Emmanuel Forbes was drafted No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State Draft
Emmanuel Forbes was drafted No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 39
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 950th at Mississippi State
The pick
How Emmanuel Forbes came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 166 lbs
- Hometown
- Grenada, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 39
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 950th among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 333% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Emmanuel Forbes.
Georgia
Iowa State
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Emmanuel Forbes in the 2023 NFL Draft
Emmanuel Forbes is a Cornerback out of Mississippi State selected No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Emmanuel Forbes drafted?
Emmanuel Forbes was selected No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/emmanuel-forbes.
What college did Emmanuel Forbes play for?
Emmanuel Forbes played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Emmanuel Forbes's NFL career turn out?
39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/emmanuel-forbes.