Three defensive players who will tempt the Redskins — and plenty of other teams — in the first round of the NFL Draft:
Von Miller » The Texas A&M linebacker not only starred at the Senior Bowl, he’s impressed at the scouting combine, too. He’s earned rave reviews for his ability to rush the passer, but one college scout said not to overlook the other parts of his game. It’s doubtful he’ll fall to the Redskins at No. 10. But … “if he’s there it’s a no-brainer,” the scout said. “I watched him drop and cover and move around and flip his hips and I was like, ‘Wow, for a big guy he’s graceful.’ To have him opposite Brian Orakpo, that would be incredible.”
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J.J. Watt » He can play end in a 4-3, as he did at Wisconsin, or in a 3-4. He’s been projected as a top-10 pick or a guy who might not go until the 15-20 range. “The more I watch of him, the more I like him,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said. NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said Watt “has big hands, heavy hands and he’s quicker than people think. He’s the prototypical [end].”
Corey Liugat » McShay mentioned him as a possible pick for Washington, but Liugat is considered a better fit in a 4-3 as a tackle — which he played at Illinois. “He’s the best defensive lineman I evaluated,” the scout said. “Corey is like Warren Sapp, but he’s not a 3-4 player. He’s a 4-3 tackle who penetrates. He’d be a dream for a team like the Colts. I wouldn’t try and fit him inside. That’s silly. Why take him that high and give him that much money and now say do something different?”
