Just when you thought the Skins were enjoying a quiet summer... the team bolstered its defensive line by taking Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon in the third round of the NFL's supplemental draft (they'll lose a third round pick in the 2010 draft). The Wildcat was declared ineligible for his senior season after testing positive for a banned diuretic supplement.
Jarmon tallied 130 tackles and 17 and a half sacks over three seasons in Lexington; his best campaign was 2007 when he notched 13 sacks and was voted second team all-SEC. 2008 brought added attention from opposing offensive lines and Jarmon's sacks shrunk to 4 and a half. At 6-3 and 278 pounds (with a 40-time ranging from 4.75 to 4.84) the newest Redskin could fit in at either defensive end or tackle... some experts have him pencilled in at left end; regardless Jarmon should be able to add depth by giving veterans Andre Carter and Phillip Daniels additional rest.
A good football team is like a nice steak dinner--and for years the Skins have focused more on sides (runningbacks, receivers and defensive backs) that the entree (both lines). Two years ago I had wished they'd taken Maryland tackle Jared Gaither--who's settled in well with the Ravens. Taking Jarmon in addition to the drafting of Brian Orakpo and signing of Albert Haynesworth should pay dividends defensively this fall. Now if they can only get some OL depth.
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