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Redskins: Final rankings of the team’s potential top five options

By Jacob Camenker

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 28: Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and safety Reggie Floyd #21 of the Virginia Tech Hokies tackle running back Shaun Wilson #29 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 28: Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and safety Reggie Floyd #21 of the Virginia Tech Hokies tackle running back Shaun Wilson #29 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

The Redskins could end up in position to select a guy like Tremaine Edmunds, and if he’s on the board, the team will have a decision to make. The team doesn’t necessarily have a need at the linebacker or rush linebacker positions, but Edmunds could be an upgrade and an instant starter for the team.

Edmunds is one of the best pure tacklers in this draft class, and he did a great job of squaring up his opponents when bringing them down at Virginia Tech. He has great burst off the line and excellent athletic ability and length. That will make him a quality NFL player.

It’s also worth noting that Edmunds can play any position in a 3-4 linebacker corps, and that versatility will do a lot to help him. He will have a shot at becoming a very good pass rusher or one of the best all-around 3-4 middle linebackers in the league.

The one question for the Redskins if Edmunds is on the board will be, do they really need him? If they get Edmunds, it would probably force either Zach Brown or Mason Foster into a reserve role in the linebacker corps. Given that they both just signed contract extensions, it may not make a lot of sense to knock one into a bench role. Having too much talent at one position is never a bad thing, but when the team could get help at a position they need, it doesn’t make sense to get Edmunds.

Still, the Redskins shouldn’t be counted out of the Edmunds race. If he somehow slips to No. 13, he could be the best player available. And in that circumstance, the Redskins might try to get him.

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