Three scariest players the Redskins could add to their defense next offseason

If the Redskins are looking to scare some people with their defense, why not add the scariest player in college football to the fold?

So far this season, Chase Young has been easily the most dominant player in college football. In eight games, he has racked up a ridiculous 13.5 sacks. And that came a year after he totaled 10.5 sacks after becoming the Buckeyes’ top pass rusher when Nick Bosa decided to sit out until the 2019 NFL Draft.

Young has a unique combination of size (6-foot-5, lanky frame) and athletic ability. His burst at the point of attack is insanely good and he routinely beats opposing tackles with speed. He’s going to be the best overall player in the 2020 NFL Draft class. The only question is, will the Redskins be able to get him?

As it stands, the Redskins project to have the No. 3 overall pick. They’ll be behind the Bengals and the Dolphins, two teams who could need quarterback help. Unless the Bengals like what they see out of fourth-round pick Ryan Finley, the Redskins could have their choice of the top non-quarterback in the draft — if everything holds as is.

Having Young would be a massive boost for the pass rush. He could be the heir apparent to Ryan Kerrigan and would be the long-term partner for Montez Sweat, who hasn’t been as potent as pass rusher as expected as a rookie, but has been excellent against the run and should improve thanks to his athletic ability.

And adding Young to the trio of Matt Ioannidis, Daron Payne, and Jonathan Allen? Opposing offenses would be terrified.

We’ll see if the Redskins can manage to add talent at all three levels of their defense. If they can, their defense could truly take the next step that many expected they would this season.