And the challenge of replacing the seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle is not something Charles is afraid of.
"I love Trent Williams, man. That's probably my favorite player," Charles
told RADIO.COM Sports earlier this offseason at the NFL Scouting Combine. "He's physical. He's nasty. He can run. He can move. He can bend. All the attributes I kind of identify myself with."
Saahdiq Charles: "I wasn't sure where I would go, but I ended up in the right spot. They believe in me. For that I'll give the Redskins' organization everything I've got."
— John Keim (@john_keim)
April 25, 2020 Charles, who measured 6-foot 4 and 321 pounds, left after his junior year at LSU, but is not without some issues: A failed drug test in college.
However, once the Bengals passed on Charles with the first pick of the round, the Redskins finalized the deal with the 49ers to end the Williams saga and draft his replacement.
When NFL teams dug into the background on new #Redskins LT Saahdiq Charles, one key person in his corner was LSU coach Ed Orgeron. Ron Rivera called Orgeron this week and obviously liked what he heard. Charles now with a chance to replace Trent Williams in Washington.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
April 25, 2020 Saahdiq Charles on his discipline issues at LSU: "I made mistakes at school... dumb mistakes. I learned from my mistakes and improved ... at LSU. I was truthful with the organization."
— John Keim (@john_keim)
April 25, 2020 This is why the trade had to wait until after the #Bengals picked — The Skins needed to know they got their tackle with the second pick of the round. https://t.co/c3KIEFlgNr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
April 25, 2020 My new blindside -- https://t.co/uwIqALmcZ6
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr-- (@dh_simba7)
April 25, 2020 On LSU OT Saahdiq Charles: I'll reiterate my disclaimer that I'm no expert on mid-round prospects. I try to analyze from the perspective of team philosophy.1st of their 3 picks I didn't love. You have several JAG LT's already. I feel like drafting one in 4th adds to that pile.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen)
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