As the 2015 NFL Draft approaches, take a look back at some notable first-round draft picks throughout Redskins history.
Redskins selected S Sean Taylor (Miami, FL) with the 5th pick in the 2004 NFL Draft.
S Sean Taylor (Miami, FL).
Redskins selected future Hall of Fame CB Darrell Green (Texas A&I) with the 28th pick in the 1983 NFL Draft.
CB Darell Green (Texas A&I).
Redskins selected QB Robert Griffin III (Baylor) with the 2nd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.
QB Robert Griffin III (Baylor) in action.
Redskins selected T Trent Williams (Oklahoma) with the 4th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
T Trent Williams (Oklahoma).
Redskins selected DE Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue) with the 16th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
DE/LB Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue).
Redskins selected future Hall of Fame WR Art Monk (Syracuse) with the 18th pick in the 1980 NFL Draft.
Redskins took T Chris Samuels (Alabama) with the 3rd pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.
T Chris Samuels (Alabama).
Redskins selected future Hall of Fame QB Sammy Baugh (Texas Christian) with the 6th pick in the 1937 NFL Draft.
QB Sammy Baugh (Texas Christian).
Redskins selected future Hall of Fame HB/WR Charley Taylor (Arizona State) with the 3rd pick in the 1964 NFL Draft.
Redskins selected T Mark May (Pittsburgh) with the 20th pick in the 1981 NFL Draft.
T Mark May (Pittsburgh).
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Since 1937, the year the Redskins moved to Washington, D.C., the team has participated in 78 NFL Drafts, selecting a total of 674 players. As we approach their 79th, here is a look at some of their best selections from each round through history.
(It was too hard to choose a Top 3 for the Redskins' many spectacular first-round draft picks)
**FIRST ROUND:
Here's a gallery looking back at the top 10 Redskins in career receptions during their time in Washington.
- Michael Westbrook (1995-2001) -- 277 Receptions
- Pierre Garcon (2012-present) -- 297 receptions
- Bobby Mitchell (1962-1968) -- 393 Receptions
- Ricky Sanders (1986-1993) -- 414 Receptions
- Jerry Smith (1965-1977) -- 421 Receptions
- Chris Cooley (2004-2012) -- 429 Receptions
- Gary Clark (1985-1992) -- 549 Receptions
- Santana Moss (2005-2014) -- 581 Receptions
- Charley Taylor (1964-1977) -- 649 Receptions
- Art Monk (1980-1993) -- 888 Receptions
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1937 -- Quarterback Sammy Baugh, TCU
1964 – Wide Receiver Charley Taylor, Arizona State
1980 – Wide Receiver Art Monk, Syracuse
1983 – Cornerback Darrell Green, Texas A&I
2004 – Safety Sean Taylor, Miami
Honorable Mentions:
2000 – Offensive lineman Chris Samuels, Alabama
1981 – Offensive Lineman Mark May, Pittsburgh
1938 – Fullback Andy Farkas, Detroit Mercy
SECOND ROUND:
1964 – Safety Paul Krause, Iowa
1970 – Defensive lineman Bill Brundige, Colorado
1999 – Offensive lineman Jon Jansen, Michigan
THIRD ROUND:
1981 – Offensive lineman Russ Grimm, Pittsburgh
1983 – Defensive lineman Charles Mann, Nevada
2004 – Tight end Chris Cooley, Utah State
FOURTH ROUND:
1960 – Offensive lineman Vince Promuto, Holy Cross
1979 – Tight end Don Warren, San Diego State
1996 –Running back Stephen Davis, Auburn
FIFTH ROUND:
1968 – Punter Mike Bragg, Richmond
Here's a gallery looking back at some of the players the Redskins have taken in the first-round of the NFL Draft through the years.
Sammy Baugh -- 1937
Harry Gilmer -- 1948
Rob Goode -- 1949
Ralph Gugeliemi -- 1955
Don Bosseler -- 1957
Norm Snead -- 1961
Joe Rutgens -- 1961
Pat Richter -- 1963
Charley Taylor -- 1964
Charlie Gogolak -- 1966
Ray McDonald -- 1967
Art Monk -- 1980
Mark May -- 1981
Darrell Green -- 1983
Bobby Wilson -- 1991
Desmond Howard -- 1992
Tom Carter -- 1993
Heath Shuler -- 1994
Michael Westbrook -- 1995
Kenard Lang -- 1997
Champ Bailey -- 1999
LaVar Arrington -- 2000
Chris Samuels -- 2000
Rod Gardner -- 2001
Patrick Ramsey -- 2002
Sean Taylor -- 2004
Carlos Rogers -- 2005
Jason Campbell -- 2005
LaRon Landry -- 2007
Brian Orakpo -- 2009
Trent Williams -- 2010
Ryan Kerrigan -- 2011
Robert Griffin III -- 2012
2015 -- G Brandon Scherff
2016 WR Josh Doctson
2017 - Jonathan Allen
2018 - Daron Payne
1981 – Defensive lineman Dexter Manley, Oklahoma State
1987 – Running back Timmy Smith, Texas Tech
SIXTH ROUND:
1969 – Linebacker Harold McLinton, Southern
1986 – Quarterback Mark Rypien, Washington State
1987 – Offensive Lineman Ed Simmons, Washington
SEVENTH ROUND:
1963 – Punter/End Pat Richter, Wisconsin
1979 – Linebacker Rich Milot, Penn State
1994 – Quarterback Gus Frerotte, Tulsa
LATER ROUNDS:
1942 – Offensive Lineman Al DeMao, 9th Round, Duquesne
1950 – Quarterback Eddie LeBaron, 10th Round, Pacific
1965 – Linebacker Chris Hanburger, 18th Round, North Carolina.
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