5 Eric Stokes CB, Bulldogs

For a Redskins defense that really needs to upgrade their secondary moving forward, adding a player like Georgia’s Eric Stokes in the fifth round has to feel like a godsend. He’s not a player ready to be a No. 1 cornerback upon arrival in Washington but Stokes has that type of physical potential.

The Bulldogs defensive back has speed to burn and can keep up with legitimately almost any receiver in the NFL down the field. His biggest issue is a lanky frame that needs to add some bulk so he can’t get bullied by physical wide receivers. If he can do that without compromising his speed, though, he’s a valuable commodity for Washington.

7 Kamal Martin LB, Golden Gophers

It’s hard to know fully what to do with Kamal Martin. On the negative side, he’s a limited athlete that is a liability for the most part when asked to drop into coverage. And yet, there’s a lot to like about the Minnesota product.

The Golden Gophers linebacker is one of the surest tacklers in the 2020 NFL Draft class and has some nice instincts when coming up to make plays in space. In the seventh round, he’s worthy of Washington taking a flier on him.

7 Jaron Bryant CB, Bulldogs

At 6-1, 186 pounds, Fresno State cornerback Jaron Bryant is a long player that offers some great upside in the NFL, particularly when asked to drop into deep zone coverage or some deep off-man coverage. He’s most certainly a player worth drafting for a Redskins secondary that needs some overhauling.

Bryant is not a tremendous athlete with great speed. However, if he could transition to a coverage safety role alongside Landon Collins, the Redskins could be in business in really helping to improve their defensive back group.