Redskins 2020 offseason wish list: Quarterbacks edition
2020 NFL Draft prospects
Looking for a developmental quarterback prospect in any draft is akin to an exercise in futility. However, for this particular exercise, we will take a look at some potential prospects and use a baseline of selecting such a player in the sixth round or later. This includes undrafted free agents (UDFA). The Redskins lack a sixth-round selection for now, but could acquire late-round picks in any trade.
K.J. Costello is a lanky quarterback from Stanford and he is a late-round possibility who will need some time to develop at the next level. He could use an additional ten pounds of muscle to his frame and will need time to learn how to get rid of the ball quickly in a faster-paced NFL.
Nate Stanley of the Iowa Hawkeyes operates out of a pro-style system, and while he is not necessarily pro-ready at the moment, he could make a smooth transition to the NFL. Stanley has a good arm, but will need to work on his mobility.
Bryce Perkins from the University of Virginia is a running quarterback with decent passing skills. He could become a Taysom Hill type of player in the NFL and it is no coincidence that Hill’s head coach in college is also the head coach for the Cavaliers. Perkins will need time to learn how to read defenses at the next level.
Colorado quarterback Steven Montez could actually rise in various mock drafts in the coming months. He needs a bit of work on mechanics and timing, but the character and leadership he possesses are a definite plus. Montez is one to watch in any of the postseason all-star games.
Josh Woodrum is currently on the injured reserve list and while he is the developmental prospect for the present, the new Redskins regime could go in a different direction. It’s also possible that any new coaching staff could invest more time into Woodrum, but that seems unlikely as he is already 27 years of age.
Other quarterbacks to keep an eye on in the late rounds and post-draft include the following: Kellen Mond of Texas A&M, Brian Lewerke of Michigan State, Jamie Newman of Wake Forest, and Jake Luton of Oregon St.
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It has been said over and over again by everyone associated with the game of football that quarterback is the most important position in the sport. Having reliable backups is a must for any organization – just ask the Eagles after their Super Bowl victory two seasons ago. It’s not the overwhelming need that it was last winter, but the Redskins should pursue at least one and possibly two backup quarterbacks this offseason. We’ll know who the front office will sign and draft (possibly) in the coming months.