Redskins 7-round mock with the team selecting a QB in the first

Round 5, Pick 33: CB Ken Webster, Ole Miss

Getting young talent at quarterback isn’t a necessity for the Redskins. They already have Fabian Moreau, Greg Stroman, and Danny Johnson on the roster, so adding another late-round option may not seem necessary. That said, it remains a possibility.

This offseason, the ‘Skins could elect to move on from Josh Norman. It’s not a given that they will, but if they don’t think his play and cap number match up — a strong possibility — they will have to either restructure him or release him. If they do, they may try to add some more depth at the position, and Ken Webster could be a good value option in Round 5.

Webster is a holdover pick from my full Redskins offseason simulation that I did earlier in January. Here’s what I said about picking Webster at the time.

"Ole Miss’ Ken Webster was once considered to be a potential early-round prospect, but some injuries have knocked him down to late-round consideration. Webster, when healthy, has solid speed and good ball skills, so getting him at the end of the fifth frame could work out. At the very least, he could challenge the team’s other young corners for roles within the secondary."

In the late fifth round, getting a player who could eventually emerge as a contributor as a starter is a good move. Webster has the upside. If he can ever regain his pre-injury form, there’s a chance that he could be a No. 2 corner in the NFL. At the very least, he is a quality backup and with the team taking an offensive-heavy approach early on in this mock, Webster is their best chance at landing a potential starter.