Three quarterbacks for the Redskins to watch at the 2020 NFL Combine

If the Redskins do end up selecting a young, developmental quarterback, taking a chance on a guy like Jalen Hurts could be interesting. Hurts figures to be a mid-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but his overall valuation fluctuates depending on who you listen to.

Hurts is coming off the best season of his collegiate career in his only season at Oklahoma. He started at Alabama and notched a rare achievement. He became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama since 1984 (Vince Sutton). He was efficient there and helped lead Alabama to a couple of chances at the national title.

But at Oklahoma, his ability as a passer improved under Lincoln Riley. It’s still a work in progress, but Hurts posted a completion percentage of 69.7 percent, threw for 3,851 yards, and totaled 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also did a lot of damage on the ground, running for 1,298 yards and a ridiculous 20 rushing TDs while averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Had it not been for Burrow’s heroic season at LSU, Hurts would’ve been a Heisman shoo-in, but he finished second in the voting.

For the next level, Hurts needs work as a passer, but he could find work as a multi-faceted weapon for the right team. He’s similar to Taysom Hill in that he’s mobile and has a thick 6-foot-1, 222-pound frame and could make noise as a passer, rusher, receiver, and even as a special teams player. Perhaps a team could find a way to utilize his skill set while he continues to develop as a passer and in a few years, he may be ready to start.

The Redskins still don’t seem likely to select a quarterback, but if they got to a point on Day 3 where Hurts was available and provided value, they could select him. And if Ron Rivera and Scott Turner have visions of finding a mobile quarterback to incorporate into the offense in a backup role, Hurts could be the guy.

For that reason, Hurts should be the guy the Redskins watch if only because his skill set is that much different than the combine’s other quarterbacks. They still probably shouldn’t take a passer, but Hurts is worth keeping an eye on.