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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Redskins have a number of problems, but in order to build a playoff contender, you need to start with the defense.

Looking at the defense for Washington, they could go with a safety or a cornerback to help their secondary. However, looking at who is on the board, I also think that Washington could try and grab a potential Pro Bowl linebacker in Alabama’s Reuben Foster.

Foster is a heavy hitter with the athleticism, size (6’1” and 240 pounds) and speed to stop running backs in their tracks at the line of scrimmage. While he can explode into the backfield, he can also drop back and making plays in the passing game.

The Alabama prospect is easily the most complete linebacker in this draft class, and could be a great addition to a Redskins defense that has recently added pieces like Josh Norman and Preston Smith.

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