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Washington Redskins: Best pick from each of last 10 NFL Draft classes

By Hunter Noll

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder before the game between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder before the game between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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Washington Redskins Trent Williams
NEW YORK – APRIL 22: Trent Williams (R) of the Oklahoma Sooners poses with NFL Commissoner Roger Goodell as they hold a Washington Redskins jersey after Washington selected Williams #4 overall during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

2010: Trent Williams – First Round, Fourth overall pick

Was it ever going to be anyone else? Perry Riley put together a solid career, but no one else in this draft ever did much. Even if they did though, Trent Williams is a future Hall-of-Famer, so good luck in beating him out for this spot.

The Washington Redskins actually nailed their first selection in a draft. That’s the first time since 2003 (Sean Taylor) that fans would be in universal agreement about that. Orkapo (2009) and LaRon Landry (2007) are the only other two that might’ve gotten some votes between them.

There isn’t much to say here that you wouldn’t already know. Williams is one of the most athletic and dominant tackles in the NFL. He’s been doing it since his rookie year and has the awards to show for it.

Williams has been voted in the NFL Top 100 every year since 2013 (six-straight years). Even more impressively, he’s been a Pro Bowler in seven straight seasons (since 2012). He’s dominant in the passing game, and not many can set lead blocks like he can. His incredible speed for his size allows him to get in front of the ball carrier and set devastating blocks, leading to massive gains for Washington.

Injuries have slowed him down a little bit over the years (13 missed games over the last three seasons) but it’s impossible to deny his dominance when on the field. It’s also impossible to deny his toughness, as he consistently tries to play through injuries when allowed. He’ll also only be 31 next season, meaning there could still be a lot of football left in him. How many more Top 100s and Pro Bowls that adds up to is the only question left.

When it’s all said and done, Williams could go down as the greatest offensive linemen in Washington Redskins history. It’s easy to see why he gets the nod for the 2010 draft class.

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