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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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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Last season, Josh Allen had all the physical tools to be an NFL star, but he also had a ton of holes in his game. I couldn’t buy into him going into this season. Boy, did he put it all together.

Allen has taken the biggest steps of any prospects I’ve seen this year. He’s developed a pass rush plan, and he started using his physical tools as a compliment to his technique instead of just relying on being bigger and faster than everyone. That led to him logging 17 sacks on the season.

Similarly to Ferrell, the Redskins could be looking for a possible Preston Smith replacement. Allen has an immense ceiling and could benefit from a guy like Jim Tomsula (if he stays) and Ryan Kerrigan. Allen would be in a position to put together an excellent rookie season, and career, with the Redskins.

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