Clinton’s Draft Preview: Defensive Line

The Washington Redskins will look to the 2018 NFL Draft to add a few playmakers along the defensive line to pair with the likes of Jonathan Allen and Anthony Lanier II among others.
As he continues his position previews for the 2018 NFL Draft, here’s four defensive linemen former Redskins running back Clinton Portis believes could fit in well with Washington.
Vita Vea No player has been linked more to the Redskins in mock drafts over the last few months than Washington defensive lineman Vita Vea.
An expected first-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, Vea appeared in 40 games with the Huskies, recording 100 tackles (15 for loss), along with 9.5 sacks, six passes defensed and two fumbles forced.
“He’s a man-eater,” Portis said.
You’re talking about a guy that’s 350 pounds chasing after a quarterback on third down.
Only thing about him, he needs to get stronger in the weight room, but with a couple more years under his belt and a couple more meals at the training table, that’s going to be easy to do.” In four seasons with the Wolfpack, Hill recorded 183 tackles (23.5 for loss) along with nine passes defensed, eight sacks, two fumbles forced, two fumbles recovered and an interception.
In 27 career games for the Hokies, Settle recorded 53 tackles (19.5 for loss) along with four sacks and two blocked kicks.
Name a consensus All-American, Hurst recorded 61 tackles (14.5 for loss) along with five sacks, two passes defensed and one fumble forced.
“This guy has all the intangibles,” Portis said.