The Redskins selected eight prospects throughout the 2020 NFL Draft. While it is assumed that No. 2 overall pick
Chase Young will be a de-facto start from the get-go, the same cannot be said for the remainder of the class. All of the prospects the Redskins selected showed promise that led to their selections, but by no means are they going to be Day 1 starters.
Round 5, 156th overall: Keith Ismael, Center, San Diego State
Round 5, 162nd overall: Khaleke Hudson, OLB, Michigan
Round 7, 216th overall: Kamren Curl, Safety, Arkansas
Round 7, 229th overall: James Smith-Williams, Defensive End, NC State
After an underwhelming free agency in D.C., there are still holes on the roster that need to be filled. The Redskins signed Logan Thomas and Richard Rodgers to fill the gap at tight end, but neither gives off the impression that they will be a foundational piece for years to come. After the draft, it was reported that the Redskins agreed to terms with undrafted free agent
Thaddeus Moss, son of Hall of Famer Randy Moss, but it was revealed that his draft stock slipped due to a foot injury that required surgery that kept him from working out at the Scouting Combine in February.
While Moss could emerge as a future weapon for Dwayne Haskins, there is a more potent option still available that would jump up the depth chart on Day 1. And that option is Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE
O.J. Howard.
Howard wasn't moved during the draft despite the team's acquisition of former Patriot Rob Gronkowski. Howard (6-6, 250 lbs.) has never been a focal point in the Bucs offense. Through his first three seasons, he has been targeted only 140 times, hauling in 94 catches for 1,456 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The Redskins were able to acquire a third-round selection in the 2021 draft from the trade that
sent Trent Williams to San Francisco. Could that be enough compensation to sway the Bucs? The Redskins should see to find out.
Speaking of trading Williams to the Bay Area, the Redskins then
selected LSU OT Saahdiq Charles in the fourth round. While Charles could eventually become the long-term answer at left tackle, the Burgundy and Gold should look to fill the starting spot with a veteran presence who has the experience to hold down the job.
Jason Peters is that stop-gap. The Eagles cut bait with Peters after 11 seasons in Philadelphia and for some reason, he is still on the market. The 9-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer has only missed three games over the past two seasons and still has enough left in the tank to continue his NFL career.
Until Charles is ready to handle the full-time duties, Peters could be a terrific replacement.
