- Joe Jacoby 1981-1988: Was an undrafted free agent in 1981. A two-time 1st team All-Pro with a total of four Pro Bowl selections. He was a staple of one of the most dominant offensive lines in football history and won two Super Bowls with him as the starting left tackle. Shamefully never elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Jim Lachey 1989-1994: Traded from the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989. Was a three-time First Team All-Pro and earned a total of four Pro Bowl selections. With Jacoby moving to right tackle, Lachey replaced him on the left side on a 1991 team regarded as one of the best Super Bowl single-season teams ever.
- Left Tackle 1995-1999: This time period saw journeymen players and a bust who never played a down for Washington, Andre Johnson. Since Johnson was a missed pick in 1996 (30th overall selection), Jon Jansen was the only offensive lineman that amounted to a good career but at right tackle.
- Chris Samuels 2000-2009: Selected 3rd overall in the 2000 NFL draft, Samuels was selected to a total of six Pro Bowls. This will apply to Trent Williams, too: Samuels came into an era of Washington football that was poorly managed by the previous owner. The talents of both Samuels and Williams were never fully supported but a championship-contending roster.
- Trent Williams 2010-2018: Selected 4th overall in the 2010 NFL draft, Williams was a three-time First Team All-Pro,all with the San Francisco 49ers, plus a total of 11 Pro Bowls. His time with Washington ended in controversy, resulting in a fifth round pick in the 2020 NFL draft who turned into C Keith Ismael and a third round pick in the 2021 NFL draft from the 49ers, with which Washington draft CB Benjamin St-Juste.
- Quick Evaluation: The combination of his overall body frame, technique, and leverage makes him ideal against top-tier edge rushers. Does lacks ideal arm length which can affect his leverage at times and struggles in zone run schemes at times standing too upright.
- Average Mock Draft Position: Pick 31
- Quick Evaluation: Physically gifted player who maintains a very strong frame and quick first step to reach the second level of the defense. Uses body exceptionally well maintaining good balance and footwork. Tends to play too upright at times and will get too overly aggressive resulting in penalties and missed blocks.
- Average Mock Draft Position: Pick 36
- Quick Evaluation: Mirrors rushed exceptionally well and used his body well to gain leverage. Has a good solid foundation and gets to the second level effectively. Will struggle with timing off the snap at times. While he mirrors the edge rushers well, he struggles to adjust to quick inside moves.
- Average Mock Draft Position: Pick 44
- Quick Evaluation: Dominates vertical movements with his quick first step and his exceptional footwork allows him to maintain balance through his blocks. Uses his arms well to keep the defender outside his frame. Can be inconsistent in the first step after the snap and at times bends too much at the waist losing his leverage.
- Average Mock Draft Position: Pick 60
- Quick Evaluation: Neutalizes defender well with his arm length and strength plus anchors very well with a good wide base. Has a good awareness for angles and consistently drives through defenders. Does show limitations as a run blocker and does have a too-upright stance losing his initial leverage. Can also play stiff at times too.
- Average Mock Draft Position: Pick 64
- As I previously wrote Washington would send their 36th overall selection, 67th overall selection, and 100th overall selection, plus a 2025 3rd-round pick for Seattle’s 16th overall selection and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
- A less aggressive direction could send the 36th overall selection, 67th overall selection, and a 2025 3rd-round pick to the Pittsburg Steelers for the 20th overall selection and a 2025 4th-round pick.
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