There has been a lot of talk about the Washington Redskins taking a quarterback early in the NFL Draft, and they may even be willing to make a huge move up the board to get the player they want.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the Redskins are exploring the possibility of moving from No. 15 overall into the top-five on Thursday.
.@MikeGarafolo reports @nflnetwork the Redskins have explored moving into the top-5.#UpToTheMinute
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 24, 2019
If Washington is set on drafting a quarterback, trying to get up that high in the first round makes sense. The Arizona Cardinals still seem likely to select Kyler Murray first overall, and the next team that is in clear need of a QB after that is the New York Giants at No. 6. The Redskins will likely need to move ahead of the Giants if they want a shot at the player they believe is the best at the position outside of Murray.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, that player is Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins.
Make no mistake of it, the Washington Redskins are in the market for a QB. Sources have indicated Dwayne Haskins is their target despite multiple holes at several positions on this roster. I’m also told the Redskins Draft board is set.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) April 24, 2019
Alex Smith will turn 35 next month and is expected to miss the entire 2019 season after undergoing leg surgery, so it’s no surprise the Redskins are looking at QB options. There has also been talk that they could address the need via trade, but moving up in the draft may be the easier route.
