Washington Redskins: Top 5 offseason additions, post 2018 NFL Draft

5. Tim Settle, DT (Virginia Tech)

The Washington Redskins used the 13th overall selection to grab University of Alabama standout defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne last month. But there is another rookie addition to the front three that may prove to be just as productive.

Yes, for the second consecutive year, the ‘Skins front office used a first-round pick on a member of Lou Saban’s Crimson Tide defense. In 2017, it was promising Jonathan Allen, who unfortunately was lost after just five games during his debut campaign. Teaming Payne and Allen up front could reap some big benefits for a club that allowed the most rushing yards in the league this past year.

Washington used a fifth-round selection on Virginia Tech’s Tim Settle. The 6-3, 329-pound defender drew some high praise from NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein:

"Settle has rare gifts for a big man with good mass, play strength, quickness, and agility. His substantial jump in production in 2017 was due to weight loss and additional conditioning that allowed him to play more snaps and play faster. He’s a disruptive, versatile defensive lineman who offers enough pass rush potential to warrant reps on passing downs. Settle is a natural 4-3 fit but can play in a 3-4 as well. He has the potential to become a very good starter with a Pro Bowl ceiling if he controls his weight and maintains his conditioning."

That versatility to line up in any defense is key. If the Redskins can get Allen, Payne and Settle on the field consistently — with Stacy McGee, Ziggy Hood and Matt Ioannidis in the mix as well — Washington may finally have a formidable group on the defensive front.

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