/fan
Emmanuel Forbes over Joey Porter Jr. and Christopher Gonzalez is wild
— John Sigler (@john_siglerr) April 28, 2023
Confused fan
2023 – Emmanuel Forbes (OVER GONZO LMFAO)
2022 – Jahan Dotson
2021 – Jamin Davis
2020 – Chase Young
2019 – Dwayne HaskinsI almost feel bad my god they’re a joke
— garrett (@jalenreagors) April 28, 2023
Forbes already compared to Fred Smoot
"I remember a corner that went to Washington that had skinny ankles and legs and that was Fred Smoot…This kid has great mobility like Samari Rolle who is a fantastic comparison for this kid."
📺@LaVarArrington on #emmanuelforbes
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— FOX Sports Radio (@FoxSportsRadio) April 28, 2023
