2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Redskins could take in Round 1

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 and Head Coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talk on the sidelines during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 17: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

4. Daniel Jones

Most scouts have Jones rated as the No. 4 quarterback in the draft. If Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins and Drew Lock all go off the board in the Top 10, the Redskins may consider snapping Jones up at No. 15.

Fans of the former Duke signal caller point to his accurate arm and above average mobility as reasons he should be drafted this high. His critics point out that he was never really able to elevate his team to significant heights during his time in Durham. Some of that can be attributed to a lack of surrounding talent, but Jones never managed to carry his team.

Interestingly, playing for David Cutcliffe at Duke makes Jones one of the signal callers in this class who should be ready to contribute early in his rookie season. Washington doesn’t necessarily need that with McCoy and Keenum on the roster, but it would give them another guy to throw into their quarterback derby.

This may feel a little high for Jones, but if the Redskins are determined to exit Round 1 with a quarterback they may be forced to gamble on him. He’s a decent prospect, but not someone the fan base should get overly excited about.

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