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Redskins: 4 players to draft after the East-West Shrine Game

By Jacob Camenker

AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 2: Wide receiver Daurice Fountain #10 of the Northern Iowa Panthers can't hold onto a touchdown pass as he is tackled by defensive back Brian Peavy #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the end zone in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 2: Wide receiver Daurice Fountain #10 of the Northern Iowa Panthers can't hold onto a touchdown pass as he is tackled by defensive back Brian Peavy #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the end zone in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Washington Redskins helmets on the sideline during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 23, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Washington Redskins helmets on the sideline during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 23, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

One of the most dominant defense players on the field during the Shrine Game was Kentavius Street. The NC State defensive lineman made a big impact on the game, and he was the subject of a lot of talk from the analysts during the game. And rightfully so, as he was able to dominate at times.

Street has excellent speed at the snap and often was the first one off the ball. On one occasion, he was able to time the snap perfectly and nearly get a sack on the play. He would have done it if the play design didn’t require a quick throw from the quarterbacks. Street is also a freak in the weight room, and he was said to have benched 600 pounds. This strength and athleticism combination should make him an intriguing option for a team, and the Redskins will probably do their due diligence on him.

Actually, Street has already met with the Redskins, so they definitely appear to be interested in him. Here’s what our own Ian Cummings said about him in a recent story.

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"Street, 6-foot-2, 287, was a four-year player for the NC State Wolfpack. Over his career, he totaled 8.0 sacks, 19.0 tackles for loss, and 120 total tackles, as well as two forced fumbles. He was surrounded by an extremely talented defensive cast over his career, and his numbers may have caused him to be overlooked as a result."

It can never hurt to add help on the defensive line. Street could end up becoming a solid contributor for a team, and the Redskins will have interest. That said, he’s not a great fit in a 3-4 defense, as he is undersized for the end position, so it’s more likely that a team running a 4-3 defense will try and target him.

Despite Street’s lack of versatility between schemes, he is going to be a quality pro. He was the best defensive player on the field during the Shrine Game, and it’s possible that he could end up moving up into Day 2 consideration, much like Fabian Moreau did last year. Keep an eye on Street, as he is a name that will be on many draft boards after this performance.

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