Re: Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions,
Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2019
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The 2019 NFL draft is creeping closer and closer, but it will be here before you know it. It's still a bit early in the process, but we do have a few ideas about what the team needs in late April. The process of team building never ends and BBQ is about to take a look at what could happen later this spring. The NFL Combine continues to provide us with information on prospects. The Combine will end on Monday, but the data will continue to be processed for the next eight weeks.
Will BBQ match or surpass the success that it had with the 2018 mocks? It will be difficult and very challenging, but it is a task that we embrace. With that kind of success, we truly believe it helps the members of BGO to focus on the players who are prospects that the Redskins are seeking. It feels good to provide everyone here with the kind of service you expect from BBQ.
We will no longer feature two mocks each week. There is no way Alex Smith will play in 2019 and his career is possibly over.
Upcoming Dates:
- Days until the opening of Free Agency: 12
- Days until the NFL Draft: 55
- Days until the 2019 Regular Season Opener: 188
Without any further delays, let's take our latest look at the 2019 draft with this mock.
Round One: Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Jachai Polite the Elite. He is truly elite and will have an immediate impact opposite Ryan Kerrigan. Good speed. Takes several angles towards the quarterback. A likely double digit sack edge rusher in his first year. Big and strong at 6'2â€, 260. Deceptive moves can throw a left tackle off at times. He does have a bull rush, but relies more on the way he moves. Very good spin moves. Solid body control and excellent mental focus. Highly competitive at all times.
Other Possible Picks:
Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Brian Burns, OLB, Florida St.
T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Montez Sweat, Edge/OLB, Mississippi St.
Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Clelin Ferrell, OLB, Clemson
Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Round Two: Trade
The Redskins trade down in the second round and obtain a third round selection.
Round Two: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Arcega-Whiteside could be the most accomplished receiver prospect in the 2019 draft. He has elite skills and is simply a master at all of the tree routes. Routinely makes incredible catches. A true highlight reel. Ability to separate from defenders on a regular basis. A powerful red zone target – fades and slants are a specialty. Long strides give him an advantage over safeties. Often gains good yardage after the catch.
Other Possible Picks:
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Rashan Gary, DE/OLB, Michigan
Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina St.
Jaquan Johnson, SS, Miami
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio St.
Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, SS, Florida
A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
Round Three: Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Sternberger could start from day one, but probably needs to add ten to fifteen pounds of bulk and muscle to his long frame. He is an absolute monster after the catch and can drag a defender (sometimes two defenders) twenty or thirty yards with ease. He has a solid receiving skillset and is not afraid to go over the middle. Fantastic red zone target. Routinely goes up high for jump ball catches. Typically wins any contested catch. Very good blocker, but still some room for improvement.
Other Possible Picks:
Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
D'Andre Walker, OLB, Georgia
Andy Isabella, WR, Massachusetts
Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Ryan Finley, QB, North Carolina St.
Juan Thornhill, SS, Virginia
Jaylon Ferguson, OLB, Louisiana Tech
Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
Connor McGovern, OC/OG, Penn St.
DaMarkus Lodge, WR, Mississippi
Michael Deiter, OG, Wisconsin
Round Three: Nasir Adderly, FS/SS, Delaware
Adderly has been steadily rising on draft boards and for good reason. He is a solid safety and would be a superb replacement for D.J. Swearinger. Very good speed and rapidly closes on running backs coming out of the backfield. Able to routinely shut down tight ends or limit their yardage. Rarely goes for a big hit and is much more interested in batting passes and interceptions. Has cornerback experience, but is better suited as an in the box safety. Superb tackler. Fundamentally sound.
Round Three (Comp Pick): Brett Rypien, QB, Boise St.
Rypien is probably the most pro-ready player in this draft, but there is still room to grow and learn. Quick release makes him difficult to sack. Solid mechanics. Decent accuracy. Superb pocket passer and solid pocket awareness. Able to go through his progressions quickly, effectively, and cleanly. Good mobility and can extend plays as needed. Hits receivers in stride, thus allowing for extra yards after the catch. Needs to learn how to deal with pressure and should add about ten to fifteen pounds of bulk to his frame.
Round Four:
The Redskins do not have a selection in round four, but we will list players that are possibilities. A trade may occur and a fourth rounder could be a part of that deal.
Possible Picks:
David Sills, WR, West Virginia
Jalen Jelks, OLB, Oregon
Elijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa St.
Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama St.
Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
Round Five: Max Scharping, OT/OG, Northern Illinois
Max Scharping is a good tackle, but he has the skills and traits that will likely move him to the inside at the next level. A bit too stiff to play tackle in the NFL, but he would be much better inside. Good in pass protection. Good in the rushing offense. Would need a year in the league in order to adjust to the next level. Could be a reliable left guard after learning the position. Excellent size. Smart player and quick learner – with such traits, he could be a starter by mid-season.
Other Possible Picks:
Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
Christian Miller, OLB, Alabama
Iman Marshall, CB, Southern California
Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois
Carl Granderson, OLB, Wyoming
Austin Bryant, OLB, Clemson
Devine Ozigbo, RB, Nebraska
Juwan Johnson, WR, Penn St.
Corbin Kaufusi, DE, Brigham Young
Trace McSorley, QB, Penn St.
Lester Cotton, OG, Alabama
Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota St.
Round Five (Comp Pick): Trade [/COLOR][/B]
The Redskins trade down and add a sixth round selection and a seventh rounder.
Round Six: Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Virginia
How would you like a receiver who has running back skills and combines his talents to look like a Larry Centers and Chris Thompson type of player? Highly underrated. Lack of height will hurt him in the draft (5'8â€, 200), but he has the speed and power to be a much more durable player than Thompson. He has been the leading receiver for Virginia over the years.
Other Possible Picks:
Chuma Edoga, OT, Southern Cal
Mecole Harman, WR, Georgia
Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
Jonathan Ledbetter, DE, Georgia
Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
Garrett Brumfield, OG, Louisiana St.
Kingsley Keke, DE/DT, Texas A&M
Wes Hills, RB, Slippery Rock
Round Six (Comp Pick): Gardner Minshew, QB, Washington St.
Remember the last time when the Redskins drafted two quarterbacks in the same year? It could happen again. Minshew is a product of Coach Mike Leach's gunslinger program, but the Cougar signal caller could become a reliable backup option and possibly a starter at the next level. Solid pocket presence. He has coachable skills and possesses a good arm along with decent size. Will certainly need time to develop and could be a candidate for the practice squad.
Round Seven: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Bryce Love was on his way to becoming a second day pick in the 2019 draft, but an injury limited his 2018 season and his stock in the 2019 draft. While he does have durability issues, Love's status as a backup could be his calling. A dynamic runner who can do extremely well in a designated role, but he can't be the feature back – a perfect scenario for him in the NFL. Love is not good pass protection, but his body is big enough to do so – he can possibly be coached into it. Needs work on receiving skills and is not a short yardage back.
Other Possible Picks:
Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville
Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
Olive Sagapolu, DT, Wisconsin
Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
Ulysees Gilbert, ILB, Akron
Keelan Doss, WR, California, Davis
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Eric Dungey, QB, Syracuse
Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri
Round Seven: Joe Dineen, ILB, Kansas
Joe Dineen is a tackling machine and is superb in both the rushing defense and pass coverage. However, he will need to make his marks on special teams early in his career. He is deceptively quick and rarely makes mistakes. If Dineen can find his niche as a special teamer and as a quality backup as a linebacker, then his career in the NFL could be a lengthy stay.
Round Seven (Comp Pick): Ului Lapuaho, OT, BYU
It's no secret that Ty Nsekhe struggled this past season in backup duty and will be in his mid-thirties this year. Ului Lapuaho at 6'7â€, 330 is similar in size to Nsekhe and would bring a youthful infusion to the tackles. Hailing from the state of Utah, the massive lineman has served his Mormon mission (Australia) and is likely ready to be a quality backup at the next level.
In Conclusion
The compensatory picks are now official. The Redskins comp picks are as follows: Rounds 3, 5, 6, and 7. When free agency opens, changes to the roster will also have an effect on the draft. Mocks in early March look much different than mocks in late April. For now, we can only speculate based on current team needs and performance to date.
There is your latest mock today. We will have another mock next Friday. The mocks will continue to be posted this winter and early spring, then the volume of mocks will increase as we get closer to the draft.
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