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With the Washington Redskins‘ 35-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the team now knows that it will select 21st in the 2016 NFL Draft. And while it was a successful season for first-year general manager Scot McCloughan, he now knows what positions he needs to attack in the April draft. Here are five players that the Redskins should keep their eye on heading into draft season.
5. DE Jonathan Bullard, Florida
Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports5. DE Jonathan Bullard, Florida
The Redskins desperately need help along the defensive line as the Packers ran through them like a warm knife through butter. Bullard is a versatile defensive end who is a tremendous run-stuffer, but he still has the burst to create pressure off the edge.
4. DE Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports4. DE Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Allen was voted first-team All-SEC as he helped guide the Crimson Tide defense to a 13-1 record and a spot in the College Football Playoff Championship. He would be the perfect fit as an end in the Redskins' 3-4 scheme as he can play the run as well as pressure from the outside.
3. LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama
Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports3. LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama
Ragland is the top linebacker in the 2016 NFL Draft and he would be a perfect fit in the Redskins' 3-4 scheme. Not only is he the best tackler in the entire draft, but he's got excellent leadership qualities which would certainly be beneficial to a no-name Redskins defense.
2. OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State
Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports2. OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State
Aside from Trent Williams and Brandon Scherff, there are a lot of questions along the Redskins' offensive line. Kirk Cousins was sacked six times by the Packers and the Redskins' running game was nonexistent. It's time to shore up the rest of the hog mollies up front.
1. CB Mackensie Alexander, Clemson
Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports1. CB Mackensie Alexander, Clemson
Alexander is a draft-eligible sophomore, but he plays like a seasoned vet. It remains to be seen if he will declare for the draft, but with the way his stock is skyrocketing, he likely will. Even if Alexander isn't available at 21, the Redskins desperately need to find help at corner as it was a major reason why the team lost to the Packers on Sunday evening.
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