Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2016 (Continual Updates)
Greetings from BBQ World Headquarters.
This afternoon we bring you the latest mock and it features trades and other exciting information. The draft is just hours away! Another mock will be posted tomorrow morning with the new change(s). We will add another one Saturday morning as BBQ tries to predict who will be the remaining picks.
With the last mock before the draft, it should be noted that BBQ has a very low confidence in the three scenarios presented today. However, these three mocks represent the best prognostications possible. A lot will happen over the next forty-eight hours.
At that time, we will shift to UDFA mode and review the choices sometime early next week. The time has come.
We hope to see everyone in chat tonight!
The videos that we post for various prospects will contain rough language on occasion. We apologize and recommend that you turn down the volume if offended.
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Without any further delays, let’s take a look at the last pre-draft mock for 2016.
Round One: Trade
The Redskins trade down to the latter portion of round one and gain third, fourth, and seventh rounders.
Round One: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
The Redskins need youth and dependability on the defensive line for 2016 and beyond. Enter Andrew Billings. The Redskins have a decent running game defense. Billings can make it much better. The Redskins have a poor pass rush. Billings can make it much better. The Big 12 star plays low to the ground and can gain exceptional leverage. A disruptive force who can take on double teams and allow the OLBs a direct path to the quarterback. Deceptive speed. Very, very strong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNZkUuJqhA
Other Possible Targets:
Vernon Butler, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech
A’Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama
Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
William Jackson, CB, Houston
Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi
Round Two: Jeremy Cash, SS, Duke
Free safeties are usually more valued by football teams than strike safeties. Here is one strike that you simply can’t ignore. From the program that produced Jamison Crowder, Duke has a real gem in Jeremy Cash. He started out at Ohio St., but transferred to the ACC program after his freshman season. He has steadily improved on his coverage skills and should only get better. A true playmaker. Can suddenly change the direction of a game with his ball hawking skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT3-dHxAdKk
Other Possible Targets:
Chris Jones, DE, Mississippi St.
Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio St.
Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
Karl Joseph, FS/SS, West Virginia
Round Three: Su'a Cravens, OLB/ILB, Southern California
The first team PAC12 linebacker is a major force on the football field. He is technically listed as an OLB, but figures to slide inside at the next level. Could start immediately. A needed and desired player for the Redskins at that position. The former safety can drop back in coverage, be highly effective in the rush defense, and provide a huge burst on the occasional blitz. Has a very aggressive and relentlessness attitude on the gridiron. A football player in the mold of what the Redskins GM prefers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n_-6sPcI6s
Other Possible Targets:
Maliek Collins, DE/DT, Nebraska
Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama
Darian Thompson, FS, Boise St.
Jordan Howard, RB, Indiana
Sebastian Tretola, OG, Arkansas
Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado St.
Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
Round Three: Trade
The Redskins trade down to the middle of round four and pick up fifth and sixth rounders.
Round Four: C.J. Prosise, RB, Notre Dame
Prosise is an ACC performer who started out as a wide receiver, but moved to running back. Yes, he is quite effective at catching the ball from the backfield and producing big gains. Has the burst to take it to the house on any given play. Excellent size. Good speed. Originally recruited as a safety. Excels on special teams. Solid runner between the tackles and would be better in a power running scheme. Can handle a workload, but needs a few games to adjust to the NFL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBG3fbHCgk4
Other Possible Targets:
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland
Hassan Ridgeway, DT, Texas
Scooby Wright, ILB, Arizona
Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford
Justin Simmons, FS, Boston College
Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah St.
Round Four: Keyarris Garrett, WR, Tulsa
This first team all AAC player is highly underrated. Garrett did not play for a P5 conference, but don’t let that fool you. He can be a stud and put up the numbers. The Golden Hurricane standout could step into a significant role early on and should be a starter by 2017. The super-sized receiver has quick feet and is able to gain separation quickly. Will need to adjust to a pro style offense. Has a laser like focus on the ball and makes many difficult catches. Has drawn comparisons to notable big wide receivers, mostly Randy Moss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHuTgBWVj0Y
Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
The motor that never quits. Kaufusi comes from the independent program of BYU and has shined against quality P5 competition. Seems to play his best in bowl games and key rivalries. A true pass rushing 3-4 DE. Good speed off the edges. Zeroes in quickly against quarterbacks and running backs on sweeps. Long, lanky frame allows him to swat down many passes. Would do extremely well on special teams as he has an ability to block kicks and punts. Hard worker. Great attitude. Needs to add about five to ten pounds of bulk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s0KiubyLvA
Round Five: Graham Glasgow, C/G, Michigan
Glasgow is an intriguing prospect who can play either left guard or center with superb effectiveness. He would likely be a fourth rounder (possibly higher?) if it wasn’t for a DUI conviction and a team suspension for similar behavior. In the past year, the Big Ten mauler has become a model citizen and had a great year on the gridiron. He more than held his own at the Senior Bowl as he handled elite defenders who will do well at the next level. Likely projects to center.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otzk5QUSjAY
Other Possible Targets:
Max Tuerk, C, Southern California
Matt Ioannidis, DE, Temple
Blake Martinez, ILB, Stanford
Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson
Jonathan Williams, RB, Arkansas
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts
Round Five: Trade
The Redskins trade a sixth and seventh rounder and obtain a fifth rounder.
Round Five: Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts
Wow! Could this really happen? When you look at the Redskins 2017 wide receiver situation – yes, this could happen. Tajae Sharpe is a fun player to observe as he makes difficult catches seem routine. He has an array of acrobatic catches in his arsenal and makes the impossible receptions when you least expect it. Superior size with a superior skillset – exactly what the Redskins are searching for in a new wide receiver. Runs precise routes. Shakes coverage on short, intermediate, and long range passes with a can do attitude. Played in a pro-style system for the MAC’s Minutemen and transitioning to the NFL could be seamless. Needs to work on his YAC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4dMwyeVLLI
Round Five: DeAndre Houston-Carson, FS, William & Mary
Latter round free safeties need to have plenty of speed. Carson has it. Latter round free safeties need to have a nose for the ball. Carson has it. Latter round free safeties need to have an elusive ability to deal with blockers. Carson has it. Latter round free safeties need to have great tackling skills, cornerback like skills, incredible focus, football smarts, and special teams skills. Carson possesses these qualities and more. Could the CAA defensive player of the year start sometime during his first season? It’s possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CabTN_LDUdQ
Round Six: Cody Kessler, QB, Southern California
The Redskins will certainly take a quarterback in this draft as a developmental project and the all PAC-12 signal caller obviously fits that profile. He sees the field very well and goes through his progressions quickly and efficiently. Able to improvise with ease. Leads the west coast offense with short and intermediate passes with an amazing degree of accuracy. Could stand to improve on his longer pass accuracy. Would fit extremely well in the Redskins offense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lohYq2rRAik
Other Possible Targets:
Kevin Byard, FS, Middle Tennessee St.
Jared Norris, ILB, Utah
Deiondre Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia
Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB, West Virginia
Tyvis Powell, FS, Ohio St.
Round Seven: Joe Thuney, G, N.C. St.
Joe Thuney is a very versatile lineman and could serve as a backup at multiple positions on the offensive line. He has played both guard positions, the two tackle spots, and center. Yes, he is a Jack of all trades. Having such a lineman on the roster is a huge advantage in case of injuries to starters. The All-ACC first teamer is dedicated to his craft and is polished as a run blocker. Needs improvement as a pass protector. Long frame, but will need to add about twenty pounds of bulk and muscle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s72Ocs21gl0
Other Possible Targets:
Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Illinois
Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana
Deon Bush, FS, Miami
Justin Burris, CB, N.C. State
Cassanova McKinzy, ILB, Auburn
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame
Wile E. Coyote, DT/FS/CB/QB/RB/WR/OL, Hard Knocks (As Suggested)
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
David Morgan, TE, Texas-San Antonio
Nick Beamish, C, Central Michigan
Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech
Jake McGee, TE, Florida
Reggie Northrup, ILB, Florida St.
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
Tyrone Holmes, OLB, Montana
Curt Maggitt, OLB, Tennessee
Wallace Scott, SS, McNeese St.
Steven Scheu, TE, Vanderbilt
De’Runnya Wilson, WR, Mississippi St.
Chris Mayes, DT, Georgia
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St.
Alonzo Russell, WR, Toledo
Corey Marshall, OLB, Virginia Tech
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy
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
Steven Daniels, ILB, Boston College - PW
Ken Crawley, CB, Colorado – EW
Ryan Watson, DT, Purdue TV
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St. – NFLC, TV
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame – EW
Keith Lumpkin, OT, Rutgers – EW
Blake Countess, CB, Auburn - TV
Reggie Northrup, ILB, Florida St. - TV
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland – TPD
Trevor Williams, CB, Penn State TV
Connor Cook, QB, Michigan St. - NFLC
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy – EW, TPD
Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss – NFLC
Artie Burns, CB, Miami – TPD
Jordan Lomax, FS, Iowa
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
Deon King, OLB, Norfolk St. - PW
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
Darien Harris, OLB, Michigan State TV
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois – EW
Jonathan Jones, CB, Auburn – TPD
Brandon Doughty. QB, Western Kentucky - TV
A'Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama - NFLC
Darion Griswold, TE, Arkansas St. – EW
Steven Daniels, ILB, Boston College - PW
Deon Bush, FS, Miami – TPD
Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin - PW
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts-Amherst – EW
Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky - NFLC
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St. – EW
Charone Peake, WR, Clemson – TPD
Alonzo Russell, WR, Toledo - TV
There is your latest mock for 2016 and prospect lists. The draft is now!
Hail To The Redskins!