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Washington Football Team: Top 7 moves in the 2021 offseason

By Sayre Bedinger

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Washington Football Team watches play on the eighth green during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Washington Football Team watches play on the eighth green during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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Jamin Davis, 2021 NFL Draft, Washington Football Team
Washington Football Team selects Jamin Davis at No. 19 in the 2021 NFL Draft (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) /

5. Drafting LB Jamin Davis (1st round)

Although the defense was clearly the strength of the team going into the 2021 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team decided to strengthen a strength instead of just going straight for other areas of need.

There’s nothing wrong with that strategy, especially when you’re taking a shot on a player like Jamin Davis.

One of the freakiest height/weight/speed athletes you will see at the off-ball linebacker position, Davis is still in the early stages of what he can become as a football player.

Although he plays fast and aggressive, as he learns the nuances of the NFL game, he has a chance to be an absolute superstar in Ron Rivera’s defense.

We’ve seen players in recent history like Luke Kuechly play at a Hall of Fame level in Rivera’s defense, and a player with Davis’ athletic makeup should be destined for great things.

Playing behind such a talented defensive front, Davis’ job will be easier than a lot of rookie linebackers who have to clean up after poor defensive line play. He is going to be free to go out there and make plays.

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