Washington Redskins: 5 First-Round Options To Watch At 2017 NFL Combine

The Washington Redskins sit in the middle of the first round in the 2017 NFL Draft. Which prospects for that pick should they be watching at the NFL Combine?

The Washington Redskins have a pivotal offseason in front of them. Besides the lingering free agency questions regarding quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receivers Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson, Washington has numerous holes to fill. The Redskins have nine picks in the 2017 NFL Draft and a defense in need of a talent infusion.

General manager Scot McCloughan is a firm believer in selecting the best player available. For a team with numerous holes, he can select the BPA while also filling a need. So, while the Redskins need defense, specifically along the defensive line, if a player like running back Dalvin Cook falls to him, don’t be surprised if he is the player chosen.

With the BPA mentality of this front office in mind, the upcoming 2017 NFL Combine is going to pivotal. Watching players run the 40-yard dash and take part in other physical drills, seeing how players perform in on-field drills, and getting to interview these young men can do a lot for their draft stock and force teams’ boards to shift a bit.

Knowing what the Redskins need in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and looking at the potential first-round options for Washington, these are the five players that the teams should be watching at the NFL Combine.