NFL Draft: 5 best second-round options for the Washington Redskins

If the Redskins pass on a quarterback in the first round and don’t trade for Josh Rosen, they will almost certainly take one on Day 2 of the draft. The team has done a lot of work on the top quarterback prospects in the draft, and they certainly will draft one.

Will Grier is one of the passers that Washington could have an interest in on Day 2. He had a great career at West Virginia and possesses the skills needed to be a starter at the next level. He will need a little development, but he has a gunslinger’s mentality, adequate arm strength, and an understanding of the game. All he’ll need to get next is consistency.

Our own Ian Cummings actually ranked Grier higher that probable Round 1 quarterback, Daniel Jones, on his quarterback big board. Here’s what he said about Grier in that piece.

"Grier doesn’t necessarily fit the traditional mold as well, but at 6-foot-2, 217, his size is very adequate, and he backs it up with good on-field traits. In the short and intermediate ranges, Grier has solid accuracy, and he has enough arm elasticity to generate velocity, although it trickles out on longer passes. He hits the seams very well, and some of his best throws knife through defenders to reach their target. He also has the ability to hit targets on the run with his athleticism; the ability to succeed outside of structure is there with Grier, and while his fearlessness can lead to trouble, it ultimately helps him maximize certain opportunities. Grier’s system at West Virginia made life a bit easier for him; his throws weren’t often anticipatory or predicated on progressions, and in the NFL, he may have to make a transition mentally. The same can be said for Daniel Jones, however, as Jones operated out of the quick game fairly often, and didn’t best Grier with his progression work. Overall, Grier seems to be a comparable athlete to Jones, and his traits as a thrower, at this point, ultimately exceed Jones’. The two are close, but Grier’s aggressive mentally will be easier to build off of at the next level, for teams looking for a potential starter at good value."

Grabbing Grier on Day 2 would be all about the value. He could become a starter and he will almost certainly be available in Round 2. The Redskins could choose to take him for that reason. Of course, it’s also possible that the ‘Skins wait until Round 3 to try and grab Grier, who may make it to their first pick in that round. That’s why he comes in at fifth on this list, but it’s still well within the realm of possibility for him to be a first-round pick.