One of the most exciting times in professional football is finally here, the NFL combine. I know a lot of people don’t put too much stock into the combine because the talent isn’t running or doing any football activity in actual pads, but to me it’s a chance to at least be that “arm chair GM” that everyone starts to be at this time of the year.
So i figured this would be something cool to do and to get a lot of feedback from our readers. And as far as I’m concerned, it is NEVER to early to start talking about the Redskins and what they might do in the upcoming April 25th draft.
As we know the Skins gave up the “farm” to get Robert Griffin III so they are without a 1st round pick this year. But i think it won’t really affect the Skins that much because the team’s primary focus is on the defensive side of the ball this year where the draft is heavy on defensive players. Although Washington doesn’t have the 1st rounder, they still have 7 selections in this year’s draft because they acquired New England’s 5th round pick as a result of the Albert Haynesworth experiment and eventual trade.
The Redskins’ picks are as follows:
Round 2: 21st pick (51st overall)
Round 3: 32nd pick (85th overall)
Round 4: 22nd pick
Round 5: 21st pick
Round 5: 29th pick (From NE)
Round 6: 23rd pick
Round 7: 22nd pick
So with that being said…here we go!…The Redskins are on the clock:
With the 51st overall pick the Washington Redskins select….
Eric Reid (FS) LSU
Don’t let the whole Laron Landry deal sour you on LSU safties because this kid can flat out ball. A very smart player that can bring the “lumber” from the “woodshed” if he has to, Reid is 6’2 and 212 pounds but plays like he is 230. Eric has tremendous run stuffing skills and seems to have a niche for reading plays. With the Skins safety spots being a huge issue, look for them to really focus in on this position early.
Other FS options: Bacarri Rambo, Phillip Thomas
With the 85th overall pick the Washington Redskins select…
Brennan Williams (OT) UNC
The most athletic tackle in the draft this year. At 6’6 and 318 pounds he would be the prefect fit for a newly exciting Redskins offense. Great at sealing off the edge on screen plays and getting to the second level, Williams would be a cornerstone at right tackle for a very long time for the team.
Other OT options: David Quessenberry, Ricky Wagner
With the 22nd pick in the 4th round the Washington Redskins select…
Tyrann Mathieu (CB) LSU
Surprise, surprise! its the HONEY BADGER! The Skins in my opinion would have the steal of the draft. Mathieu has had a lot of off the field problems , but is looking to prove that he can succeed at the need level. A first round talent, Tyrann is one of the most polished CB coming out in the draft this year. Mathieu has unbelievable ball skills and is not afraid to play physical with opposing wide receivers. Washington’s locker room would help a guy like Mathieu to become the player that everyone knows he can be.
Other CB options: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Marc Anthony
With the 21st pick in the 5th round the Washington Redskins select…
Duke Williams (SS) Nevada
Speed, power and quickness…Williams is a very, very talented safety that has awesome range. At 5-11 and 201 lbs, Williams totaled 106 tackles (5 for a loss) and had 8 pass break ups over the 2012 year.
Other SS options: Ray Ray Armstrong, Alonzo Tweedy
With the 29th pick in the 5th round (from NE) the Washington Redskins select…
Jasper Collins (WR) Mount Union
Following in the foot steps of wide outs like Cecil Shorts and the Redskins very own Pierre Garcon, Collins is looking to take it to the next step. Jasper has break neck speed and great hands which are certainly plusses when trying to make an NFL roster. Collins had a nice senior season with 92 receptions and 1,694 yards receiving.
Other WR options: Conner Vernon, Tavarres King
With the 23rd overall pick in the 6th round, the Washington Redskins select…
Steve Greer (ILB) UVA
Skins add more linebacker depth with this pick. Greer has excellent tackling ability and will be learning from the best in London Fletcher, assuming he returns for another year.
Other ILB options: Uona Kaveinga, Travis Brown
With the 22nd pick in the 7th round, the Washington Redskins select…
Brandon McGee (CB) Miami
McGee would fit in nice at nickel corner with the Skins. While not the fastest guy, Brandon has “ball hawk” instincts and the ability to make a tackle, something you need out of your corners.
Other CB options: Will Davis, B.W. Webb
Well there you have it guys, please fee free to leave your thoughts/comments/suggestions below. There will more than likely be some changes in between now and draft day, including possibly trading for some more later picks. I will more than likely be putting together another mock draft the closer we get to draft day.
14 Comments
I love it…I do think the SKins will draft a rb in one of the later rounds though
I could see that as well. Maybe like a smaller, change of pace back with some solid speed? You got any guys that would fit that mold in mind?
I love the draft! Good job
This mock has some very solid picks. I do think the redskins would be a positive influence for the honey badger. HTTR !
Im hoping my Bengals get the Honey Badger…hes too perfect for them
I like your style Trev, good choices. I could see the Reid and Williams being great fits with the first two picks. It seems like Mathieu is getting hyped back up so if we want him I have a feeling we might have to take him before the 4th rounder. Just my feeling.
Yeah I think if they want the Honey Badger they might have to spend a third on him…maybe even the teams 2nd rounder
Do you think Reid is definitely going to be there with our 2nd? Or Mathieu with our 4th?
I personally don’t see either being there at those picks. I don’t see Reid getting past the cowboys in round 2. Someone will take Mathieu in the 3rd, thinking he’ll change
The way the combine and the hype machine is going, I don’t know if Reid is going to be available by time the Skins pick. And if we want Tyrann, I think it is going to have to be earlier than the 4th…maybe even spend our 2nd rounder on him.
@Jimmy B, from what I’m getting I think the skins are gonna go saftey first but if mathieu is there they will not think twice!
In what round? 2?
yes sir! i think at this point if you want to take him and he’s sitting right there you cant hope that he can fall to you in round 3
Ha! I have a hard time seeing us draft him in round 5, let a lone round 2. He’s this generations pac man jones. Taking him in round 2 could be a huge mistake.
We’ll survive if we don’t take him. This draft is loaded with talent at DB. And most of that other talent at DB cares enough about their team and about the game that won’t make the off field mistakes that Mathieu continues to make.