Redskins draft Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin in 3rd round

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins have selected Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin in the third round of the NFL draft.

McLaurin will be a familiar presence for Washington’s first-round selection, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins. The receiver caught 35 passes for 701 yards during his senior season with the Buckeyes.

Washington’s offense lacked speed last season. The 6-foot McLaurin ran a 4.35 40-time at the NFL Combine. The current depth chart lacks proven threats at receiver beyond Josh Doctson and Paul Richardson, who ended last season on Injured Reserve with a clavicle injury.

The Redskins added defensive help Thursday by selecting defensive end Montez Sweat after trading second-round picks in 2019 and 2020 to the Indianapolis Colts for the 26th overall selection.

Washington also has the 96th overall pick later in the third round.