”. Set MSU single-season record for interception return yards in the 2020 season at 183 (5 INT), besting Johnthan Banks' mark of 145 (4 INT) in 2009. He scored a 9. 26 RAS. Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes started outside left against a condensed formation from the Baltimore Ravens on 3rd and 1 during Monday night's preseason game at FedEx Field. Emmanuel Forbes is celebrating after recording his first career interception in the Washington Commanders' 35-33 win against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Rebilas-USA. This time it was Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Riley Moss showing up and showing out for all of the NFL eyes to see. So are predictions. 86, with Southern Mississippi corner Eric Scott's 8. 16 overall pick in last week's draft. Nor will it cut it against the ground-and-pound. Last week, in the joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, Forbes went one-on-one with Baltimore receivers Odell Beckham Jr. Which names should you expect to hear called inside the ‘Top 100’ picks of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City? The NFL Draft Bible staff takes their best crack at it!Ron Rivera discusses Commanders' cornerbacks and who could play inside. Luckily, Dennis Sosic of Fantasy Pros is helping the Vikings out. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports. Turks and Caicos Islands top scorers list is updated live during every match. Schedule. Texas A&M. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Atlanta’s aggressive approach to free agency has excluded the wide receiver position thus far, and as good as Drake. NFL. Beyond struggling contending with physical receivers in coverage, Forbes' slight frame has loomed. His 1. NMDD projection: 37th overall. Widely considered a reach at the time, rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes has not done anything to justify the trust of the Washington Commanders decision makers. and others. Emmanuel Forbes is a turnover machine and that's something the @Commanders defense needs more of. His ability to catch the football is impressive for a defensive back. --The Washington Commanders came away with a big win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night sending their opponent home with a 29-28 loss. He is projected as a potential first-round pick and may not be available when the Raiders selection. doesn’t completely remove them from the wide receiver sweepstakes in the draft, but it does minimize the need. ATLANTA. The Falcons did a good job filling a lot of holes during free agency, but Forbes is a mix of the best player available and a position that could still use some help. J. Strengths. John Keim had the following to say. 3) Deonte Banks, Maryland. 16. April 28, 2023 at 7:55 p. There is no additional information to display. and others. View the profile of Washington Commanders Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on ESPN. 54 10-yard split and jumped a 41. At 26, with tight end Dalton Kincaid off the board, Dallas was deciding between. Set MSU single-season record for interception return yards in the 2020 season at 183 (5 INT), besting Johnthan Banks' mark of 145 (4 INT) in 2009. Getty Emmanuel Forbes runs the 40 yard dash during the 2023 NFL combine. He really is," Mayhew said. Moore torched. Forbes. ------------------------------------------------------------------📸 Instagram: @SimplyAS10. Draft Profile: Bio. The Commanders selected him 16th overall in this year’s draft for a reason. Nov 19, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) returns an interception for a touchdown against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Story originally appeared on Commanders Wire. Published 9:00 PM PST, April 27, 2023. Pick: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State. Includes career history and teams played for. 5, behind Gonzalez, Joey Porter Jr. The Baltimore Ravens caught Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes' attention with a tweet on Wednesday night. 32 RAS) has elite speed, good explosion, but poor size and no agility testing, and a 1. 86 Tyrique Stevenson, Miami: 8. The Jaguars have made 14 top-10 picks since 2008. Emmanuel Forbes has shutdown ability which is what the Rams need after trading away Jalen Ramsey. 1, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. His. Now you can do just that! Using the search options below, you can find any two players and compare them side by side. football) Bennett showed some serious athleticism at the combine, and his physical traits warrant the selection at this point in the fifth round. 64 Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M: 8. He caught 14 interceptions over his three seasons at the school, and returned six of them. doesn’t completely remove them from the wide receiver sweepstakes in the draft, but it does minimize the need. John Breech predicts the Commanders will finish last in the division at 7-10. 26 thanks to his great testing. 35 40-time at the NFL Combine which checks the speed box that the Rams look for in their cornerbacks. While Washington was solid. He won some and lost some, but the experience continues to prepare Forbes for his first NFL season. SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. But to instead take a 166-pound player so high, well, their whole approach here was a true. ESPN recently asked the team reporters for all 31 picks from the 2023 NFL draft how each respective first-round pick has fared so far. BALTIMORE RAVENS: CB EMMANUEL FORBES, MISSISSIPPI STATE. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS at DALLAS COWBOYS — WASHINGTON: FB Alex Armah, CB Emmanuel Forbes, OT Julian Good-Jones, TE Curtis Hodges, DE. “New DC Brian Flores loves his cornerbacks, and the Vikings need to get impactful young players on a defense that gave up the second-most. No, not Porter either. Forbes is the all-time FBS leader with six interceptions returned for touchdowns in his. Emmanuel Forbes, a former 4-star recruit, is one of 10 children, so competition comes naturally to him. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) 5 min. “The penalty I understood,” Del Rio said. The pick at No. 48 10-yard split his best workout but historically low weight at. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ORG XMIT: VAEV112. m. 43 out of a perfect 10. View the biography of Washington Commanders Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on ESPN. He's an opportunistic player who puts himself in the right position to capitalize on over throws and dropped passes. 32 Relative Athletic Score (RAS), which takes several Combine performances and stacks it up against other guys at the position. As for Forbes, the 23-year-old was pulled after allowing 401 yards on 20 receptions for two touchdowns. On Friday, rookie first-round pick, cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, was battling star wide receiver Terry McLaurin in 7-on-7 drills and came up hobbling after one play. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports. 00. In his first press conference, albeit. At 166 pounds, Forbes does not have the same weight advantage as some of the other top corners; he was actually the smallest defensive back at the combine. Emmanuel Forbes offers top-notch speed (4. The Iowa cornerback has no worse than a "good" grade, which he earned in his 40-yard dash and 10- and 20-yard splits, as well as. 32 Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford: 8. With Chidobe Awuzie still rehabbing, Forbes would be a superb value near the end of the opening round at a premium position, giving the Bengals a high. As Ron Rivera and company look to improve upon a 8-8-1 season and reach the playoffs in 2023, they used their first-round pick on cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, selecting the Mississippi State. Banks went out and put up a 99th-percentile RAS (relative athletic score), the best at the Combine. 45 10-yard split, meanwhile, was. On Sunday, rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. --The Washington Commanders came away with a big win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night sending their opponent home with a 29-28 loss. Head coach Ron Rivera was upset over the decision to remove Forbes. Following high school, Ricks opted to join LSU after being heavily recruited. 861. Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State 6. C. CINCINNATI — Emmanuel Forbes is a popular candidate to be the Bengals' first round pick on Thursday night. Muscat. “The thought process was. Bryan Manning. With record-breaking production in college football’s elite conference, Forbes’ production is without question, but his 166-pound frame may affect his ability to stay on the field. com : Forbes is long, can run and has a talent for taking the ball away, which means he has a chance to become a coveted cornerback. Ras Jesse Delancy. Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. According to CBS Sports, Forbes is named as the “best top bet” at 15-1 to win the NFL defensive rookie of the year award. 16 overall. 990. Emmanuel Forbes (WAS) Joey Porter Jr. Ruth Forbes Young (October 4, 1903, Milton, Massachusetts – 5 March 1998, Berkeley, California [1]) was a member of the Forbes family and a founder. The concern is his weight, which clocked in at 166 lbs. Emmanuel Forbes was on the Washington Commanders' radar long before any of them started looking at his game film. Subscribe to newsletters. Washington Commanders rookie defensive backs Emmanuel Forbes and Quan Martin have had some rough days in the past week or so, but both are looking resilient and ready for Monday night against the. In Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated’s column. As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 14 games after being given the starting role and logged 928 snaps for the Utes. Draft Profile: Bio. The Jaguars have made 14 top-10 picks since 2008. From Week 1 of the NFL season to Week 5 Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes got progressively worse in his pass coverage grade according to Pro Football Focus, and the tape. Draft Profile: Bio. Forbes acclimated well in his Washington debut, racking up four tackles, two stops and a pass breakup. Opponents have gotten the best of Forbes when the games turned real. I will be inconsolable, dejected, depressed. Washington Commanders select Emmanuel Forbes in first round of NFL draft. First, Jason Reid — who once covered Washington with the Washington Post: Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes to the Washington Commanders at No. The situation: Mississippi State led 21-0 early in the second quarter with ETSU facing a second-and-9. m. Edit Close. But the ejection, for a first-time offense, on play six or whatever it was of the. 7 PFF coverage grade: 89. 35 40-yard dash, 42″ vertical, and 11’4″ broad jump at around 6’0″, 200 pounds. So far, the Vikings have been mocked 12 different cornerbacks over the course of the last two months and one of the more popular ones is Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes. The Mississippi State corner put up a 9. The Washington Commanders agreed, selecting Forbes over Oregon’s Christian Gonzalez, who many believed to be the top-ranked cornerback in the draft. His mother would become known as Mary Forbes, a stage and film actress. 2023 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Maryland iOL Spencer Anderson. He may need to put on. Forbes received a RAS of 9. 00. 5. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) By STEPHEN WHYNO. Nabbing an interception in rookie. It didn’t take long for questions surrounding his weight of 166 pounds to arise. 19, 2022. 23 RAS out of a possible 10. Emmanuel Forbes is only four games into his NFL career. Emmanuel Forbes (WAS) Joey Porter Jr. At the NFL Combine, Banks logged a 4. Some mock drafts do have him being taken in the first round. Now you can do just that! Using the search options below, you can find any two players and compare them side by side. NYG) 253. Mississippi State corner Emmanuel Forbes is one of the most exciting defensive back prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Christian Holmes #34. Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images. Bengals 2023 draft prospect profile: CB Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State. Projected by 23. They say he is a real “dog” and an ultra competitor. Washington coaches spoke about Forbes this week and are highly encouraged by his progress. Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is off to a strong start in training camp, but he hit a speed bump in Friday's practice. When the Washington Commanders selected cornerback Emmanuel Forbes No. In 2019 as a freshman Banks saw action in 11 games, with 8 and played a total of 478 snaps at cornerback for the Terrapins. The team released a video on Day 2 of the draft where head coach Ron Rivera specifically singled out Forbes as being Washington’s guy in the first round. Emmanuel Forbes closed out his career as the all-time CFB leader in pick-sixes, an accomplishment that’s fittingly emblematic of his natural playmaking ability. Getty Emmanuel Forbes runs the 40 yard dash during the 2023 NFL combine. He was a receiver, defensive back and a returner, and for the entire four seasons he was there, he was a spark plug for the Chargers. The numbers showed that Forbes was one of the best cornerbacks in the SEC who recorded. (Mississippi State), 6-foot-0, 166 pounds Forbes Jr. Those six “pick-sixes” are an FBS record. He's a long, twitchy. Washington Commanders' defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer shed some light on why the team took cornerback Emmanuel Forbes in the first round of the NFL Draft. 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros. He may need to put on. He scored a 9. Second-round pick, defensive back Jartavius “Quan” Martin, missed the rookie minicamp due to a personal issue but will return to the team next week. He weighed in at 166 pounds at the NFL combine. Emmanuel Forbes Draft Profile. Mississippi State’s Emmanuel Forbes (9. January. The obvious name missing is Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. The 6-2, 215-pound Ringo, a World Class junior sprinter from Arizona who ran a 10. He made 59 tackles, 4 assists, and had 18 stops. The true freshman took home a well-deserved SEC All-Rookie award as he finished the year. Draft Profile: Bio. Yet that’s exactly what happened last weekend to the rookie cornerback, a first-round pick the Washington Commanders had big expectations for. Forbes, who set a record with six Pick. Scouts like Witherspoon’s cover ability, noting his speed and athleticism to run the route to prevent separation. Related Jartavius Martin Could Be a Chess Piece in the Commanders. Nevertheless, he possesses a decent height and measured slightly above his listed height at the 2023 NFL Combine. This time it was Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Riley Moss showing up and showing out for all of the NFL eyes to see. CBS Sports recently predicted the five cornerbacks who would be the most productive as rookies in 2023. You won't find those same metrics with Mississippi State's Emmanuel Forbes. Now it’s unclear what the plan is for Forbes this Sunday at the New. Mississippi State’s Emmanuel Forbes (9. (PIT) Julius Brents (IND) Tyrique Stevenson (CHI) Bogman’s 2023 Fantasy Football IDP Draft Rankings. It was bad enough that the Commanders didn’t address their offensive line in the first round. The Washington Commanders selected cornerback Emmanuel Forbes in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft because he was a difference-maker. Forbes has been one of the most productive corners in the. watched on the sidelines as the Washington Commanders secured a 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons. 34: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State Last season, Arizona allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete almost 70% of their passes which was the highest percentage in the NFL last season. ASHBURN, Va. With the Commanders leading 6-0, Forbes delivered a huge blow trying to break up a pass intended for Lockett on the Seahawks’ opening offensive possession. Breaking down Utah Utes tight end Dalton Kincaid's college highlights ahead of. His weight was the only downfall, as. With 14 interceptions in 25 games in college, Emmanuel Forbes is a ball hawk that the Eagles should target with the 30th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Shortly after it was announced that first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes was signed to his rookie deal, Illinois' Quan. Forbes is the all-time FBS leader with six interceptions returned. Welcome to Relative Athletic Scores! To view the average RAS for every team by draft year, click here! Donate RAS is provided free of charge, both the program and most of the data. com. Commanders Quick Links. 35 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. SEATTLE -- Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was ejected from Sunday's 29-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks after a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter. Forbes was paying attention. 26 #RAS out of a possible 10. With the Ravens looking to extend their. Mississippi State defensive back Emmanuel Forbes runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. , Mississippi St. watched on the sidelines as the Washington Commanders secured a 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons. However, they would like him to get stronger because he has a skinny lower body. Forbes has been an athletic player for his entire playing career dating all the way back to his days at Grenada High School in Mississippi. NYG) Evaluating the Washington Commanders No. On Sunday, rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. When the time came for the Commanders to be on the clock last night, a sense of excitement permeated the draft. Not only is he a sticky coverage player, but he is a big play threat with 6 defensive touchdowns in his career. I will be inconsolable, dejected, depressed. Here, they choose to upgrade over projected starting cornerback Brandon Stephens by taking Emmanuel. 35 in the 40 yard dash) and. Rookie. He recorded 16 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 6 stops. He raises his game against elite competition and did exactly that when facing Jameson Williams two. Emmanuel Forbes is a long, lean cornerback with excellent speed and ball skills. The Detroit Lions have racked up praise for their work early this offseason, especially as it relates to filling out their. Finally, the Commanders added help on the. A deep dive film session into Washington’s first-round draft pick Emmanuel Forbes. Boasting an impressive scouting report, we dive into why Washington Commanders' cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was one of the top CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft. But, according to Next Gen Stats, it was Forbes who was the 2023 draft’s second-ranked cornerback. This week marked the quarter of the 2023 season having been completed. . Pat Fischer only played 17 years and Darrell Green 20 years. Witherspoon plays hard and looks like a real competitor. Ruth Forbes Young. Related Articles news Emmanuel Forbes showed confidence in bounce back game vs. Not because the talent isn't there - ranking. In 2020 as a freshman Jones saw action in 10 games and played a. 16 overall in last month's draft, it came as a shock to many around the league. 35-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. ATLANTA. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) More. For his. Over the years, Forbes has proven himself as being a great player. Mississippi State standout Emmanuel Forbes was the. College: Mississippi State Age: 22 Height: 6'0" Weight: 180. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A. Forbes was No. May 12, 2023; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. But before the standout cornerback starts training to make millions in the NFL, he wanted one more opportunity to suit up alongside his Mississippi State teammates against Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. The Washington Commanders added a ballhawk to their secondary Thursday, selecting Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. Forbes was a three-sport athlete in high school, playing baseball, basketball, and football. m. , goes after fifth in this draft, at No. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Dec. The date: Nov. , 6-0, 166) Forbes is a three-year starter in the SEC and has improved every season for the Bulldogs. 35 in the 40 yard dash) and. Washington was expected to. Ron Rivera made a series of questionable calls on fourth downs. The 6’0 corner has been a bright spot on a defensive unit that ranks 47th in team defense. You won't find those same metrics with Mississippi State's Emmanuel Forbes. Draft Profile: Bio. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, a multi-time Pro Bowl cornerback, was watching and sent some encouraging words to Forbes on Twitter — or X. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is a popular name in mock drafts ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft starting Thursday. 18 200-meter time, is a legitimate 4. Stats. 7% of their defensive snaps, which ranked first overall in the league; the Cardinals were second at a 34. Sam Howell. Passer rating allowed: 44. Emmanuel Forbes RAS so far. m. The Washington Commanders may have turned a head or two when they selected Emmanuel Forbes with the No. Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi State defensive back Emmanuel Forbes (DB12) speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. With their first pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Commanders added a highly-touted playmaker to their roster by selecting Bulldog CB Emmanuel Forbes, and the move has received positive attention from analysts around the league. 2023 NFL Draft prospect profile – Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State . Forbes is a great athlete, running a blazing 4. The card is saved as an image, so if you want to share it all you have to do is right click it. (AP) — Already boasting a defense that can wreak havoc on. ASHBURN, Va. 16. All Rights Reserved. Richardson (@NatsJunkie) April 28, 2023Forbes is an ideal fit for the Giants, but the team wasn’t named among the list of his recent, pre-draft visits. Can Forbes’ upside outweigh the concerns about his physique? How do teams evaluate players who don’t just push the boundaries of their physical thresholds for positions, but wind up as significant outliers? The New York Giants seem to ascribe to the belief that size is not a skill, but other teams are very strict in. 35-second 40-yard dash) and height (6-foot-1), but he’s wildly undersized at 166 pounds. 35s 40 with a 1. I am very high on Joey Porter Jr. Rookie CB Emmanuel Forbes’ status is uncertain because of an elbow injury. Forbes still has to grow, but the early signs are encouraging. This is the first CB Ron Rivera has drafted in the 1st round during his head coaching career. Emmanuel Forbes is only four games into his NFL career. Emmanuel Forbes #13. Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. As mentioned, he tallied six. On Saturday, the last day of training camp in front of the team’s fans, Forbes put on a show. Forbes, the No. less than former Mississippi. NYG) O/U Passing Attempts (vs. 49s 10-yard split, both 97th percentile times, to go with elongated 32. Emmanuel Forbes is an exciting prospect and addition to the Commanders defense. Forbes was sent back to the locker room after a hit on Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett, which led many fans to question whether the blow fit the standard for an ejection. October 3, 2023 at 7:00 a. 41 last year before becoming the NFL. He recorded 27 tackles, 2 assists,. Commanders’ game-tying drive in Philadelphia proved a point to the players. The Commanders surprised all viewers when their No. Unlike last year, when so many tried to forcibly drive the value of a poor…The A & B picks increased from 65% in the instant reaction poll to 76% in the Reacts survey, while the D & F grades fell by half, from 16% to 8%. 2 (Rank: 3/11) Principal Opponent: Terry McLaurin Week 1 Snaps: 40. Following high school, Forbes opted to join Mississippi State after being heavily recruited. Depth Chart. He was a three-way player in high school. m. J. Nov 19, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) returns an interception for a touchdown against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott. Following high school, Witherspoon opted to join Illinois after not being heavily recruited. The first-round pick has had his share of ups and downs through the season’s first three weeks. May 12, 2023; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. 6% on February 20) of the NFL Draft Community to be a first-round pick as of April 13, 2023 (nflmockdraftdatabase. Minutes into practice, Emmanuel Forbes gave everyone a reason to rise. Daniel Kelly’s Final 2023 NFL Draft Grade: First-Round (I would select him) First Round Mock Big Board: Top-10 . Share. The Commanders selected him 16th overall in this year’s draft for a reason. Heading into Friday night, all eyes will be on Levis. Andrew Brandt picks Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes as his defensive rookie of the year. Complete career NFL stats for Washington Commanders Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on ESPN. Strengths. was ejected Sunday for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Seattle wide receiver Tyler. got ejected from Sunday’s game for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Rivera acknowledged the physical nature of the game when discussing Forbes. com)Forbes should expect some targets coming his way at Philadelphia (3-0) from quarterback Jalen Hurts to receivers A. View the profile of Washington Commanders Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste on ESPN. Emmanuel Forbes, cornerback, Mississippi State University, announced NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Now slotted at pick No. Emmanuel Forbes Highlightsnfl draft corner best corner college footballNo defensive player in the 2023 NFL draft produced more highlight-reel plays than the No. At a paper-thin 166 pounds, he sits in the zero percentile. Emmanuel Forbes offers top-notch speed (4. Mississippi State football cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is expected to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, which begins with Thursday's first round (7 p. He allowed 31 of those targets to be caught, with three resulting in a touchdown. Four-star recruit who started nine of eleven games played as a true freshman, with quarterbacks going 35/62 (56. Emmanuel Forbes, Miss. 2021: Started all 13 games and recorded 60 tackles, including five for loss and one sack. 17 away from the Michigan tight end. Career stats: 29 games, 76 total tackles (63 solo), 3 TFL, 4 INTs (1 TD), 15 PD. Emmanuel Forbes was a highly-touted recruit out of high school where he played both football and baseball. Over thee seasons with the Bulldogs, Forbes had one sack, four pressures, 130 tackles, 63 stops, and he allowed 110 catches on 191 targets for 1,404 yards, 657 yards after the catch, 14 touchdowns. OH/MB 6'6" So. watched on the sidelines as the Washington Commanders secured a 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State. The Ron Rivera-led Commanders appreciate ballhawking cornerbacks, and Forbes is the best ballhawk in this draft. State: 9. They picked Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes with the #16 pick yesterday, and doubled down with Illinois DB Jartavius Martin.