The Redskins just drafted Montez Sweat, and expectations are high for him. He is expected — by most Redskins fans, at least — to enhance the Redskins defense and increase the pass rush productivity.
There’s a chance that, 20 years from now, Redskins fans will look back and count Sweat among the greatest pass rushers in franchise history.
Of course, expectations were similarly high, if not higher, for Brian Orakpo, who was drafted 13th overall in 2009. He played well for the Redskins, but injuries marred his tenure with the team, and, after 6 seasons in DC, he was allowed to walk in free agency, signing with the Titans in 2015.