The Washington Redskins did a lot in free agency to address their roster needs, but there are still some holes remaining in the depth chart. One of the glaring areas of need is at the left tackle position, where there are several make-shift options, but nothing that gets fans excited. Trent Williams is expected to leave soon, and we don’t yet know who will replace him.
Though there are still answers that remain in free agency, it wouldn’t at all be surprising to see Washington look to the draft for a young player who can help them down the road. With their first-round pick all but made, plus the lack of a second-round pick, it will be tough for the Redskins to select a player who is worthy of starting at the LT position right away. That doesn’t mean, however, that they can’t find a player who will remove this problem from their docket down the road.
A prospect who’s been very busy is LSU LT Saahdiq Charles. He’s had formal interviews with the Dolphins, Vikings, Chiefs, Redskins, and Packers, among many others. Many teams are doing their homework on him.
— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) April 2, 2020
LSU’s Saahdiq Charles is a player that fits that bill, and the Redskins have reportedly interviewed him already ahead of the draft, according to Draft Network’s Jordan Reid. With their third-round pick, No. 66, many expect Charles to still be on the board, and the Redskins might go ahead and take him.
Charles is a 6-foot-4, 320-pounder who started nine games at left tackle for the Tigers in their recent run to the college football title. He started 10 times as a sophomore and racked up nine more as a freshman, with most coming on the left edge in addition to a few at right tackle and one at right guard.
If the Redskins were to draft Charles, it might cost them a chance at a high-end TE like Adam Trautman, Albert Okwuegbunam, or Hunter Bryant, but it would give them a chance to shore up their offensive line in the future. Outside of the left tackle position, Washington should feel pretty confident with what they have at the front five, with Chase Roullier, Brandon Scherff and Morgan Moses secured for the near future. If they can find a fix for the left side, the rest of the offense can continue to build going forward, and success will start to come.
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