Redskins’ LB Khaleke Hudson can be a knock-off version of LB Isaiah Simmons

The Redskins took Khaleke Hudson in the fifth round, giving themselves a versatile defender who can line up anywhere on the field.

The Washington Redskins drafted Michigan LB Khaleke Hudson in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, adding a versatile defender to their secondary.

While some people may have thought that Washington should have drafted Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons over Ohio State’s Chase Young (believe me, there were a few calling for this to happen,) the Redskins seemingly got the next best thing in Hudson. Throughout his time in college, Khaleke lined up at five different positions in the Michigan defense, spanning from free safety to cornerback to defensive line. He can really be plugged in at nearly any position on defense.

So where will Hudson slot in when the Redskins eventually start the 2020 training camp? Well, wherever he’s needed, honestly. If new FS Sean Davis doesn’t pan out, Hudson can move there. Or maybe the linebacking core isn’t as stout as it needs to be? Hudson can move there. With a versatile guy like Khaleke, the Redskins ensure that they have a do-it-all guy that can be successful at more than one position on the field.

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