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NFL Supplemental Draft: Scouting S Jalen Thompson’s fit with the Redskins

By Jacob Camenker

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Wide receiver Jay MacIntyre #14 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by safety Jalen Thompson #34 of the Washington State Cougars after making a catch during the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Wide receiver Jay MacIntyre #14 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by safety Jalen Thompson #34 of the Washington State Cougars after making a catch during the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 19: Wide receiver Jay MacIntyre #14 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by safety Jalen Thompson #34 of the Washington State Cougars after making a catch during the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 19: Wide receiver Jay MacIntyre #14 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by safety Jalen Thompson #34 of the Washington State Cougars after making a catch during the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 19, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Washington State 38-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

One of the weakest positions on the Washington Redskins is the safety spot. Jalen Thompson is available in the NFL Supplemental Draft and he could be an upgrade for them.

The Washington Redskins definitely are an up-and-coming team on the defensive side of the ball. Armed with an extremely talented front-seven, the team has a solid secondary as well that doesn’t have a lot of holes. But, if you were finding an area to nit-pick, it would be safety.

The Redskins haven’t gotten quality safety play for many years, but they seemingly had something working heading into last season with D.J. Swearinger and Montae Nicholson. However, Nicholson was benched in favor of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who they acquired in a trade, while Swearinger was cut for repeatedly calling out his teammates and coaches to the media despite being told not to.

The ‘Skins have tried to retool at the position, but they still have one potential hole on the back end. And finding a young starter to complete their defense — or at least be one of the final building blocks for it — should be on their mind.

With the 2019 NFL Supplemental Draft rapidly approaching, the Redskins may want to take a look at Washington State safety Jalen Thompson. The junior declared for the supplemental draft recently and he could interest the ‘Skins if they want to bring another safety onto the roster.

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