Arie Kouandjio to Washington Redskins: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

It came about two rounds later than expected, but Scot McCloughan finally added a true power-based blocker to the interior of the Washington Redskins' offensive line. He tabbed Alabama's Arie Kouandjio, a thickly built guard, but not one without plenty of question marks.

The main one concerns his history of knee problems. CBS Sports' draft analyst Rob Rang detailed how Kouandjio underwent "multiple knee surgeries to both knees," during his time with the Crimson Tide.

Yet Rang also described how, when healthy, Kouandjio's playing style is perfect for a power scheme:

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Active hands to latch-and-drive, steer defenders out of the play and generating movement. Seeks contact. Always looking for someone to hit. Good phone-booth quickness with coordinated feet. Strong initial push. Flips his body to cut off defenders and seal run lanes.

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Those qualities are no doubt what drew McCloughan to the 6'5", 310-pounder. Washington's new general manager has already emphasized "in-line power" as a priority for the new season, according to Liz Clarke of The Washington Post. It's why Bill Callahan was hired from hated NFC East rival the Dallas Cowboys to tutor a stronger, beefier O-line.

B/R's Michael Felder commends Kounadjio for how he shifts into space, which is a key quality on the kind of pulling and trap plays power teams love to use:

That's why slight and uninspiring incumbent Chris Chester should be a nervous man after Koaundjio's selection. The 32-year-old has struggled mightily during most of his four seasons with the Burgundy and Gold.

It doesn't help Chester's cause that he's carrying a prohibitive, $4.8 million cap hit into the new season, per Spotrac.com. While the Redskins added 6'3", 315-pound left guard Shawn Lauvao in free agency last year to begin the transition toward a bigger offensive front, 303-pounder Chester's days in D.C. could be numbered.

This pick could also be bad news for last year's third-rounder, Spencer Long. He failed to beat Chester out of the lineup as a rookie, but head coach Jay Gruden has expressed confidence Long could make an impact at right guard in his second year, per ESPN's John Keim.

But Kouandjio's arrival has to cast doubt on that idea. Of course, that's assuming he can prove his knees will hold up at the pro level.

He'll also have to dispel the idea that he's something of a reach in the fourth round. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein had him pegged as a fifth- or even a sixth-round option.

The injury history no doubt had an influence on Zierlein's thinking. But those projections have done little to dampen the player's confidence. In fact, he's even guaranteed a Pro Bowl appearance at the next level, according to Brandon Parker of The Washington Post.

As a natural scheme fit for what the Redskins hope to do on Callahan's watch, Kouandjio could prove a steal if he stays healthy.