Riggo's Rag
FanSided

NFL Draft 2016: Redskins Big Board 3.0 – A New Number 1?

By Maurice Barksdale

facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 14
Next
NFL Draft 2016
Sep 6, 2014; Lafayette, LA, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns quarterback Terrance Broadway (8) runs with the ball as Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive lineman Vernon Butler (9) reaches in for the tackle in the first half at Cajun Field. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

24.  Vernon Butler, DT – Louisiana Tech: (6-4, 325) Projected Round – 1st-2nd. Vernon Butler is massive and a terror to deal with for centers and interior offensive linemen.  Butler is quick off the ball and can push centers into the backfield.  He also can collapse the pocket on passing downs.  The Redskins need a defensive linemen who can consistently command a double team.  Vernon Butler is that man.  LW #

ALSO ON RIGGO’S RAG: Redskins NFL Free Agency Mock – A new Center in D.C.?

23.  Noah Spence, OLB – Eastern Kentucky: (6-3, 254) Projected Round – 1st. Spence is one of the best pass rushers in the draft but the Redskins aren’t desperate for an outside linebacker early in the draft, especially with the emergence of Preston Smith.  However, if other top targets are off the board already the Redskins might be inclined to add another pass rusher to their defense.    LW #

Next: 22 - 21

Home/Commanders Draft News