Washington Commanders players who were first-round picks
101 players
101 first-round picks have played for the Washington Commanders. On a roster now: Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen, Trent Williams, Montez Sweat, and Chase Young.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Green | DB | 1983–2002 | 1983 · No. 28 · WSH |
| Art Monk | WR | 1980–1993 | 1980 · No. 18 · WSH |
| Ryan Kerrigan | DE | 2011–2020 | 2011 · No. 16 · WSH |
| DeAngelo Hall | S | 2008–2017 | 2004 · No. 8 · ATL |
| Santana Moss | WR | 2005–2014 | 2001 · No. 16 · NYJ |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2018–2026 | 2018 · No. 13 · WSH |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2017–2024 | 2017 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Chris Samuels | OT | 2001–2008 | 2000 · No. 3 · WSH |
| Michael Westbrook | WR | 1995–2001 | 1995 · No. 4 · WSH |
| Trent Williams | OT | 2010–2017 | 2010 · No. 4 · WSH |
| Brian Orakpo | LB | 2009–2014 | 2009 · No. 13 · WSH |
| Carlos Rogers | CB | 2005–2010 | 2005 · No. 9 · WSH |
| LaVar Arrington | LB | 2000–2005 | 2000 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Renaldo Wynn | DE | 2002–2009 | 1997 · No. 21 · JAX |
| Montez Sweat | DE | 2019–2023 | 2019 · No. 26 · WSH |
| LaRon Landry | FS | 2007–2011 | 2007 · No. 6 · WSH |
| Andre Carter | DE | 2006–2010 | 2001 · No. 7 · SF |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 1999–2003 | 1999 · No. 7 · WSH |
| Kenard Lang | DE | 1997–2001 | 1997 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Shawn Springs | CB | 2004–2008 | 1997 · No. 3 · SEA |
| Dan Wilkinson | DT | 1998–2002 | 1994 · No. 1 · CIN |
| Ken Harvey | LB | 1994–1998 | 1988 · No. 12 · PHO |
| Wilber Marshall | LB | 1988–1992 | 1984 · No. 11 · CHI |
| Chase Young | DE | 2020–2023 | 2020 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Vernon Davis | TE | 2016–2019 | 2006 · No. 6 · SF |
| Jason Campbell | QB | 2006–2009 | 2005 · No. 25 · WSH |
| Sean Taylor | FS | 2004–2007 | 2004 · No. 5 · WSH |
| Patrick Ramsey | QB | 2002–2005 | 2002 · No. 32 · WSH |
| Rod Gardner | WR | 2001–2004 | 2001 · No. 15 · WSH |
| Tom Carter | DB | 1993–1996 | 1993 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Bobby Wilson | DT | 1991–1994 | 1991 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Stanley Richard | FS | 1995–1998 | 1991 · No. 9 · SD |
| Bruce Smith | DE | 2000–2003 | 1985 · No. 1 · BUF |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 2024–2026 | 2015 · No. 2 · TEN |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 2012–2014 | 2012 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Adam Carriker | DE | 2010–2012 | 2007 · No. 13 · STL |
| Brandon Meriweather | S | 2012–2014 | 2007 · No. 24 · NE |
| Heath Shuler | QB | 1994–1996 | 1994 · No. 3 · WSH |
| Dana Stubblefield | DT | 1998–2000 | 1993 · No. 26 · SF |
| Marco Coleman | DE | 1999–2001 | 1992 · No. 12 · MIA |
| Desmond Howard | WR | 1992–1994 | 1992 · No. 4 · WSH |
| Tony Woods | DE | 1994–1996 | 1987 · No. 18 · SEA |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr. | CB | 2023–2024 | 2023 · No. 16 · WSH |
| Treylon Burks | WR | 2025–2026 | 2022 · No. 18 · TEN |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2022–2023 | 2022 · No. 16 · WSH |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 2024–2025 | 2020 · No. 30 · MIA |
| Javon Kinlaw | DT | 2025–2026 | 2020 · No. 14 · SF |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2024–2025 | 2017 · No. 11 · NO |
| William Jackson III | CB | 2021–2022 | 2016 · No. 24 · CIN |
| Rex Grossman | QB | 2010–2011 | 2003 · No. 22 · CHI |
| Albert Haynesworth | DT | 2009–2010 | 2002 · No. 15 · TEN |
| Pete Kendall | OG | 2007–2008 | 1996 · No. 21 · SEA |
| Walt Harris | CB | 2004–2005 | 1996 · No. 13 · CHI |
| Jeff George | QB | 2000–2001 | 1990 · No. 1 · IND |
| Irving Fryar | WR | 1999–2000 | 1984 · No. 1 · NE |
| Sonny Styles | LB | 2026 | 2026 · No. 7 · WSH |
| Josh Conerly Jr. | OT | 2026 | 2025 · No. 29 · WSH |
| Odafe Oweh | LB | 2026 | 2021 · No. 31 · BAL |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | LB | 2026 | 2020 · No. 20 · JAX |
| Darnell Savage | S | 2025 | 2019 · No. 21 · GB |
| Clelin Ferrell | DE | 2024 | 2019 · No. 4 · OAK |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 2022 | 2016 · No. 2 · PHI |
| Dante Fowler Jr. | LB | 2024 | 2015 · No. 3 · JAX |
| Ha Ha Clinton-Dix | S | 2018 | 2014 · No. 21 · GB |
| Jonathan Cooper | G | 2018 | 2013 · No. 7 · ARI |
| Michael Floyd | WR | 2018 | 2012 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Von Miller | LB | 2025 | 2011 · No. 2 · DEN |
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 2018 | 2009 · No. 5 · NYJ |
| Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | CB | 2019 | 2008 · No. 16 · ARI |
| Donte Whitner | DB | 2016 | 2006 · No. 8 · BUF |
| Jammal Brown | OT | 2011 | 2005 · No. 13 · NO |
| Larry Johnson | RB | 2010 | 2003 · No. 27 · KC |
| Nick Barnett | LB | 2013 | 2003 · No. 29 · GB |
| T.J. Duckett | RB | 2006 | 2002 · No. 18 · ATL |
| Mike Rumph | DB | 2006 | 2002 · No. 27 · SF |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | 2011 | 2002 · No. 13 · NO |
| Levi Jones | OT | 2009 | 2002 · No. 10 · CIN |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | 2010 | 2002 · No. 17 · OAK |
| Adam Archuleta | DB | 2006 | 2001 · No. 20 · STL |
| Trung Canidate | RB | 2003 | 2000 · No. 31 · STL |
| Shaun Alexander | RB | 2008 | 2000 · No. 19 · SEA |
| Donovan McNabb | QB | 2010 | 1999 · No. 2 · PHI |
| Vonnie Holliday | DE | 2010 | 1998 · No. 19 · GB |
| Darrell Russell | DT | 2003 | 1997 · No. 2 · OAK |
| Regan Upshaw | DE | 2003 | 1996 · No. 12 · TB |
| Daryl Gardener | DT | 2002 | 1996 · No. 20 · MIA |
| Ki-Jana Carter | RB | 2001 | 1995 · No. 1 · CIN |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 2010 | 1995 · No. 8 · SEA |
| Sean Gilbert | DT | 1996 | 1992 · No. 3 · LOS |
| Troy Vincent | DB | 2006 | 1992 · No. 7 · MIA |
| Steve Emtman | DE | 1997 | 1992 · No. 1 · IND |
| Robert Jones | LB | 2001 | 1992 · No. 24 · DAL |
| Chris Mims | DE | 1997 | 1992 · No. 23 · SD |
| Alvin Harper | WR | 1997 | 1991 · No. 12 · DAL |
| James Francis | LB | 1999 | 1990 · No. 12 · CIN |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 2001 | 1989 · No. 13 · CLE |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 2000 | 1989 · No. 5 · ATL |
| Tim McGee | WR | 1993 | 1986 · No. 21 · CIN |
| Ethan Horton | TE | 1994 | 1985 · No. 15 · KC |
| Carl Banks | LB | 1993 | 1984 · No. 3 · NYG |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.