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Redskins: Examining possible scenarios for the team’s first round pick

By Jacob Camenker

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass intended for Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass intended for Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (DB51) runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (DB51) runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

How the Redskins get Minkah Fitzpatrick

As it stands, it seems like the Redskins would take Minkah Fitzpatrick with their first round pick if he’s available. Right now, it’s looking tough for that to be a reality for them.

There are a lot of teams in the top 10 who have interest in Fitzpatrick. Notably, the San Francisco 49ers have been tied to Fitzpatrick, and they could consider taking him with the No. 9 pick. If he doesn’t go there, the Raiders and the Dolphins would also consider the Alabama product. So, it would take a bit for Fitzpatrick to fall.

That said, it’s not out of the question. The 49ers are interested in linebackers at the No. 9 spot, and in the event that the Bears trade out of the No. 8 spot, the team will have a chance to pick either Tremaine Edmunds or Roquan Smith. Whichever of the two the 49ers don’t take will likely go to the Dolphins. Then, the Raiders would just have to avoid taking Fitzpatrick for him to get to the pick.

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Here’s a sample of how picks 8-13 would look in this scenario.

8. Cardinals (trade with Bears): QB Josh Rosen, UCLA

9.  San Francisco 49ers: LB Roquan Smith, Georgia

10. Oakland Raiders: S Derwin James, Florida State

11. Miami Dolphins: LB Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech

12. Buffalo Bills: QB Lamar Jackson, Louisville

13. Washington Redskins: DB Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama

It’s possible that this scenario could unfold, and if it does, Fitzpatrick could be in a Redskins uniform. So, that would make sense for the squad.

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