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[Burgundy Burner]

More from Walter FB...

Draft Day Two Winners

Washington Redskins:

David Amerson, CB, N.C. State and Jordan Reed, TE, Florida

The Redskins had to get some cornerback help and were able to land a supremely talented prospect. Washington has perhaps the best defensive backs coach in the NFL in Raheem Morris. Amerson has a great skill set with size, speed and elite ball skills. However, he was prone to getting burned by double moves in 2012 because he was overly aggressive, trying to jump routes for interceptions.

Morris will teach Amerson to play more disciplined football. Amerson was viewed as a future top-10 pick at this time last year, so this could be a huge steal. The Redskins lacked a first-round pick, but they landed a first-round talent who could turn into a stud corner.

Washington also grabbed a good receiving tight end in Reed. He will be a nice weapon to work the middle of the field and the short portion. Reed is a fantastic athlete who should have his blocking weakness masked by the Redskins' blocking scheme. He also gives Washington a nice h-back option. Reed should be a good weapon for Robert Griffin III to work with.

 

[tshile]

Thanks for those ratings BB

 

[McD5]

From Walter Football:

2013 NFL Draft Individual Grades:

51. David Amerson, DB, N.C. State: C+ Grade
David Amerson had an outstanding 2011 campaign and was once considered a top-15 prospect. And then 2012 happened. Amerson was picked on quite often. He probably should have been chosen in the third round, but he does fill a big need, regardless of whether Washington plans on using him at corner or safety.

Follow @walterfootball for updates.

85. Jordan Reed, TE, Florida: C Grade
I don't think the Redskins have enough selections to make a luxury pick like this. Jordan Reed doesn't fill a need whatsoever, but he'll be an intriguing long-term weapon for Robert Griffin. However, Washington's secondary is terrible and is in desperate need of several upgrades.

119. Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State: A Grade
I'm positive I mocked Phillip Thomas to the Redskins in the third round, so he's a slight steal in the middle of the fourth frame. Thomas is a versatile safety, which is exactly what Washington needs considering Brandon Meriweather's injury concerns.

154. Chris Thompson, RB, Florida State: C- Grade
Surprise, surprise, Mike Shanahan used a late-round pick on a running back. I don't know anyone who considered Chris Thomas a draftable prospect, but I don't want to be one to question a Shanahan running back pick.

162. Brandon Jenkins, DE/OLB, Florida State: B+ Grade
The Redskins found out the hard way how important rush linebacking depth is when Brian Orakpo went down in Week 2 last year. Brandon Jenkins is coming off an injury of his own (foot), but he'll provide a solid Plan B in the event of another player getting hurt.

191. Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia: A Grade
The Redskins did a great job of coming away with two steals at the safety position on Day 3. Bacarri Rambo should have gone in the third or fourth round. Washington will love his instinctive play.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

After reviewing our first two picks, Walter changed his tune earlier today and gave the team some kudos (as posted above). They call Amerson a possible stud corner and Reed a great fit who could thrive with RG3.

 

[Snydershrugged]

Didnt see that coming

 

[Elephant]

Another RB with the 7th? Meh... Maybe a couple of lineman in UDFA...

 

[Beans]

Jawan Jamison...initials J.J...worst pick of the draft.

That analysis is probably as accurate as the draftniks.

 

[tshile]

Another RB with the 7th? Meh... Maybe a couple of lineman in UDFA...

Yeah... Little disappointed they didn't take a flyer on a d or o lineman... I suppose they have a little better of a clue than I do though.

 

[Snydershrugged]

Both RB's today are 5'7"

 

[McD5]

I would have liked Rogers there. Teams must really hate his personality.

 

[servumtuum]

NFL profile didn't have a complete profile on Jamison so I got this from CBS Sports.

OVERVIEW
After rushing for 1,972 yards with 13 touchdowns on the ground over the past two seasons, Jamison decided to forgo his final two years of eligibility at Rutgers to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.
He's valued by scouts for his versatility as well, combining for 36 receptions for 351 yards and another touchdown during the past two seasons.

"I just made my decision based off what was best for me and what was best for my family," Jamison said in declaring for the draft. "It took like a couple of weeks. I was thinking about it before the season ended. I was thinking about what I wanted to do. And once I got my grade, I just talked to my family and sat amongst myself and thought about it and I knew what I wanted."

Jamison turned in a second-team All-Big East season in 2012 with 1,075 rushing yards and four touchdowns despite being bothered by an ankle injury late in the season. That made him just the third Scarlet Knights running back since 1976 to top the 1,000-yard barrier.

"I can catch out of the backfield, I can run between the tackles, I can run outside and I can pass block too," Jamison said. "I feel like I can do it all."

Jamison is an intriguing prospect, especially as many NFL teams prefer a running back by committee approach.

"Jawan has been an exciting player for us during his career," said Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood in a release. "He is a running back with tremendous vision, great balance and has the gift to make people miss in the open field. We wish Jawan well as he begins his journey to play in the NFL."

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS: Versatile back who can provide production as a runner between the tackles and as a receiver out of the backfield. Elusive runner who isn't afraid of contact.
WEAKNESSES: While he has a tough mentality when running with the ball, Jamison is still undersized at 5-8, 200 pounds and likely lacks the bulk to be an every-down back in the NFL.

COMPARES TO: Ray Rice, RB, Ravens -- Jamison has a build -- and game -- similar to his fellow former Rutgers star, demonstrating the elusiveness expected of a back his size and the hard-running mentality of one much bigger.

--Rob Rang


Ray Rice? Really?

 

[Dead Money]

I can't wait to see what the offense looks like this year. One thing is for sure... Screens to little bowling ball backs seem to be in our future.

 

[Beans]

If that Ray Rice comparison is accurate...**** just got real.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Trust the RB selections.

On to the UDFAs. Let's get a few gems in that lot as well.

 

[Jimbo]

The Smurfs redux? Another head scratcher but for this guy to forego two years of eligibility you have to figure he'll be hungry. It seems like Shanny has turned into a mad scientist.

 

[McD5]

Jimbo, Jamison's mother was diagnosed with cancer. He cites financial need as the reason why he came out early.

I guess his college didn't pay too well.

 

[Goaldeje]

Shoulda gone to Auburn.

 

[Yusuf06]

Shoulda gone to Auburn.

I was really hoping we'd find a RT but such is life. Let's just hope they can use the scheme to keep RGIII upright as much as possible. Overall, not a bad draft. I'm not a fan of the boom or bust mentality but if it works we've really put ourselves in good shape.

Finally...

"I just talked to my family and sat amongst myself and thought about it and I knew what I wanted." ---Jawan Jamison

I guess he's so good he's more than one player by himself. Wokka Wokka Wokka!

 

[Win4us]

High risk/high reward drafting. Love it. Living on the edge...

Ha, I read this and immediately the Aerosmith "Livin on the Edge" popped in there. I know, I'm weird.

 

[Win4us]

Yeah... Little disappointed they didn't take a flyer on a d or o lineman... I suppose they have a little better of a clue than I do though.

Nah..we're gonna grab that RT in the 2nd next year.