For the second time in as many years, the Commanders have Mike Muscala Jersey the 16th overall selection of the NFL draft.It's a frustrating position to be in, one that suggests a middle-of-the-road team that can't challenge for an NFL playoff berth but also can't draft a true game-changing prospect. But it's not all bad in Washington.Daniel Snyder is to a group led by Josh Harris,and third-year coach Ron Rivera has moved on from quarterback Carson Wentz in what was largely a disastrous experiment last year. Washington has one of the best defensive lines in the league, and several young playmakers on offense.Are the Commanders a draft away from challenging in the NFC East? That remains to be seen, though they certainly can improve by adding players at positions of need in 2023.TSN'S NFL DRAFT HQ | | Here's everything you need to know about the Commanders' draft this year, including draft order, team needs, mock projections and more:Round 1, Pick No. 16:CB Emmanuel Nerlens Noel Jersey Forbes, Mi si sippi StateRound 2, Pick No. 47:DB Jartavius Martin, IllinoisRound 3, Pick No. 97:C Ricky Stromberg, ArkansasRound 4, Pick No. 118: OL Braeden Daniels, UtahRound 5, Pick No. 135:EDGE KJ Henry, ClemsonRound 6, Pick No. 193:RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., KentuckyRound 7, Pick No. 233: EDGE Andre Jones Jr., LouisianaLIVE: RoundPick (overall)116247397*4118513561937233Cornerback: Washington had the fourth-best pa s defense in 2022 by surrendering just 191.2 yards per game (it also had the fifth-fewest interceptions of any team, tallying just nine for the season). Following the release of veteran starter Bobby McCain, there is a cornerback spot available in Washington's five-defensive back set. With Oregon corner Christian Gonzalez likely to be off the board at 16 Josh Hall Jersey , the Commanders may take Illinois' Devon Witherspoon if he's somehow still available in the middle of the first. If he isn't, Rivera might move instead to Alabama safety Brian Branch, a safety prospect who can move inside as a slot corner.Offensive line: The Commanders allowed 48 sacks in 2022, seventh-most in the NFL last year. This unit needs a significant overhaul to properly protect second-year quarterback Sam Howell, even after signing free agent tackle Andrew Wylie and center Nick Gates. Georgia's James Johnson Jersey Broderick Jones is a potential option at 16. Otherwise, the Commanders might take Day 2 picks in whoever the best available prospect is; potential players include North Dakota State's Cody Mauch, Tenne see's Darnell Wright and Maryland's Jaelyn Duncan.Tight end: Washington needs to give Howell a reliable safety valve at tight end after the positional group produced just 60 catches for 518 yards and two touchdowns last year (including a combined seven receptions for 87 yards between rookies Armani Rogers and Cole Turner). Notre Dame's Michael Mayer is considered the safest pick of the draft, though he generally is considered to be in the mid-20s on most big boards. If the Commanders make a Day 2 pick to addre s tight end, then they may go with one of Oregon State's Lukas Musgrave or Georgia's physically impre sive Darnell Washington.MORE:Below are the Commanders' projected 2023 selections, per :RoundPickPlayerPositionCollege116Devon WitherspoonCBIllinois247Luke MusgraveTEOregon State397Tank DellWRHouston4118Tyrique StevensonCBMiami5150Carter Darius Bazley Jersey WarrenOTPitt6193Cam JonesLBIndiana6215Mohamed IbrahimRBMinnesota7233Daniel ScottSCal