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5 potential Redskins prospects to watch in Saturday’s conference championship games

By Jacob Camenker

NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 27: Wide receiver Marquise Brown #5 of the Oklahoma Sooners lines up against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 51-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 27: Wide receiver Marquise Brown #5 of the Oklahoma Sooners lines up against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 51-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 17: Brandon Rainey #16 of the Citadel Bulldogs is sacked by Mack Wilson #30, Quinnen Williams #92 and Raekwon Davis #99 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 17: Brandon Rainey #16 of the Citadel Bulldogs is sacked by Mack Wilson #30, Quinnen Williams #92 and Raekwon Davis #99 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Redskins love Alabama defenders. They have proven that by taking Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne in the first rounds of each of the past two years. They could make it three if they consider going after Mack Wilson.

Wilson is a player that is going to see a lot of intrigue from NFL scouts. Coverage linebackers are important in the game today, especially with passing offenses on the rise, and Wilson’s best skill is his cover ability.

In the past two seasons, Wilson has six picks and has been a solid tackler. He’s a good athlete who understands where he needs to be on the field at most times. Wilson would be an immediate starter for the Redskins on defense, and the team would definitely be better at covering tight ends with Wilson in the fold.

Wilson is the guy to watch on Alabama, as he fills a need and could be an early-round pick. That said, offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher could also be an interesting option if the team wants a mid-round guard. Any Alabama player will garner consideration for this team anyway, so just watch that team closely in general.

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