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Assessing the 2020 Washington Redskins draft class

By Ken Johannesen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 07: Chase Young #02 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after winning the Big Ten Championship game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 07: Chase Young #02 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after winning the Big Ten Championship game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Offensive lineman Keith Ismael of San Diego State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Offensive lineman Keith Ismael of San Diego State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 5

Keith Ismael, C, San Diego State (6-3, 310)

It’s difficult to hate this draft pick, but it is also a bit of a head-scratcher.  The Redskins had an incredible opportunity to shore up their cornerback corps with a blue-chipper that plummeted in the draft due to injury.

Highly talented Bryce Hall of Virginia was there for the taking and he could’ve been stashed on injured reserve for a year. Upon returning in 2021, Hall would’ve been healthy and ready to contribute.

Keith Ismael was the choice instead.  It’s difficult to hate this pick as he is talented and has a very good chance at unseating Ross Pierschbacher as the backup center.

Grade:  B

light. Related Story. Redskins land German D-Lineman David Bada

Khaleke Hudson, LB, Michigan (5-11, 225)

Khaleke Hudson was drafted for one reason – special teams.  He’s an absolute stud on special teams and he plays with an intensity that can only be described as maniacal.

Hudson is a hybrid safety/linebacker type of player and his specialty on defense is roaming the field and gravitating toward the play quickly. While free-lancing can work in college, it doesn’t necessarily translate to the NFL. Bigger blockers will push him around with considerable ease.

Having such discipline as a player seems antithetical to his style and that likely limits him to special teams duty only.

Grade: C-

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