Atlanta Falcons: Five potential defensive lineman draft picks for 2016
By Curtis Hobbs
5) Adolphus Washington, Ohio State
Sep 19, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Drew Hare (12) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Adolphus Washington (92) at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
In Columbus, Ohio, everyone is drooling over the legendary tale of Joey Bosa, but, after watching the Buckeyes multiple times this year, Adolphus Washington is a very important part to the legend that has become of Bosa, and that makes him perfect for the Falcons to take in this year’s draft. I would submit that without Washington, Bosa would probably slide into one round later in the draft.
Washington is one of those players that make everyone around them better. And, for the Falcons who have some talent on the front in the first round pick of Vic Beasley, this may be the exact piece that they need to put beside the young man out of Clemson. Washington could help flourish the likes of Beasley and others who need a player to tap into the potentials that were seen by Thomas Dimitroff and company.
Washington is very realistic for the Falcons, and should be on everyone’s board as a difference maker.