All in all, it’s accurate to say that the Washington Redskins just completed another incredibly successful NFL Draft, coming away from 2020 with several weapons that have a chance to contribute meaningful minutes right away in the Fall, and another handful of players who can add depth to the roster and hopefully be molded into eventual difference-makers.
So who were some of the biggest benefactors from the action this weekend, and who is a bit worse for the ware? Let’s break it down.
Winners
Everyone on the defensive line
With the obvious selection of Chase Young with the No. 2 overall pick, the entire Redskins defense was better off, but specifically the defensive line. If Young turns out to be the dominant force that many are projecting as early as his rookie year, every lineman on the defensive front will stand to benefit in Washington, as opposing offenses will be forced to shift attention to him, letting others slide through the cracks. Whether that’s Montez Sweat, Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen, Matt Ioannidis, or Ryan Kerrigan, the thought stands the same. High tides let talent rise around them, and the tide that’s coming with Young has a chance to be special.
Losers
Geron Christian and Ross Pierschbacher
In the fourth and fifth rounds of the draft, the Redskins selected both an LT who is projected to sit for a year and a C/G who is projected to do the same. Seems like they could be crowding on Christian’s and Pierschbachers’s space, does it not? While the Redskins used mid-round picks on both players in the last few years, neither has shown any improvement as of yet, and Washington may feel like it’s time to get some new blood in the offensive line depth chart, hoping that these new players can hit. They will all battle for a spot on the roster this fall, but I would be shocked if both Christian and Perschbacher make the squad in the fall.