Here we will be taking a look at possible prospects in each round of the draft for the Redskins. Even with free agency at the twighlight stage the ‘Skins still have a lot of holes to fill on the roster. With the Redskins saying that they are open to trading the 5th overall pick, I will also have possible players the Redskins could target if they trade back. So I hope you enjoy!
Players/Positions in order from what I think what position they should target with that pick.
Players/Positions in order from what I think what position they should target with that pick.
Fourth Round Pick 105:
Safeties:
Anthony Harris
Adrian Amos
Kurtis Drummond
This would probably be one of the Redskins best picks if they grab Anthony Harris from Virginia in the 4th round. He fractured his tibia at the end of his senior season and wasn’t able to participate in the combine or his pro-day so he lost so traction and has been overlooked. But he would be able to sit behind Johnson and Goldson for a year and learn the defense and rest his shoulder. He can pass defend (led the nation in interceptions in 2013) and can also defend against the run pretty well, but still needs to work a little bit more in that area and in tackling. Adrian Amos has strong football intelligence, likes to watch and digest tape, and has good cover skills. The one main thing about him that could be considered bad and good thing is he is a risk taker trying to make big plays, which can turn out very bad or very good. He is also very versatile and can fit in multiple schemes. Kurtis Drummond has the ball skills and closing burst of a starting NFL free safety, but his instincts and tackling could scare teams away from putting him as a center fielder.
Anthony Harris
Adrian Amos
Kurtis Drummond
This would probably be one of the Redskins best picks if they grab Anthony Harris from Virginia in the 4th round. He fractured his tibia at the end of his senior season and wasn’t able to participate in the combine or his pro-day so he lost so traction and has been overlooked. But he would be able to sit behind Johnson and Goldson for a year and learn the defense and rest his shoulder. He can pass defend (led the nation in interceptions in 2013) and can also defend against the run pretty well, but still needs to work a little bit more in that area and in tackling. Adrian Amos has strong football intelligence, likes to watch and digest tape, and has good cover skills. The one main thing about him that could be considered bad and good thing is he is a risk taker trying to make big plays, which can turn out very bad or very good. He is also very versatile and can fit in multiple schemes. Kurtis Drummond has the ball skills and closing burst of a starting NFL free safety, but his instincts and tackling could scare teams away from putting him as a center fielder.
Right Tackles:
Rob Havensten
Jamon Brown
Ty Sambrailo
Rob Havensten is a huge player standing at 6’7” and weighing 321 but he has surprising feet to pair with good length and balance, Havenstein has the tools to be a starting right tackle in the league. Jamon Brown could play either guard or tackle, he has a lot of potential at either position with great quickness off the snap. He also visited the Redskins for a pre-draft visit. Ty Sambrailo has good feet and movement skills but his overall strength could derail his NFL success, he would need to add a lot more strength before he competes for a starting role.
Rob Havensten
Jamon Brown
Ty Sambrailo
Rob Havensten is a huge player standing at 6’7” and weighing 321 but he has surprising feet to pair with good length and balance, Havenstein has the tools to be a starting right tackle in the league. Jamon Brown could play either guard or tackle, he has a lot of potential at either position with great quickness off the snap. He also visited the Redskins for a pre-draft visit. Ty Sambrailo has good feet and movement skills but his overall strength could derail his NFL success, he would need to add a lot more strength before he competes for a starting role.
Running Backs:
Mike Davis
Javorius Allen
Jeremy Langford
David Cobb
Mike Davis would be a great 3rd down running playing behind Alfed Morris. He has surprising speed and can get to the secondary quickly for long runs. The only thing holding Davis back is conditioning, he will have ti be able to keep that speed to get past the secondary. Javorius Allen can make plays in late in games and he can cut on a dime and get yards out of nothing; he also averaged 11.3 yards per catch last season. Jeremy Langford isn’t a very physical runner but he could compete to play on third down with the pretty good speed and creativity he has. David Cobb is a very physical runner, but while adjusting to the speed in the NFL might take him some time, he could become more than just a complementary back if he’s in the right scheme.
Mike Davis
Javorius Allen
Jeremy Langford
David Cobb
Mike Davis would be a great 3rd down running playing behind Alfed Morris. He has surprising speed and can get to the secondary quickly for long runs. The only thing holding Davis back is conditioning, he will have ti be able to keep that speed to get past the secondary. Javorius Allen can make plays in late in games and he can cut on a dime and get yards out of nothing; he also averaged 11.3 yards per catch last season. Jeremy Langford isn’t a very physical runner but he could compete to play on third down with the pretty good speed and creativity he has. David Cobb is a very physical runner, but while adjusting to the speed in the NFL might take him some time, he could become more than just a complementary back if he’s in the right scheme.
Cornerbacks:
Craig Mager
Bobby McCain
Craig Mager was a productive player who plays with aggressiveness and competitiveness. He closes quickly on throws underneath and has the leaping ability to challenge jump balls, but teams question his ability to carry deep speed. But with his talent he has the potential to becoming a starter. Bobby McCain has good instincts and ball skills to be a really good slot corner. He had 19 passes defensed and 11 interceptions over his last 22 starts.
Craig Mager
Bobby McCain
Craig Mager was a productive player who plays with aggressiveness and competitiveness. He closes quickly on throws underneath and has the leaping ability to challenge jump balls, but teams question his ability to carry deep speed. But with his talent he has the potential to becoming a starter. Bobby McCain has good instincts and ball skills to be a really good slot corner. He had 19 passes defensed and 11 interceptions over his last 22 starts.
Guards:
Mark Glowinski
John Miller
Mark Glowinski has good feet and some power, he is a converted right tackle who has potential to be good in pass protection also. The physical traits combined with the toughness and intelligence should give him a shot to become a starter at some point. John Miller isn’t the best athlete at his position but the pure power in his upper body and his hands have scouts excited and there is a belief that he will be better as a pro than he was in college.
Mark Glowinski
John Miller
Mark Glowinski has good feet and some power, he is a converted right tackle who has potential to be good in pass protection also. The physical traits combined with the toughness and intelligence should give him a shot to become a starter at some point. John Miller isn’t the best athlete at his position but the pure power in his upper body and his hands have scouts excited and there is a belief that he will be better as a pro than he was in college.
Wide Receivers:
Darren Waller
Stefon Diggs
Vince Mayle
Darren Waller is 6’6” and is a fast player, he has ligament hands and body control; he could become a great red-zone threat. Stefon Diggs doesn’t possess the strength or long speed to play on the outside, but he could be a really good slot receiver in the pros. He can also make things happen when he has the ball in his hands, and has a ton of potential is he gets drafted by the right coaches. Vince Mayle doesn’t have much playing experience but he has the size and ability to win vertically, but would most likely need to be red-shirted is first season.
Darren Waller
Stefon Diggs
Vince Mayle
Darren Waller is 6’6” and is a fast player, he has ligament hands and body control; he could become a great red-zone threat. Stefon Diggs doesn’t possess the strength or long speed to play on the outside, but he could be a really good slot receiver in the pros. He can also make things happen when he has the ball in his hands, and has a ton of potential is he gets drafted by the right coaches. Vince Mayle doesn’t have much playing experience but he has the size and ability to win vertically, but would most likely need to be red-shirted is first season.
Outside Linebackers:
Davis Tull
Jordan Hicks
Davis Tull uses smarts, skill and toughness to dominate his level of competition. Coming from a smaller school, Tull has a high ceiling. Jordan Hicks has the necessary size, speed, and athleticism to play in the league, but he plays seeing just what’s in front of him.
Davis Tull
Jordan Hicks
Davis Tull uses smarts, skill and toughness to dominate his level of competition. Coming from a smaller school, Tull has a high ceiling. Jordan Hicks has the necessary size, speed, and athleticism to play in the league, but he plays seeing just what’s in front of him.
Defensive Tackle:
Tyeler Davison
Bobby Richardson
Xavier Cooper
Christian Covington
Tyeler Davison is a powerful player who has pretty good athleticism and produced in 2014. He has potential to be an outstanding pro. Bobby Richardson he has outstanding pursuit and he has the ability to shed blocks and find the ball quickly. His athleticism and hand usage make him an ascending prospect with starter potential. Xavier Cooper has above-average athleticism and lacks power, but he has the ability to win with his hands and be a disruptive pass-rusher as a rotational defensive tackle. Christian Covington missed most of the 2014 season with a knee injury but he has good initial quickness and would be a rotational player.
Tyeler Davison
Bobby Richardson
Xavier Cooper
Christian Covington
Tyeler Davison is a powerful player who has pretty good athleticism and produced in 2014. He has potential to be an outstanding pro. Bobby Richardson he has outstanding pursuit and he has the ability to shed blocks and find the ball quickly. His athleticism and hand usage make him an ascending prospect with starter potential. Xavier Cooper has above-average athleticism and lacks power, but he has the ability to win with his hands and be a disruptive pass-rusher as a rotational defensive tackle. Christian Covington missed most of the 2014 season with a knee injury but he has good initial quickness and would be a rotational player.
Inside Linebackers:
Taiwan Jones
Ramik Wilson
Taiwan Jones plays with outstanding power and toughness but a lack of instincts and coverage ability could hold him back some. Ramik Wilson flashes explosiveness occasionally, but not enough. He’s been productive the past two seasons and he’s been able to play well on special teams also.
Taiwan Jones
Ramik Wilson
Taiwan Jones plays with outstanding power and toughness but a lack of instincts and coverage ability could hold him back some. Ramik Wilson flashes explosiveness occasionally, but not enough. He’s been productive the past two seasons and he’s been able to play well on special teams also.
Defensive End:
Frank Clark
Markus Golden
Frank Clark is an explosive and powerful player, but he had some off-the-field issues in the past, but scouts believed he cleared that up in his interviews at the combine. Markus Golden doesn’t have much torque to his game, he comes off the ball with purpose but doesn’t have the explosive traits. He has some potential but would mainly play special teams.
Frank Clark
Markus Golden
Frank Clark is an explosive and powerful player, but he had some off-the-field issues in the past, but scouts believed he cleared that up in his interviews at the combine. Markus Golden doesn’t have much torque to his game, he comes off the ball with purpose but doesn’t have the explosive traits. He has some potential but would mainly play special teams.
My Pick: Anthony Harris, S, Virginia
Backup Options: Rob Havensten, OT, Wisconsin or Darren Waller, WR, Georgia Tech
Backup Options: Rob Havensten, OT, Wisconsin or Darren Waller, WR, Georgia Tech