The Washington Redskins hold the No. 17 pick in the NFL Draft after a somewhat disappointing 2016 campaign, and this team is looking to add an impact player that can help them make it back to the playoffs next season. However, drafting the wrong player could send them in the opposite direction. Here are three players the Redskins would be smart to avoid in the first round of the draft:
1) Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Charlton has all of the tools to be a good pass rusher, but only turned those tools into consistent production during the second half of the 2016 season. He may well turn out to be a productive player in the NFL, but the inconsistency and lack of elongated production don't signal great things moving forward.
2) Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Projected to be a top-five pick at the start of the season, Peppers has dropped to a mid-first round prospect because of his lack of position. He played linebacker this past season at Michigan, but projects to be a safety in the NFL at 6-foot-1 and 205 lbs. We know he's great at stopping the run, but we don't know if he can really cover because he wasn't asked too all that much in college. It's a gamble Washington shouldn't make.
3) Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
McMillan is projected to be more of a second-round prospect, but with a need at the position, he could come into play for the Redskins. However, he struggles in coverage and may only be a two-down linebacker, lessening his value - meaning he's definitely not worth a first-round pick.
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