Mel Kiper knows two things really, really well: The NFL draft and hair care.

Now, while it would've been useful to hear from Kiper about the latter, he held a conference call with reporters on Wednesday to instead discuss the former. And in doing so, he touched on one topic that'll be of great interest to Redskins fans.

At one point in the chat, the ESPN expert identified some mid- to late-round offensive tackle prospects that he believes could develop into quality players some day. Not all of them would be candidates to compete with Cornelius Lucas, the veteran who appears slated to start at left tackle right now, because not all of them are left tackles. However, a few are, and all would represent a new, young blocker for Washington to work with.

So, who are the four guys Kiper is monitoring and what are their backgrounds? Here's a primer.

Ben Bartch, LT — St. John's (Minnesota) — Likely Day 2 choice

Not much about Bartch's background suggests he'd one day become an enticing draft prospect. In fact, the kid started his career at Division III St. John's as a tight end and played there for two seasons before switching to left tackle ahead of the 2018 campaign.

Since then, though, he's really taken off. He started 27 times as a bookend in his final two years in school, popped at the Senior Bowl and was the only D-III athlete to participate at the Combine.

Like anyone coming from his level, he'll face a big jump in competition once he turns pro. But his tight end background means he's got tons of movement ability and he should have plenty more room to grow at his new spot. Perhaps the Redskins will target him at No. 66 and give him a chance to battle with Lucas and maybe (maybe?) eventually replace Trent Williams.

Matthew Peart, LT/RT — Connecticut — Early Day 3 choice

Peart has an abundance of experience; he was a two-year starter for the Huskies at left tackle in 2016 and 2017 before switching over to the right for 2018 and 2019. That versatility will be valuable and will give whatever team he lands with options as to where to slot him in.

Yes, in Lucas and Geron Christian, the Redskins already have a few swing-type players in the fold. But remember, Lucas is signed to just a one-year deal and may just be a temporary solution, while Christian hasn't shown much at all since arriving in 2018. Bringing in Peart would still be a prudent choice for Ron Rivera, Kyle Smith and the rest of the staff.

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Alex Taylor, RT — South Carolina State — Day 3 choice

Sometimes, Day 3 is simply about taking a flier on someone with eye-popping traits. Taylor, a right tackle from SC State, definitely has those eye-popping traits.

First, there's his size. He's 6-foot-8 but not too, too heavy and has a crazy wingspan. He also was a high school basketball star and dabbled in the sport in college, too, so you know he's agile.

On top of the physical stuff, Taylor's family history is intriguing. One of his uncles is Pierson Prioleau, a longtime NFL defensive back, and another one of his uncles and his dad played college football as well.

Now, he obviously comes with flaws, or else he'd be projected to go far higher. For a guy of his stature, analysts actually question his power. He'll also need to clean up his technique to really stick at the next level. Someone will glady take him on, though.

Cameron Clark, T/G — Charlotte — Day 3 choice

Clark is a bit of a mystery. He could come to Washington to be a left tackle, but some believe he's better-suited to bump inside to guard. That'll be on Rivera to figure out should the Redskins nab Clark next week.

Of the four linemen Kiper highlighted, Clark will probably be the last one off the board. Still, Kiper made sure to mention him, and conveniently enough, the Redskins used one of their pre-draft interviews to get to know him better. So, when the draft hits Saturday, keep Clark in mind.

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