Drafting a defensive lineman in the first round would be far from the worst decision. The Washington Redskins are in need of one more rotational player alongside Jonathan Allen and Matt Ioannidis. And this year’s draft is filled to the brim with early-round trench talent.
But perhaps that’s the reason the Washington Redskins should wait.
The NFL Draft is all about getting value for your picks. Filling your needs is nice, but if you can get the best player available, or fill multiple needs, or do both at the same time, then you’re golden.
You can’t just ignore your needs, however.