Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft class edition of "Raise Hail with the Rookies!" Host Bryan Colbert Jr. starts off the series with seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis, who talks about fulfilling his dreams of making it to the NFL, his support system and competing for a spot on the roster. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher and Rutgers Scarlet Knight also speaks on why the Commanders are the perfect fit for him and getting to play alongside Jayden Daniels.

Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft class edition of "Raise Hail with the Rookies!" Host Bryan Colbert Jr. starts off the series with seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis, who talks about fulfilling his dreams of making it to the NFL, his support system and competing for a spot on the roster. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher and Rutgers Scarlet Knight also speaks on why the Commanders are the perfect fit for him and getting to play alongside Jayden Daniels.

The Command Center Podcast is the official podcast of the Washington Commanders. Former Washington and NFL Legends Santana Moss, Fred Smoot and Logan Paulsen share stories from their lives as NFL athletes, discuss the current Washington Commanders team, and state of the National Football League. 

2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

The Command Center Podcast is the official podcast of the Washington Commanders. Former Washington and NFL Legends Santana Moss, Fred Smoot and Logan Paulsen share stories from their lives as NFL athletes, discuss the current Washington Commanders team, and state of the National Football League.&nbsp;
2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast
2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominee for Best Sports Podcast and Best Overall Podcast

Command Center Podcast

"I Wanted To Be Here" | Commanders' 7th-Round Pick Athan Kaliakmanis | Raise Hail With The Rookies

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