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Redskins: Early January top-10 first round big board

By Matthew Valdovinos

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Washington Redskins during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Washington Redskins during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, SC – NOVEMBER 25: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SC – NOVEMBER 25: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Preston Smith’s future with the team remains a mystery. That means the team might have to draft his replacement, and luckily this is the draft in which to do so. Ferrell is an excellent prospect, yet he’s only my fourth highest ranked edge defender. In most classes, he’d be No. 2, and maybe even No. 1 overall at the position.

Ferrell has elite length and is a good athlete. He gets his hands on opposing lineman before they’re even out of their stance. He has the functional play strength to set the edge in the run game, and he rushes with a plan.

A well-rounded player with tons of physical gifts, Ferrell is very similar to Ryan Kerrigan and would work well with the defensive interior.

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