Redskins Partake in Supplemental Draft

For the first time since 2009, the Washington Redskins have selected a player in the NFL Supplemental Draft.

Virginia Tech cornerback Adonis Alexander was the apple of Washington's eye, and to get him, they forfeited a sixth-round pick in next year's draft. Standing at 6-foot-3, Alexander brings the height and physicality the team lacks at that position.

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Talent-wise, he was pegged to go higher in the draft, but due to a marijuana arrest in 2016, and his academic ineligibility, Alexander's stock fell. With some mentoring from defensive backs coach Torrian Gray—whom he played his freshman season under at Tech—Alexander has all the traits to be successful.

Only 21 years old, Alexander fits the Redskins' blueprint to get a younger roster to build around. Fingers crossed he will pan out better than Washington's last supplemental pick, Jeremy Jarmon, a third-round pick who retired at age 24.