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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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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 30: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies warms up before the Pac 12 Championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi’s Stadium on November 30, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 30: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies warms up before the Pac 12 Championship game against the Utah Utes at Levi’s Stadium on November 30, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Murphy is a do-it-all cornerback with excellent body control and elite ball skills. I’m convinced this dude could catch anything. The Redskins need an influx of young defensive back talent. With the cutting of Swearinger and Josh Norman continuing to age, maybe it’s time to draft Norman’s replacement.

Murphy has average size, but incredible athleticism and body control. His ability to shadow a receiver anywhere on the field is elite. If the Redskins were to move on from Norman, Murphy would probably take over the slot role, and sharing time on the outside with Moreau and Dunbar.

Murphy would provide a spark for the Redskins defense and give them a true playmaker in the secondary.

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