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Redskins: 5 best draft prospects to target with first round pick

By Jacob Camenker

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Da'Ron Payne #94 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with the defensive player of the game trophy after the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Da'Ron Payne #94 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with the defensive player of the game trophy after the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 22: Defensive lineman Vita Vea #50 of the Washington Huskies battles guard Gus Lavaka #63 of the Oregon State Beavers on October 22, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 22: Defensive lineman Vita Vea #50 of the Washington Huskies battles guard Gus Lavaka #63 of the Oregon State Beavers on October 22, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

There are a lot of big Vita Vea fans out there. And for good reason. The Washington Husky is a massive man, weighing in at 340 pounds and sporting a 6-foot-5 frame. He is going to be tough to move at the point of attack, and he plays the nose tackle position. That’s something that the Redskins desperately need.

That said, the question surrounding Vea is going to be about whether or not he is worth picking over other available players. Vea is an excellent run stuffer, but for the next level, it’s fair to wonder if he will be able to function as a solid pass rusher. Yes, he did total 8.5 combined sacks in his final two seasons at Washington, but his biggest asset for the NFL level is his sheer size and power. Against bigger linemen, his pass rushing skills might be lessened.

At the same time, Vea is certain to make a big impact as a two down run stuffer. At the very least, he would help to improve the front seven of the team that drafts him and that could make him a valuable asset. With specialization becoming more popular among NFL linemen, Vea could end up being a very strong starter. The question is really about how much upside he has.

For the Redskins, Vea could start right away and if he’s a poor pass rusher, he can sub out for Ziggy Hood in obvious passing situations. For that reason, Vea will be on the radar of the Redskins. He could be one of the best options, but for now, he is on the lower end of that list.

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