Kyshoen Jarrett to Washington Redskins: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

At this stage of the draft, teams are usually looking for depth players who can help on special teams. The Washington Redskins are no different after general manager Scot McCloughan used three picks in Round 6 on prospects seemingly initially destined for football's third phase.

The first is former Virginia Tech safety Kyshoen Jarrett. At face value, he answers the need for an obvious backup for newly acquired veteran free safety Dashon Goldson.

There are plenty of options at the strong safety position, where free-agent arrival Jeron Johnson figures to start. But the former Seattle Seahawks depth player may be pushed by any one of Duke Ihenacho, Phillip Thomas and Akeem Davis.

But no such level of competition exists behind Goldson. Jarrett may take care of that, though, as a player with a free safety build at 5'10" and 200 pounds.

He's also a defensive back who loves to hit. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein highlighted Jarrett's physical brand of football:

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Plays the game with intensity and energy. Ready to get downhill and battle in run support with every snap. Lines up defense and does a solid job of covering tight ends, despite lack of height. Diligent in coverage to make up for lack of athleticism.

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Interestingly, Zierlein also called him "more linebacker than safety." That's not a description that immediately seems to recommend a player operating at free safety.

But B/R's Matt Miller is concerned about Jarrett's lack of pro-ready size, although he does commend the player's attacking instincts in the box:

Yet the Redskins are one team probably unlikely to care if Jarrett's more hitter than coverage defender. So is Goldson.

McCloughan also has a history of emphasizing physicality in the secondary. He followed that mantra with both the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, two fierce rivals once both defined by their punishing defensive backs.

What's really intriguing about Jarrett is the variety he could offer the sub-package defenses. He made it clear he can play multiple roles, per Mike Jones of The Washington Post:

Having a linebacker-style safety who's not afraid to hit protects the run-defending integrity of multiple-defensive back sets. Jarrett's downhill instincts could also make him useful in any of new defensive coordinator Joe Barry's blitz schemes.

First and foremost, though, his initial impact is likely to come on special teams. Fortunately, Jarrett already knows the importance of strong play in that area, from his days at the collegiate level:

Washington's usually dire special teams made mild improvement in 2014. But the unit still has a ways to go. Stocking the coverage groups with willing hitters can only help.

Jarrett coming off the board may have surprised some, but as a smart and physical player, he certainly fits the mold of McCloughan's draft plan.