The Washington Redskins have been drafting players since 1937. Here’s a look at the best draft picks by position for the Redskins:

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Sammy Baugh, first round, 1937, TCU. Slingin' Sammy became the face of the franchise for 16 years, leading the Redskins to two NFL titles -- in 1937 and 1942. He excelled not only at quarterback, but also as a punter and defensive back. Baugh led the league in passing six times -- a record that still stands -- and was named first-team All-Pro seven times.

Running back: Larry Brown, eighth round, 1969, Kansas State. Brown became the focal point of the Redskins’ offense, especially under run-heavy coach George Allen. Brown's hard running was a big reason Washington reached Super Bowl VII. Brown’s stats aren’t dominant -- 5,875 yards and 3.8 yards per carry -- but his tough running style earned him four straight Pro Bowls appearances and two All-Pro nominations.

Wide receiver: Art Monk, first round, 1980, Syracuse. Monk was once the NFL’s all-time leading receiver, and his career was more about substance and consistency than flash. He finished with 940 receptions and was part of three Super Bowl championships. The Hall of Famer still holds the NFL record for most consecutive seasons with at least 35 receptions (15) and four Redskins records: yards from scrimmage (13,053), receiving yards (12,026), receptions (888) and consecutive games with at least one catch (164).

Tight end: Jerry Smith, ninth round, 1965, Arizona State. Jordan Reed could someday take this spot, but he needs to stay healthy and continue to excel. In a run-heavy era, Smith still caught 421 passes, including a record for tight ends at the time of 60 touchdowns, which remains third most in franchise history. Smith made two Pro Bowls. He is included in the Redskins’ Ring of Fame.

Tackle: Trent Williams, first round, 2010, Oklahoma. This was very close between two highly athletic players -- Williams and Chris Samuels -- and not a lot separates them. Williams has made five straight Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team; Samuels, who made six Pro Bowls in 10 years, had a couple of seasons midway through his career where he wasn’t quite his old self.

Guard: Russ Grimm, third round, 1981, Pitt. The Hall of Famer was an original Hog and a mainstay along the line for the Redskins' three Super Bowl championships. Grimm was a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade team of the 1980s.

Center: Len Hauss, ninth round, 1964, Georgia. He was considered light for a starting center, but he started from the time he arrived until he retired, playing in 196 games overall. Hauss made six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1967-72.

DEFENSE

End: Dexter Manley, fifth round, 1981, Oklahoma State. He has been the Redskins' sack leader since 1982 with 91; he had 18.5 during his one All-Pro season in 1986. Off-field issues ended his Redskins’ career after the 1989 season, but during his time in Washington, he was the team’s best pass-rusher.

Tackle: Bill Brundige, second round, 1970, Colorado. This was the thinnest position group among draft picks, with Darryl Grant and Joe Rutgens as the other options. Brundige was drafted as an end, but he started at tackle throughout his eight seasons (blocking the field goal attempt by Miami's Garo Yepremian in Super Bowl VII). He had 48 sacks (unofficially) and played a crucial role stopping the run for a defense that routinely ranked among the top 10 during his tenure.

Linebacker: Chris Hanburger, 18th round, 1965, North Carolina. Another Hall of Famer, Hanburger was a four-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowler in 14 seasons. He served as the defensive leader under coach George Allen in the 1970s -- all of his All-Pro bids occurred under Allen.

Cornerback: Darrell Green, first round, 1983, Texas A&M-Kingsville. This pick was a no-brainer, as Green entered the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He was named All-Pro four times and earned seven Pro Bowl trips. Green, who played 20 years, set an NFL record for a defensive player with 295 games played. He intercepted 54 passes.

Safety: Paul Krause, second round, 1964, Iowa. Sean Taylor was right behind and was ascending toward becoming a Hall of Fame-level player when he was murdered. But Krause intercepted 28 passes in his first four seasons and was named All-Pro twice before the Redskins traded him. He set the NFL record with 81 interceptions en route to the Hall of Fame.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Chip Lohmiller, second round, 1988, Minnesota. In seven seasons with Washington, Lohmiller made 71.8 percent of his field goal attempts, but in 1991 -- his lone All-Pro season -- he made 31 of 43 attempts and all 56 of his extra points with a career-high 34 touchbacks on 102 kickoffs.

Punter: Sammy Baugh, first round, 1937, TCU. The Redskins haven’t drafted a punter who has lasted more than half a season, and even though Baugh's primary position was quarterback, he excelled in this area. He averaged 45.1 yards per punt in his career and led the league in this category from 1940-43.