Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2016 (Continual Updates)
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Today we bring you the latest mock. It features trades and other exciting information. Next week we will have four mocks that focus on trades and multiple trades. The week of the draft will feature a mock each day. Tomorrow we will post our second and final mock that is BGO member-centric.
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Without any further delays, let’s take a look at the latest mock for 2016.
Round One: Trade
The Redskins trade down to the early-middle portion of round two and gain third, fourth, and sixth rounders.
Round Two: Vernon Butler, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech
Simply put, he is strong and able to do the following: bull rush, hold the offensive lineman from making plays, sack the quarterback, generate a consistent pass rush, and contain running backs – often for a loss. The CUSA product’s motor is constantly running and does not stop. A high character person and his focus is always in the right place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltL6872vGzs
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
Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky
Round Two: Trade
The Redskins trade down to the very latter stages of round two and gain fourth and seventh rounders.
Round Two: Keanu Neal, FS, Florida
The free safety class for 2016 is a bit weak, but there are a few standouts and Neal is one of the better prospects. Wait, didn’t we say the same thing about Darian Thompson? Yes. He has the size, length, and physicality that teams like from their safeties. Wait, didn’t we say the same thing about Darian Thompson? Yes. So, what is the difference? Neal has a tendency to make running backs who enter his territory a personal mission and seeks to destroy. The same for receivers and tight ends. The all SEC standout is solid in all phases of the game and could start immediately. Needs to do a better job of protecting himself from injuries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5nzVdpia6M
Round Three: 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
Other Possible Targets:
Darian Thompson, FS, Boise St.
Maliek Collins, DE/DT, Nebraska
Sebastian Tretola, OG, Arkansas
Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado St.
T.J. Green, FS, Clemson
Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
Round Three: 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
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
Other Possible Targets:
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland
Scooby Wright, ILB, Arizona
Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford
Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame
Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah St.
Round Four: C.J. Prosise, RB, Notre Dame
Really? Could this happen? The Redskins GM will surprise you when it is not expected. 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
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: Max Tuerk, C, Southern California
Max Tuerk, a center from perennial PAC-12 power Southern California, is an equally powerful force in the running and passing offense. He does have an injury concern and will likely be limited by the time rookie camp begins. Tuerk should be good to go for training camp and perhaps the latter part of OTAs and mini camp. Pulls excellently on sweeps and screens. Mechanics are top notch. Rarely makes a mistake. Adjusts quickly and very well to moving/explosive targets with a laser like focus. Needed to add about twenty to twenty-five pounds of bulk to his lanky frame and is doing so – very close to that target. Unfortunately (and this is true for most centers), no extended videos exist – just a few plays here and there.
Other Possible Targets:
Graham Glasgow, C/G, Michigan
Blake Martinez, ILB, Stanford
DeAndre Houston-Carson, FS, William & Mary
Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson
Jonathan Williams, RB, Arkansas
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts
Round Five: Trade
The Redskins trade a sixth and seventh rounder and move back into the fifth round.
Round Five: Matt Ioannidis, DE, Temple
The Redskins add a third defensive lineman in the 2016 draft. Ioannidis had a special season for the Owls, but he is a bit overlooked due to playing for a perennial doormat of the AAC. Not this past year – Temple had a great season and Matt Ioannidis was a big factor in that success. He has excellent size to go with a great attitude and possesses a tenacious motor. The first team all-conference standout added about twenty pounds of bulk and muscle in recent weeks. He can slide inside for certain defensive formations. Ioannidis could quickly be a rotational player and possibly a starter within a year or two.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUY9y8vCW-w
Round Six: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia
Do you need another punt returner who can score the occasional touchdown? He’s capable. The ACC specialist is a pretty good corner as well and is rated a bit higher by many scouting services. However, he regressed somewhat during a senior season that was hindered by poor team play. Deceptively quick. Canady has the size and strength that most teams covet, but will need a year or two on the bench. Could make his mark on special teams and then make the transition to nickel and dime back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PgXbCT9Z54
Other Possible Targets:
Kevin Byard, FS, Middle Tennessee St.
Deiondre Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
Denver Kirkland, G, Arkansas
D.J. Reader, DT, Clemson
Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB, West Virginia
Tyvis Powell, FS, Ohio St.
Round Seven: 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:
Joe Thuney, G, N.C. St.
Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana
Deon Bush, FS, Miami
Justin Burris, CB, N.C. State
Cassanova McKinzy, ILB, Auburn
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
Undrafted Free Agent Prospects:
Antwaun Woods, DT, Southern Cal
David Morgan, TE, Texas-San Antonio
Nick Beamish, C, Central Michigan
Josh Forrest, ILB, Kentucky
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
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
Ken Crawley, CB, Colorado – EW
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St. - NFLC
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame – EW
Keith Lumpkin, OT, Rutgers – EW
Reggie Northrup, ILB, Florida St. - TV
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland – TPD, TV
Arjen Colquhon, CB, Michigan St. - TV
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
Deon King, OLB, Norfolk St. - PW
Juston Burris, CB, N.C. St. – EW
Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech – NFLC
Dadi Nicolas, OLB/ILB, Virginia Tech - TV
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
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
There is your latest mock for 2016 and prospect lists. The draft is less than two weeks away. 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!