Let’s assume for a second that Albert Hanyesworth isn’t going anywhere and Mike Shanahan is bluffing about taking a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in Thursday night’s draft.

The Redskins’ most pressing need as of right now is offensive tackle. With that in mind, will they select Oklahoma State’s Russell Okung or Oklahoma’s Trent Williams at No. 4?

Many regard Okung to be the best offensive tackle prospect in this year’s draft. He has great size at 6’5”, 307 pounds, excellent strength and plays with a nasty demeanor. He’s essentially everything pro scouts look for in a left tackle, outside of the fact that he’s a bit raw and can sometimes play too tall.

Meanwhile, Williams is renowned for his athleticism. He’s quick, agile and a natural knee bender. At 6’4”, he doesn’t have the height of Okung but he’s just as tough and nasty as his Oklahoma State counterpart.

Assuming both players are still on the board when the Skins are on the clock at No. 4, which OT wins an all-exclusive trip to Washington next season? Okung is the better overall prospect, but the wild card in this scenario is that the Redskins are implementing the zone-blocking scheme under Shanahan and therefore, Williams might be the better fit.

In fact, that’s my prediction. Williams is the better athlete and understands positioning and sealing off defenders better than any offensive tackle in this draft. He’s essentially the ideal fit for Shanahan’s zone-blocking scheme and therefore, even if Okung is still on the board I believe Washington will surprise and take Williams.

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