The Safe Pick » LT Russell Okung
The Oklahoma State product is considered the safest choice among offensive linemen. But he’s also a worthy choice at No. 4; he’s athletic and is considered a powerful blocker with long arms. He needs a little polish, but his intangibles are high.
The Risky Pick » OT Trent Williams
He’s versatile, but the Redskins need him at LT, where he struggled at times last year for Oklahoma. Williams has more upside, a big reason he could be the choice. He attended the same high school as current Redskins Malcolm Kelly and Robert Henson.
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The Surprise » QB Jimmy Clausen
It was hard to see them drafting him fourth even before the Donovan McNabb trade. But what if they trade back? Sure. Choosing Colt McCoy or Tim Tebow, if they add a second- or third-round pick, is a possibility. Oh, and they still like Sam Bradford.
Receiving Options » WR Golden Tate
The Redskins have just one proven wideout — and they know it. So a guy like Tate would be a terrific slot receiver, but only if they can add a second-round pick. USC’s Damian Williams and Georgia Tech’s Demaryius Thomas are other possibilities at receiver.
Late-round option » RB Montario Hardesty
He has the size favored by Shanahan at running back (6-foot, 225 pounds), and he has decent speed. It would be nice to add a change-of-pace guy like Joe McKnight, but that might not be possible. Hardesty was oft-injured at Tennessee but has talent.
