After cutting ties with 2023 first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes, Jr., the Washington Commanders are looking for a new face of the future at the cornerback position.
In his latest mock, SportingNews.com's own Vinnie Iyer believes Washington will get its guy.
Iyer has the Commanders selecting Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison with the 19th-overall pick, despite having just traded for veteran Marshon Lattimore. Morrison would ideally be a long-term piece in Washington's defensive backfield.
Morrison already has family ties to the Commanders, as his father Darryl played for Washington between 1993 and 1996 as a safety. He grew up in Leesburg, VA, a short drive from the Commanders' headquarters in Ashburn.
Morrison has been sidelined with a hip injury for most of this season, but was highly productive in the previous two. In 31 games at Notre Dame, he's intercepted nine passes and deflected 18 of them. He's also a strong tackler for his position, with 84 total tackles including five for losses.
Selecting Morrison would be a risk given the injury, but the upside certainly seems to be there. Washington will have plenty of options if it wants to address its biggest need, and Morrison might be the best available.
