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Washington Redskins get defensive early in 7-round mock draft

By Randy Gurzi

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 06: Bryce Hall #34 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game against the William & Mary Tribe at Scott Stadium on September 6, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 06: Bryce Hall #34 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game against the William & Mary Tribe at Scott Stadium on September 6, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Chase Young #DL45 of the Ohio State Buckeyes speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Chase Young #DL45 of the Ohio State Buckeyes speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Round 1. Pick 2. Chase Young. DE. 812. Pick Analysis. player

With their quarterback already on board and no offers to lure them away from the No. 2 pick in this mock, the Washington Redskins select Chase Young out of Ohio State University. Last season, Washington had some great luck going after players out of OSU, landing not only Dwayne Haskins in the first round, but also wide receiver Terry McLaurin in the third.

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McLaurin ended up being the most reliable receiver on the team despite being a rookie and finished his first season in the NFL with 919 yards and seven touchdowns on 58 receptions.

His rapport with Haskins gives the Redsking confidence that they can continue to improve together and become a solid offensive duo.

Their latest Buckeye addition here, however, is going to be the leader of a defensive rebuild. After moving on from Jay Gruden, the Redskins hired Ron Rivera, who was able to go 76-63-1 in nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers.

While there, Rivera was able to lead the Panthers to a 15-1 record in 2015, which ended with a Super Bowl berth.

Now in Washington, he should be looking to build a similar roster — one that’s led by a stellar defense. Young, who is arguably the best pass rusher to come out of Ohio State in recent years (which is a huge compliment considering they had the Bosa brothers) will be the cornerstone of that defense.

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