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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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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 02: Derwin James #3 of the Florida State Seminoles warms up prior to their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 02: Derwin James #3 of the Florida State Seminoles warms up prior to their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Other options

There are several other options that the Redskins could target with this pick, but it seems that the three scenarios are the most likely, based on what their targets are.

Derwin James is a player who could slip. But, it seems likely that he will be off the board before the Redskins pick. There are some teams picking in the top 10 that prefer him to Fitzpatrick, so it’s possible that he goes before the Alabama product. So, that’s why he’s not among the top considerations.

Roquan Smith and Tremaine Edmunds could also be options, but only Smith is likely to slip. And given that the Redskins are mostly set at the linebacker position, they probably won’t spend a first round pick on a player there.

Finally, Derrius Guice has been mentioned as an option at 13, but that’s way too high for him. Guice is a late-first, early-second round prospect who will go in the 25-40 range. If the Redskins want Guice, they could opt to trade down in Round 1 or trade up in Round 2.

Of course, there is always a chance that the team could reverse course, or a team in the top 12 could surprise, but for now, the three options of Fitzpatrick, Vea, and Payne are the best. And the options outlined here are a bit less realistic.

Next: Redskins 7-Round mock with options for each pick

We’re getting closer to the start of the 2018 NFL Draft, and soon these questions will be answered. But for now, these are a few scenarios to keep an eye on.

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