Burner’s Burning Questions – The Mock Drafts, 2014 (Continual Updates)
The BBQ mocks continue as we get a closer look at the prospects. The frequency of mocks will increase as we get closer to the draft and it will be a daily feature in the final week. Feel free to add your own ideas and mocks as we go along.
Team needs are OL, DL, MLB, CB, and FS. Some of these issues could be settled (somewhat) in free agency, but we will address those potential signings in future mocks. Each week, there will be mocks with and without trades. The format is a bit different than what we have seen in the past. In each round, other candidates for selection are featured.
This newest mock takes things a bit to the extreme, but such a scenario can’t be ruled out. This is BBQ’s “Hey, you never know - it could happen” kind of perspective. Without any further delays, here is the “Fantasy” mock of 2014.
Round Two:
The Redskins trade down a few positions with a QB needy team and gain a third rounder. Some first round hopefuls have fallen to the second round and a run on them begins.
Round Two:
The Redskins trade down again and receive two second round picks.
Round Two: Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia
Moses is the latest Virginia product to continue a tradition of quality tackle prospects from President Jefferson’s university. He is a talented player who should fit in at the right tackle position.
Round Two: Dion Bailey, S, USC
Bailey is a superb athlete and has good coverage skills. He led Southern Cal in interceptions and recorded an impressive six and a half tackles for a loss.
Other Possibilities:
Dominique Easley, DE, Florida
Gabe Jackson, G, Mississippi State
Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Round Three: Keith McGill, CB, Utah
The Redskins have met with McGill and they are impressed with his size, speed, and ball hawking skills. He had an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl and continued to showcase his talent at the combine.
Round Three: Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
The young Razorback is ready to be plugged in right away and become a mainstay on the Redskins roster for the next decade. He has a nasty streak and possesses great mobility for his size.
Other Possibilities:
Ahmad Dixon, S, Baylor
Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska
DaQuan Jones, DT, Penn State
Weston Richburg, C, Colorado State
Round Four:
The Redskins trade down and receive a fourth round pick and a fifth rounder.
Round Four: Brent Urban, DE, Virginia
The Redskins return to Virginia and pluck an impressive 3-4 defensive end to bolster the line. Urban has enormous upside and would fit into the rotation quickly and could be a starter by mid season.
Round Four:
The Redskins trade Kirk Cousins for a fourth round pick.
Round Four: Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
The best pure route runner in the draft is a big bodied Badger who puts up large and consistent numbers. With wide receivers such as Garcon, Jackson, Roberts, and Abbrederis, a weakness last season becomes the best unit on the team.
Other Possibilities:
Daniel McCullers, DT, Tennessee
Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
Kenny Ladler, S, Vanderbilt
Taylor Hart, DE, Oregon
Round Five: Cyril Richardson, G, Baylor
The Redskins are surprised to see Richardson falling to the fifth round and realize that he provides good value at this juncture. He is a big guard who can pull effectively and provide superb pass protection. Robert Griffin, III puts a good word in for his former teammate.
Round Five: Max Bullough, ILB, Michigan State
Bullough grades much higher, but a deep draft and a couple of issues drops him to the fifth round. The issues are behind him and the Spartan looks to replace London Fletcher.
Other Possibilities:
Jeoffrey Pagan, DE/DT, Alabama
James Hurst, OT, North Carolina
Justin Ellis, DT, Louisiana Tech
Jordan Zumwalt, ILB/OLB, UCLA
Round Six:
The Redskins trade down and receive two sixth round picks.
Round Six: DeAndre Coleman, DE/DT, California
Coleman is a great fit at defensive end in a 3-4 scheme and has the ability to play some defensive tackle when needed. He would be a depth addition, but could become a starter within a year or two.
Round Six: Beau Allen, DT, Wisconsin
The sixth round is used to shore up the defensive line. Allen is a behemoth at the tackle position and had a sensational season for the highly ranked Badgers. He is a good fit in either a 3-4 defense or a 4-3.
Other Possibilities:
Jay Prosch, FB, Auburn
Tyler Larsen, C, Utah State
Andrew Norwell, OT, Ohio State
Charles Leno, Jr., OT, Boise State
Round Seven:
The Redskins trade down once again and receive two seventh round picks
Round Seven: Shaquil Barrett, OLB, Colorado State
Barrett is a highly underrated player who simply makes good defensive plays. Check out these stats: The Mountain West defensive player of the year had twenty tackles for a loss, three blocked kicks, twelve sacks, seventy-four tackles, and was a special teams ace.
Round Seven: Jordan Najvar, TE, Baylor
He rarely got targeted by the Bears as they typically don’t feature tight ends in the pass happy offense. When Najvar was targeted, he produced and put up good numbers. An excellent blocker and superior special teamer is hard to pass up in the seventh round.
Other Possibilities:
Tom Hornsey, P, Memphis
Dontae Johnson, FS, N.C. State
Tim Flanders, RB, Sam Houston State
Glenn Carson, ILB, Penn State
UDFAs:
Shaquille Richardson, CB, Arizona
Keith Price, QB, Washington
Zack Kerr, DT, Delaware
Andrew Rodriguez, OG, Nebraska
Ricky Havili-Heimuli, DE/DT, Oregon
Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson
Steele Divitto, ILB, Boston College
Jerome Smith, RB, Syracuse
Chris Whaley, DE, Texas
Zac Kerin, C, Toledo
Jonathan Dowling, FS, Western Kentucky
Beau Allen, DT, Wisconsin
Alfred Blue, RB, LSU
Matt Hall, OT, Belhaven
Once again, feel free to add your own mocks, ideas, and suggestions.
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