NFL Draft: 2017 First-Round Mock for All 32 Teams

2017 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams Across the League

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) gestures to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Redskins have a few needs, especially an aging receiving corps. But upgrades to the defense would help take some of the pressure off likely-to-be-re-signed quarterback Kirk Cousins and Co.

Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell has the ability to line up anywhere on the defensive line, which would give the Redskins some added flexibility and playmaking firepower.

He may not be a preeminent pass-rusher. But McDowell is the kind of run-stuffing lineman capable of creating enough pressure to allow Washington’s other pass-rushers to converge on opponents’ quarterbacks with greater ease.

The Redskins need just that.