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The entered the draft knowing that they needed to add another running back to their inconsistent backfield. They might've waited until Day 3 to get that done, but when the Redskins made their move, they made sure they got their guy.With the 114th overall pick (fourth round) in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Redskins selected running back . NFLDraftScout.com's Spencer Hall gave the pick Dmitry Orlov Jersey a B+, writing that Perine "fills a need at RB, giving the Redskins a good 1-2 punch in the backfield."Talk about getting great value in the fourth round. Jonas Siegenthaler Jersey A source told me pre-draft that Perine was the team's highest rated RB after Cook, Fournette and McCaffrey. They got their guy. Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) At Oklahoma, Perine was incredible productive. In three seasons, he averaged 6.0 yards per carry and rushed for 49 touchdowns. He's a physical and powerful running who is also capable of serving Mike Gartner Jersey as a fine pa s protector. He does need to work on his receiving skills -- he caught just 40 pa ses in three years -- but the Redskins should be able to find a way to use him as a runner. A year ago, the Redskins began the season with as their primary back. Over time, Robert Kelley took over as the team's starter and he flashed potential at times (704 yards and six touchdowns). Overall, the Redskins finished the year ranked 27th in rushing attempts and 21st in rushing yards.The Redskins were smart to add another Christian Djoos Jersey guy to the mix. If Kelley keeps up his production and Perine lives up to his promise, Washington will have an impre sive one-two combination behind . If one of the two falters, Washington should still John Carlson Jersey be set by riding the hotter of the two hands.Perine will have some instant Fantasy appeal due to immense talent and the Redskins' talented offensive line, but the fact that the team will likely utilize a committee approach in the running game might dampen his Fantasy outlook. Still, from a pure real-life football perspective, it's tough not to love this pick in the fourth round. Washington is doing smart things. Weird!