Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2016 (Continual Updates)
Greetings from BBQ draft headquarters.
Today we bring you the latest mock from BBQ. It features trades and other exciting information. In the coming weeks we will have mocks that focus on trades, multiple trades, and two mocks that are BGO member centric.
Feel free to offer your own ideas about the draft, free agency, team cuts, and anything else related to these subjects. Too, we’d like to see your mocks if you are so inclined.
Without any further delays, let’s take a look at the latest mock for 2016.
Round One: Trade
The Redskins trade down in round one as a team is seeking a needed OLB/pass rushing specialist. The Redskins pick up a second and fifth rounder.
Round One: A’Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama
One of the best defensive linemen to ever play for the perennial national title contender. A force for the SEC’s Crimson Tide. He can play inside or slide outside as a 3-4 end. A run stuffer. A pass rusher. Great attitude. A dominating force who can overwhelm an offensive line. Robinson is everything you could want in a defensive lineman and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BR7EyecqwM
Other Possible Targets:
Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
Vernon Butler, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech
Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
William Jackson, CB, Houston
Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi
Round Two: Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
Alabama’s national championship team is likely to send many talented players to the NFL and Ryan Kelly is another of those prospects. Provided leadership and opened up huge lanes for the Crimson Tide’s formidable running game. Excelled against strong SEC and national competition. Good in pass protection, but could be a bit more polished. He will need to add about ten pounds of bulk to his tall frame, but that should not be an issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6fbGqi8oIw
Other Possible Targets:
Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio St.
Chris Jones, DE, Mississippi St.
Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Jonathan Bullard, DE, Florida
Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
Round Two: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio St.
The Redskins have wanted a big possession receiver for many years and the chance to have one has slipped through their fingers for many years. Is the long wait over? The All Big10 performer is able to get separation from corners who is an excellent red zone target. Numbers would be more impressive if he was not in a gimmick offense. Thomas routinely sheds tackles and strives for extra yardage after the catch. Very physical. Decent as a blocker, but could improve. Above average speed. Uncle is Keyshawn Johnson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlgFzwfn-0k
Round Three: Trade
The Redskins trade down to an early fourth round pick and gain an extra fifth, sixth, and seventh.
Round Four: Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama
Let’s get some bad news out of the way. In early 2015, Jones was arrested for a domestic issue. The charges were dropped a week later (Tuscaloosa police and city attorney) after it appeared to be settled (altercation was verbal and not physical). Most teams have lowered his draft stock by one round. Now, some good news. Jones is one of the fastest players in the draft. The All-SEC player has the size to intimidate receivers. Very confident. Good in the run game. Switched from WR two seasons ago and has played the position ever since, so upside is enormous. Excellent punt return skills as he will occasionally take one to the house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iJ4UyVTE_o
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland
Keyarris Garrett, WR, Tulsa
Denver Kirkland, OG, Arkansas
Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah St.
Round Four: Trade
The Redskins trade a fifth and sixth round pick and move back into the fourth round.
Round Four: Jordan Howard, RB, Indiana
Indiana is known as a basketball mecca and the football team is something of an afterthought. The Hoosiers have seen some good fortunes on the gridiron last few years and Howard is a big reason for that buzz. Even with Tevin Coleman (now with the Atlanta Falcons), his backfield running mate last year, Howard was a running machine and still rushed for more than 1,500 yards. He is overlooked because of being in a lower tier program within the Big Ten, but has the size and strength to excel at the next level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otzk5QUSjAY
Round Four: Hassan Ridgeway, DT, Texas
The All Big12 performer is like the classic blue collar worker who packs his lunch and comes to work with a positive attitude. There is nothing flashy about him other than dependability and reliability. He can occupy blockers at the line and apply pressure in the running and passing games. Ridgeway will likely add about ten to fifteen pounds of bulk to his sturdy frame. For his size, the Longhorn is deceptively quick on his feet. Pretty much an unmovable object on the field.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93CbXKt7roY
Round Five: Blake Martinez, ILB, Stanford
Martinez is a relentless baller who plays intelligently and within his skillset. The PAC-12 first teamer, a captain for the Cardinal, is a leader on and off the field. He is solid in the passing and rushing defense and has a great nose for the ball. Seems to be around most plays and creates a disruptive force against offenses. Well regarded and respected by opposing coaches and players. A solid core player who would be exceptional on special teams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMjz6Z1Dh0
Other Possible Targets:
Graham Glasgow, C/G, Michigan
DeAndre Houston-Carson, FS, William & Mary
Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson
Jonathan Williams, RB, Arkansas
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts
Matt Ioannidis, DE, Temple
Round Six: Tyvis Powell, FS, Ohio St.
Did Tyvis Powell declare for the draft one year earlier than expected? Yes. Was it too soon? Likely so. Advantage Redskins. He would be a better prospect in the 2017 draft, but decided to enter this year. He would need a year of sitting on the bench and playing special teams, then could be ready to take on the role of starting free safety. He has the size that teams covet these days. Physical player. Powell covers the field with ease and was the team MVP in the national championship game for the Big Ten’s Buckeyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am1yWv_3wlk
Other Possible Targets:
Kevin Byard, FS, Middle Tennessee St.
Deiondre Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
Justin Burris, CB, N.C. State
D.J. Reader, DT, Clemson
Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB, West Virginia
Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia
Round Seven: Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana
The Redskins take another Hoosier in round seven, a project with some decent upside at the quarterback position. The fundamentally sound Sudfeld had a good senior season with nearly 3,200 yards passing. He tossed twenty-four touchdowns and just five interceptions. The numbers were twenty-one and nine for his junior campaign. He would obviously be a candidate for third string, but could quickly become a reliable backup within a year or two. The one negative would be that the 6’5”, 240 lb. Sudfeld floats his long passes a bit too much – something that should be easily corrected.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UG6y2yLcnA
Other Possible Targets:
Joe Thuney, G, N.C. St.
Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech
Cassanova McKinzy, ILB, Auburn
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St.
De’Runnya Wilson, WR, Mississippi St.
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame
Round Seven: Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Illinois
Are you looking for a seventh round steal? Are you looking for a seventh rounder who could start or play many minutes in a reserve role two or three years from now? Are you looking for a special teams player that is able to contribute immediately? Are you looking for a diamond in the rough? Look no further. Clayton Fejedelem is an aggressive free safety who led the Big Ten in tackles last year. He was solid in the Illini’s pro day and had a great East-West Shrine game. Fejedelem has constantly silenced his critics and continues to do so. So yes, he would be a seventh round steal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m440K2C40o
Round Seven: Ian Seau, OLB, Nevada
He has a famous last name. Yes, the Mountain West product is a nephew of the late Junior Seau and like his famous uncle, Ian plays linebacker. He may not have the overall talent of his well known relative, but Ian Seau is a good football player. His specialty is rushing the passer. He would be an extra body on the field during passing downs and would need to make the roster as a special teamer as well. He lacks speed, but makes up for it with determination and toughness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO4SpMFLWSQ
Undrafted Free Agent Prospects:
Antwaun Woods, DT, Southern Cal
Nick Beamish, C, Central Michigan
Josh Forrest, ILB, Kentucky
Jake McGee, TE, Florida
Tevin Carter, SS, Utah
Giorgio Newberry, DE, Florida St.
Ian Frye, K, Virginia
Mike Jordan, CB, Missouri Western
Devon Johnson, RB/FB, Marshall
Vincent Valentine, DT, Nebraska
Curt Maggitt, OLB, Tennessee
Wallace Scott, SS, McNeese St.
Steven Scheu, TE, Vanderbilt
Chris Mayes, DT, Georgia
Alonzo Russell, WR, Toledo
Corey Marshall, OLB, Virginia Tech
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy
Deon Bush, FS, Miami
Travis Wilson, QB, Utah
Cayleb Jones, WR, Arizona
Christian Carpenter, FS, Towson
Devon Cajuste, WR, Stanford
Arjen Colquhoun, CB, Michigan St.
Darrell Greene, OG, San Diego St.
Prospects Contacted, Interviewed, Visited:
East-West Shrine game - EW
Senior Bowl - SB
Combine – NFLC
Team Pro Day – TPD
Team Visit – TV
Private Workout – PW
Ken Crawley, CB, Colorado – EW
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St. - NFLC
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame – EW
Keith Lumpkin, OT, Rutgers – EW
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland - TPD
Connor Cook, QB, Michigan St. - NFLC
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy – EW, TPD
Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss – NFLC
Artie Burns, CB, Miami - TPD
Joe Thuney, OG, N.C. St. – EW
Kevin Byard, FS, Middle Tennessee St. - TPD
Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville - TPD
Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson – NFLC, TPD
Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State - NFLC
Juston Burris, CB, N.C. St. – EW
Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech _NFLC
Jarran Reed, DE/DT, Alabama – NFLC
Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota St. - TPD
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois – EW
Jonathan Jones, CB, Auburn - TPD
A'Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama - NFLC
Darion Griswold, TE, Arkansas St. – EW
Deon Bush, FS, Miami - TPD
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts-Amherst – EW
Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky - NFLC
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St. – EW
Charone Peake, WR, Clemson - TPD
There is your latest mock for 2016 and prospect lists. The draft is later this month, so it is getting closer. We’ll post who the Redskins contact during team pro days, visits, and who they work out privately. See you as we go along.
Hail To The Redskins!
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