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Washington Redskins Deliver Another Strong Draft

By Craig Stofko

BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 13: Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws the ball as Devin White #40 of the LSU Tigers defends during the first half at Tiger Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 13: Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs throws the ball as Devin White #40 of the LSU Tigers defends during the first half at Tiger Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Brett Rypien #4 from Boise State playing on the West Team drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the East Team at the 2019 East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field on January 19, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Brett Rypien #4 from Boise State playing on the West Team drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the East Team at the 2019 East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field on January 19, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

ROUND THREE: BRETT RYPIEN, QB, Fresno State

Rypien is consistently rated as the 5th or 6th best QB in this draft. He does not have Drew Lock’s arm strength or Kyler Murray’s elusiveness. He’s not as tall as Daniel Jones and might not possess the all-around potential of Dwayne Haskins. But, he is the only four-year starter among the group. I like Colt McCoy.

I love him as a backup. As a starter, I’m a little less enthusiastic. I’m not questioning his talent but rather his ability to play 16 games without getting hurt. Everyone loves to sit rookie QBs for a year and for good reason. Unfortunately, I’m not sure the ‘Skins are going to have that luxury. I think our rookie QB is going to have to take the field at some point.

Rypien’s experience will invaluable and for that reason I think he’s a very smart pick in the middle of the third round. 81% of the simulations have him available with the 76th pick in the draft.

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