Washington Football Team: Analyzing 2021 third-round pick Benjamin St-Juste

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 09: Defensive back Jordan Howden #23 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and teammate defensive back Benjamin St-Juste #25 react against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 09: Defensive back Jordan Howden #23 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and teammate defensive back Benjamin St-Juste #25 react against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Washington Football Team helmet. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The Washington Football Team made a surprising selection in Round 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft, selecting former Michigan and Minnesota defensive back Benjamin St-Juste.

The pick surprised onlookers for a few reasons, chief among them being the needs that remained on the board for the Washington Football Team. At that point, Washington hadn’t spent a pick on positions like wide receiver, tight end, or safety. Thus, picking a cornerback without immediate positional versatility felt odd.

Nevertheless, the Washington faithful have since warmed up to the St-Juste selection. It’s clear that the former Golden Gopher has talent, but how does he translate to the Washington Football Team? Here’s a closer look at his profile, and how he might use his physical skills at the NFL level.

Benjamin St-Juste Scouting Report

2020 Production: Five games played, 14 total tackles, one pass deflection

Athletic Profile: 6-foot-3, 202 pounds, 4.55 40-yard dash, 34.5-inch vertical, 119-inch broad jump, 4.01 short shuttle, 6.63 three-cone, 11 bench reps, 32.625-inch arms

Relative Athletic Score: 8.13 out of 10