Washington Football Team: Which positions are most valuable on Day 2?
By Ian Cummings
No. 3 – Offensive Tackle
Offensive tackle is a popular option for the Washington Football Team in Round 1. I’m not as big a fan of that avenue, but even I can’t deny, Christian Darrisaw would be one of the better pure value picks at No. 19. Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins and Texas tackle Samuel Cosmi also demand some interest.
However, beyond them, there are a ton of quality tackle prospects that should be available on Day 2, where the Washington Football Team has three picks for the time being. The added bonus is that most of these tackles played on the left side in college, so they’ll be more natural at the position that they’ll presumably play earlier. Some also offer tackle-guard versatility, which compounds their utility in the years to come.
Just for reinforcement, here are the linemen on Day 2 and early Day 3 who I think could become quality starters in Washington, where the presence of Cornelius Lucas and Saahdiq Charles will allow them more time to develop:
- Alex Leatherwood – Alabama
- Dillon Radunz – North Dakota State
- Liam Eichenberg – Notre Dame
- Jalen Mayfield – Michigan
- Spencer Brown – Northern Iowa
- Brady Christensen – BYU
- Jackson Carman – Clemson
- Stone Forsythe – Florida
- Walker Little – Stanford
- Adrian Ealy – Oklahoma
Even beyond that, there are plenty of high-upside tackle prospects later on Day 3, like Tommy Doyle, Dan Moore, and Larnel Coleman. There’s also versatility, with prospects like Alaric Jackson, David Moore, and Brenden Jaimes.
Yes, the prospect of Washington adding a top-flight tackle prospect is exciting. But if what they need more revolves around future security than an immediate boost on the line, then they by no means have to force the issue in Round 1.