![Trent Williams has already been named to seven Pro Bowls. [Image Source: Flickr | Keith Allison]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/3/25/660x290/b_502x220x82/trent-williams-has-already-been-named-to-seven-pro-bowls-image-source-flickr-keith-allison_2234737.jpg "Trent Williams has already been named to seven Pro Bowls. [Image Source: Flickr | Keith Allison]")
After looking at the best recent draft picks for teams that occupy the first 14 selections of April’s draft, it’s time to look at the Redskins who have the 15th pick. Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports has them selecting tight end Noah Fant out of Iowa with that pick in his latest mock draft.
The Redskins have only made the playoffs four times since 2000, and they haven’t had a season with more than 10 wins during that time. Despite the relative lack of success in the last two decades, there have been draft choices they have nailed over that time.
Note: Only time with the Redskins is considered for this list. Where they were drafted makes a difference - meaning this isn’t exactly a top-ten players drafted by Washington since 2000 list. Some late-round picks that didn’t quite make the list but had solid careers with the team include Reed Doughty (sixth round, 2006), Perry Riley (fourth round, 2010), Chris Thompson (fifth round, 2013), Bashaud Breeland (fourth round, 2014), Jamison Crowder (fourth round, 2015), and Chase Roullier (sixth round, 2017).
Trent Williams, OT - 1st round, 4th overall (2010); time with Redskins: 2010-present
For each of the last seven seasons, Williams has been named to the Pro Bowl. He has started 119 games for the Redskins, most of which having come as a left tackle.
Chris Samuels, OT - 1st round, 3rd overall (2000); time with Redskins: 2000-2009
The position of left tackle hasn't been one of need for Washington in a while as before Trent Williams manned the position, the team had Samuels lined up there. Samuels started 141 games and six times was named to the Pro Bowl.
Ryan Kerrigan, DE - 1st round, 16th overall (2011); time with Redskins: 2011-present
One of the league's premier pass rushers, Kerrigan already ranks second in franchise history with 84.5 sacks. Thirty-seven of those have come in the last three seasons for the four-time Pro Bowler. NFL Spin Zone recently stated what needs to be done for him to become a future Hall of Famer.
Kirk Cousins, QB - 4th round, 102nd overall (2012); time with Redskins: 2012-2018
While Robert Griffin III was the second pick by Washington in 2012, Cousins proved to be the better quarterback over time. With the Redskins, he completed 65.5 percent of his passes (led the league in 2015) for 16,206 yards and 99 touchdowns.
Brian Orakpo, LB - 1st round, 13th overall (2009); time with Redskins: 2009-2014
Orakpo started off his career with a flurry as he was named to the Pro Bowl and recorded 11 sacks as a rookie. He made two more Pro Bowls with Washington and had 40 sacks in six seasons.
Sean Taylor, S - 1st round, 5th overall (2004); time with Redskins: 2004-2007
An outstanding defensive back, Taylor would likely be higher on the list if not for his tragic murder after just four seasons. He intercepted 12 passes and made the Pro Bowl in each of his last two years.
Chris Cooley, TE - 3rd round, 81st overall (2004); time with Redskins: 2004-2012
One of the more productive tight ends during his playing career, Cooley earned back-to-back Pro Bowl honors in the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Altogether, he caught 429 passes for 4,711 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Brandon Scherff, G - 1st round, 5th overall (2015); time with Redskins: 2015-present
Already entrenched as one of the best guards in the league, Scherff was named to the Pro Bowl in 2016 and 2017. It likely would have been three seasons in a row had he not torn his pectoral muscle last year and missed eight games.
Alfred Morris, RB - 6th round, 173rd overall (2012); time with Redskins: 2012-2015
Morris had one of the best rookie seasons ever for a running back as he rushed for 1,613 yards and 13 scores. He followed that up with two more 1,000+ yard seasons for the Redskins.
Jordan Reed, TE - 3rd round, 85th overall (2013); time with Redskins: 2013-present
Unfortunately for Reed, he has appeared in just 65 of a possible 96 games in his six seasons in the league. When on the field, he has produced and has career numbers of 329 receptions for 3,371 yards and 24 touchdowns.
