Washington selected Cincinnati S Darrick Forrest with the No. 163 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Forrest (6'0/206) was a three-year starter for a Cincinnati defense that boasted one of the best secondaries in the country over that span. Forrest can operate from both split-field alignments as well as the centerfielder in two-high. He shows impressive vision, impressive 4.43 speed, and decent 6.93-second three-cone agility. Forrest can match up in man at times, though it would be a stretch to say he excels at man coverage. Forrest is a competent tackler, which helps him out regardless of alignment or assignment. Forrest’s all-around nature makes him an immediate contributor as a third safety with the potential to fill in or work up to a starting safety spot in a zone-oriented defense.
