If the Washington Redskins come to the conclusion that their either can’t sign Kirk Cousins to a long-term deal or another quarterback option could be successful in Jay Gruden’s offensive system, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Burke thinks the team’s first round pick could be for a signal caller.
In his latest mock draft, Burke has the Redskins taking Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson with the No. 17-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Burke also said that Washington could potential select Pitt’s Nathan Peterman or Miami’s Brad Kaaya in later rounds, but Watson is the most NFL-ready quarterback option.