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Trevor Sikkema is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter and NFL Draft analyst for PewterReport.com. Sikkema, an alumnus of the University of Florida, has covered both college and professional football for much of his career. As a native of the Sunshine State, when he's not buried in social media, Sikkema can be found out and active, attempting to be the best athlete he never was. Sikkema can be reached at: [email protected]
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No. 13 Washington Redskins (7-9)

The Pick: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

Fitzpatrick lasting all the way to pick No. 13 seems like a stretch to some, but it all depends on how teams view him.

Fitzpatrick is a top defensive back talent, there’s no doubt about that. But exactly what is he in the NFL? Top picks at defensive back are usually reserved for outside cornerbacks – lockdown type players. Fitzpatrick might have the athletic ability to be that, but he rarely played there during his college career. Instead, Fitzpatrick saw more time at safety and nickel cornerback. He played both very well, but how high do you take a player like that?

I think Washington will give Fitzpatrick a chance to start as a real cornerback on the outside. If he can’t work as well there, they still need safety help, too. Fitzpatrick could be a multi-position option for them and fill different needs.

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