LSU running back Derrius Guice slipping all the way to pick No. 59 for the Redskins could end up being the steal of the 2018 NFL Draft. (Screenshot via NFL.com)
Round 1 – 13th Overall – Da’Ron Payne – DT – Alabama
University of Washington defensive tackle Vita Vea is a very likely option for the Redskins at No. 13 overall in Thursday’s NFL Draft. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)
By Jake Russell
The Washington Redskins have many holes to fill and, sitting at 13 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, are in an advantageous situation to improve their roster. They have the flexibility to do that through staying put and taking the best player available or trading back and recouping a third-round pick to make up for the one they surrendered in the January trade that landed quarterback Alex Smith. Trading up in the draft appears very unlikely and unnecessary at this stage. (more…)
Round 1 – 17th Overall – Jonathan Allen – DE – Alabama (more…)
The Washington Redskins experienced their first draft under new general manager Scot McCloughan and came away with 10 picks. It’s the fourth time of the 10 drafts McCloughan has been directly involved in with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Redskins in which the team left with at least 10 picks.
Take a look at the newest members of the burgundy and gold at their finest collegiate levels.
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