Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has reportedly "taken over the first round of the [2019 NFL draft]," a source told Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan and NBC Sports Washington on Wednesday.
Twenty-three minutes later, Paulsen relayed a conversation with Skins senior vice president of communications Tony Wylie, who said it's "categorically false" that Snyder has assumed control of the team's first-round decisions.
The Skins hold the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and are clear candidates to obtain a franchise quarterback. Last year's starter, Alex Smith, suffered season-ending leg injuries in Week 11 that have put his 2019 season in jeopardy, and new addition Case Keenum is entering the last year of his contract.