The Washington Commanders made headlines recently with their surprising pick of cornerback Benjamin Morrison from Notre Dame in a new mock draft. Morrison, who suffered a hip injury this season, was projected as a top-ten talent had he remained healthy. Commentary from NBC analysts highlighted his physicality and NFL pedigree, emphasizing the risks teams take on players with injury histories.

Analysts Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, and Jac Collinsworth also pointed out the Commanders' defensive needs, particularly at the safety position, suggesting that they could have opted for safety Xavier Watts from Notre Dame instead. Morrison's selection reflects a potential shift in the Commanders' defensive strategy as they look for impactful players who could anchor their secondary for years to come.