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Washington Redskins 2017 First Round Draft Pick

By Joe Ruedy

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Washington Redskins got their much needed interior D-lineman!

The Washington Redskins draft Jon Allen defensive end from Alabama with the 17th pick of the 2017 draft in the first round.

Jon Allan is a beast he is a great run defender who can also put pressure on the quarterback. He fits in perfectly into the Washington defense that has had major defensive line problems.

Allen has been a success at all levels. Starting way back to high school where he was the Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the year. So it is a bit of a homecoming to Jon coming home to Virginia playing for the Redskins .

Allen won a national Championship in 2015 along with First team All-SEC. Which shows he excels at the highest level in college football. This means it should be a fairly easy transition to the NFL.

When drafting a defensive lineman in the first round, they have to be able set the edge and get up field. In just 4 years he amassed 152 tackles 28 sacks and 44.5 tackles for loss which is  solid production  against top offenses in college football.

There are a few more needs the Washington Redskins have such as offensive Line, linebacker, and cornerback.

In my opinion I think he is a great pick at the 17th spot. He definitely helps solidify a shaky at best defensive line. This will free up play makers such as Ryan Kerrigan who has been asked to do a lot.

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