But could the group get a boost out of the University of Tennessee’s new sack king?
In his latest mock draft, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Burke has the Redskins tapping defensive end Derek Barnett with the No. 17-overall pick.
“There is more of a need in Washington for help between the tackles than another edge presence,” Burke writes. “Barnett, though, is strong enough and active enough to play hand in the dirt up front at times, which would max out how many athletes the Redskins can get on the field in their front seven.