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In anticipation of the 2021 NFL Draft, which will be held April 29 - May 1 in Cleveland, here's a compilation of various league experts' predictions about what the Washington Football Team will do with the No. 19 overall pick. Check back weekly until the draft for more updates.
Expert: John Keim, ESPN
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 28)
- Analysis: "Washington wanted more production and versatility from its linebackers. It will get both in Owusu-Koramoah. (There are linebackers they like in Round 2 so a trade back will be explored). Owusu-Koramoah can play weakside linebacker in Washington's base 4-3 front, and, playing behind this front, should have clean paths to the ball more often than not. He also can cover so Washington can mix coverages and formations, using him at times in a strong safety role or in its nickel packages. But the pick is a lot about his explosiveness and ability to make plays -- traits that will be enhanced playing behind guys like Montez Sweat and Chase Young."
Expert: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
Selection: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky (April 21)
- Analysis: "Washington has a great front four, but it could upgrade at middle linebacker. Davis has elite tape from the 2020 season, and he has some coverage ability, too."
Expert: Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN
Selection: Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan (April 6)
- Analysis: "Yes, Washington needs a left tackle, and yes, Mayfield played on the right side at Michigan. But he could certainly transition, or perhaps Morgan Moses slides over to the left side where he has 400-plus career snaps. Either way, Mayfield is a stout run-blocker who would help shore up the unit."
Expert: Todd McShay, ESPN
Selection: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech (April 5)
- Analysis: "The signing of Curtis Samuel means Washington likely won't take Florida receiver Kadarius Toney, who has a similar skill set, and there really isn't another receiver in this range. Other big-need areas don't have any value here either, including quarterback, linebacker and tight end. I think it's slightly early for Darrisaw -- a smooth and powerful zone blocker -- but he is certainly one of the top tackles, and Washington would be able to beat the OT rush that likely begins toward the end of Round 1."
A photo compilation of various league experts' predictions about what Washington will do with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) rushes North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith scores a touchdown past Ohio State safety Josh Proctor during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance passes against Central Arkansas in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Fargo, N.D. North Dakota State won 39-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker, top, celebrates a touchdown with Christian Darrisaw in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) runs for yardage during an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Moore was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman runs a route against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) knocks away the pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Floyd Allen (11) during the first half of their NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) holds off Vanderbilt safety Dashaun Jerkins (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Purdue defeated Vanderbilt 42-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham (4) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) after a catch in the second half an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

TCU safeties Trevon Moehrig (7) and La'Kendrick Van Zandt (20) tackle Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar (88) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Rutgers tight end Johnathan Lewis (11) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Parsons was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected who are not slated to play this fall. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Southern California won 34-30. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pulls in a pass over Mississippi defensive back A.J. Finley (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

FILE - Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Zaven Collins is a small-town player with big-time talent. He was overlooked after a stellar high school career in Hominy, Okla., a town with about 3,500 people. He's got the nation's attention now -- the 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker is a finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski Awards. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (73) during an NCAA college football game against Texas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) runs a play against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Michigan offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield (73) plays against Michigan State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LSU receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

File-Notre Dame offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (74) sets up to block Iowa State linebacker Will McDonald (9) during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Eichenberg, who heads a veteran offensive front for line coach Jeff Quinn, is projected to be the next Irish lineman to go in the NFL Draft's first round. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Clemson running back Travis Etienne runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) rushes UT Martin quarterback John Bachus III (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) hurdles Notre Dame cornerback Nick McCloud (4) as he carries the ball for a long gain in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Expert Charles Davis, NFL.com
Selection: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech (April 28)
- Analysis: "Pick, plug and play. Darrisaw becomes the immediate starter at LT."
Expert: Bucky Brooks, NFL.com
Selection: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama (April 27)
- Analysis: "Ron Rivera and the WFT could take the Alabama passer to be their franchise quarterback of the future. Jones is a distributor with the intelligence and managerial skills needed to win games from the pocket."
Expert: Rhett Lewis, NFL.com
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 26)
- Analysis: "One of my favorite players in this entire draft, JOK can do it all. I mean, how many first-round picks do you see run down the field and blow stuff up on kickoff coverage like Owuso-Koramoah did last year? (See: Duke game.) He earned Pro Football Focus' second-highest slot coverage grade. Reminder: We are talking about a linebacker! This is the type of player creative defensive coordinators covet. He'd give the WFT a dynamic playmaker at the second level to match the elite talent up front."
Expert: Chad Reuter, NFL.com
Selection: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida (April 23)
- Analysis: "Ron Rivera brought a familiar face over from the Panthers in Curtis Samuel, and now adds another explosive, versatile weapon in Toney. Toney's ability to work from the slot or outside will allow him and Samuel to confuse defenses, making Terry McLaurin even more effective. New quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick certainly approves."
Expert: Peter Schrager, NFL Network
Selection: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson (April 20)
- Analysis: "First-round running backs might be a dying breed, but I love this addition to Scott Turner's offense. Etienne is electric between the tackles and in the open field as a ball carrier, but also adds value in the passing game. Washington still needs another playmaker or two on offense to be a threat in the NFC."
Expert: Charley Casserly, NFL.com
Selection: Trey Lance, QB, NDSU (April 15) -- TRADE UP to No. 14
- Analysis: "Washington trades up to get its quarterback of the future. With Ryan Fitzpatrick already in place, Lance could be used in Year 1 in packages that take advantage of his running ability."
Expert: Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com
Selection: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State (April 13) -- TRADE UP to No. 9
- Analysis: "Lance reminds me a lot of Cam Newton in terms of size and ability. And who was the guy who drafted Cam? Oh, that's right: It was Ron Rivera. Lance learns behind a grizzled vet, Ryan Fitzpatrick, then takes the reins."
Expert: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network/NFL.com
Selection: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC (April 6)
- Analysis: "I liked that Washington kept guard Brandon Scherff (franchise tag), but the Football Team still needs to upgrade the offensive line. Vera-Tucker has the versatility to play tackle or guard."
Expert: Benjamin Allbright, Pro Football Focus
Selection: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky (April 28)
- Analysis: N/A
Expert: Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports
Selection: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky (April 28)
- Analysis: "The Football Team gets a big, rangy sideline-to-sideline 'backer to add to a sturdy defensive unit."
Expert: Ryan Wilson, CBS.com
Selection: Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa (April 28)
- Analysis: "Washington doesn't have many needs on the defensive side of the ball but bolstering the linebacker corps makes sense here, especially if Collins is available."
Expert: Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
Selection: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC (April 27)
- Analysis: "They need an upgrade at left tackle and Vera-Tucker did a nice job there last season for the Trojans. He can also play guard, which gives Washington some versatility."
Expert: Chris Simms, NBC Sports
Selection: Trey Lance, QB, NDSU (April 28) -- TRADE UP to No. 8
- Analysis: N/A
Expert: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 28)
- Analysis: "Owusu-Koramoah completes the league's most imposing front seven. JOK put up the second-highest coverage grade of any player from the slot last season — and he's a linebacker."
Expert: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News
Selection: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida (April 28)
- Analysis: "Washington will have its eyes on Darrisaw, too, for left tackle, but won't be too upset by falling back on Toney to work as a big field-stretcher from the slot, as he would be a big-play supplement to speedsters Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel."
Expert: Ben Standig, The Athletic
Selection: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech (April 28)
- Analysis: "The debate here typically centers on Washington adding a left tackle, a linebacker like Notre Dame's Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah or USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker. Not sure Washington passes on Tucker even if he kicks inside, but Darrisaw is a true tackle. Despite some physique and snap-to-whistle questions, he arguably offers the most upside among linemen besides Sewell. Darrisaw gives Washington a chance to upgrade over the capable Cornelius Lucas and fill the hole created by the Trent Williams fiasco."
Expert: Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
Selection: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech (April 27)
- Analysis: "Washington's another team that I believe has been intrigued with Davis—and I think whether Davis is still available here, the debate between filling the linebacker need and taking Darrisaw would be an interesting one. The semilocal prospect (Darrisaw's from the Richmond area) could fill a crying need for a true left tackle in Washington."
Expert: Peter King, NBC Sports
Selection: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech (April 26)
- Analysis: "Admirable story. As the 171st-rated offensive tackle coming out of high school, Darrisaw got one major-school offer (Virginia Tech) and took it . . . and started 35 of 36 games in his three-year career with the Hokies, all at left tackle. At 6-5 and 322, Darrisaw is a feisty and battle-tested player who could play in year one on a line that got overrun for 50 sacks in 2020. The left-tackle position allowed 38 sacks/pressures for WFT last year, and with a stationary quarterback for at least one more year in Washington in Ryan Fitzpatrick, the immediate need is there to do better than, say, Cornelius Lucas at left tackle."
Expert: Luke Easterling, USA Today
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 26)
- Analysis: N/A
Expert: Danny Kelly, The Ringer
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 26)
- Analysis: "Washington can go in any number of directions here, but adding another playmaking defender to an already strong unit just doesn't feel fair. Owusu-Koramoah has the size of a safety and the mentality of a linebacker, and dropping him behind one of the most talented defensive lines in the NFL should help keep him clean and let him do what he does best: fly around and make big plays."
Expert: Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports
Selection: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State (April 23)
- Analysis: "As enticing as a WR would be, if one of the top four linemen with LT potential drops here, Washington likely pounces. Jenkins projects a notch below them. The offensive line was fantastic last year, with four players grading out top 20 at their position. The lone exception? LT Geron Christian, who replaced Trent Williams, and only played six games."
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Expert: Mike Tanier, Pro Football Network
Selection: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State (April 21)
- Analysis: "Ron Rivera really needs another Newton, but none will be available for Washington. Rivera is tooshrewd and patient to try to force the issue at quarterback. Rivera also needs a Luke Kuechly, and that's where Micah Parsons comes in. Washington got ordinary-at-best play from Jon Bostic at linebacker last year. Insert the Bobby Wagner-like Parsons in the middle, slide Bostic into a more situational role, and unleash Young and the rest of the pass rush. Presto! An instant turbocharged defense that can win games while Ryan Fitzpatrick throws 72-inch passes to Antonio Gibson and Curtis Samuel."
Expert: Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports
Selection: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (April 21)
- Analysis: "Ron Rivera is no stranger to drafting a running back in the first round and especially one that you can really build your team around. Yes there are plenty of other pressing needs and Antonio Gibson has really emerged but Harris is such a clean, impact player that he might be tough to pass up."
Expert: Jenny Vrentas, Sports Illustrated
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 20)
- Analysis: "Owusu-Koramoah played all over Notre Dame's defense, lining up at linebacker, safety and even slot corner, displaying the versatility that is coveted in today's NFL linebackers. He'd fill the void in Ron Rivera's defense left by the departure of Kevin Pierre-Louis."
Expert: Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Selection: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame (April 16)
- Analysis: "Washington has invested numerous first-round picks in the front seven and could do it again with a talent like Owusu-Koramoah. Whether he lines up over the slot or in a more traditional stack role, the Notre Dame product, who grew up just south of D.C., is a dynamic do-it-all defender."
Expert: Connor Orr, Sports Illustrated
Selection: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State (April 13)
- Analysis: "I agree there are bigger needs, but if Washington hits on a left tackle, it's locked down the best offensive and defensive lines in the league. That's a dangerous thing for a veteran head coach and quarterback to have in a winnable division. Jenkins is fun to watch mostly because he wallops inferior opponents with regularity. He may end up a guard in the NFL, but it will be worth a shot to see if seasoned offensive line coach John Matsko can get the best out of him."