February 23, 2026

ISLAND PILLAR: Commanders Draft Mansoor Delane To PERFECTLY REPLACE Star Marshon Lattimore

26 minutes

Replacing a star like Marshon Lattimore requires the perfect cornerback prospect. The Washington Commanders can find their ultimate island pillar in LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane. As Daronte Jones looks to unleash aggressive zero-blitz packages, Delane brings the exact press-bail mastery needed to lock down the perimeter. Can USC edge rusher Anthony Lucas provide the chaos-creating versatility required for a Pressure-Adaptive 3-4 front? Adding a dominant edge prospect gives the line the functional flexibility to drop into coverage or crush opposing tackles.

Simulated pressures completely fail if the defense cannot anchor the middle of the field. Drafting Ole Miss nose tackle Zxavian Harris gives the team a massive block-eater to command double teams. On the offensive side, dynamic playmakers like Virginia running back J'Mari Taylor and Cincinnati tight end Joe Royer provide high-volume receiving skills to exploit linebacker matchups. Will adding this explosive rookie talent be enough to execute the new hybrid offensive scheme?

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