Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2017(Continual Updates)
Greetings from BBQ to everyone in BGO land.
Note: With the revelation of new information regarding the draft picks this year, we will have a mock today and a mock in two weeks. It was discovered that the Redskins have two fifth round selections and no seventh round choice. With that in mind, BBQ has elected to bring you two extra mocks this month, including today.
Today we bring you the third mock of the 2017 offseason and it features nine draft choices. After free agency begins, the frequency of mocks will increase as players are re-signed and added from other teams. During the week of the draft, we will have a mock each day. Please keep in mind that the early mocks will likely look much different than the final mocks. Many factors will dictate those changes. Along the way we will feature mocks that have trades. Too, we will not be featuring mocks that have a trade involving Kirk Cousins – only if and when that actually happens.
Feel free to offer your own ideas about the draft, free agency, team cuts, team additions, coaching changes and anything else related to these subjects. Too, we’d like to see your mocks if you are so inclined.
An extra note that we will continually post throughout the mocking process: These mocks may not necessarily be what BBQ wants or what the members at BGO may prefer. These mocks are designed to try and get into the mind of Scot McCloughan and see what he will do.
Without any further delays, let’s take a look at the third mock for 2017.
Team Needs:
Free Safety
Defensive Line
Wide Receiver
Inside Linebacker
Left Guard
Running Back
Round One: Chris Wormley, DE/DT, Michigan
The Redskins waste no time in repairing the defensive line and grab the All-Big Ten defensive lineman. The commitment to the line is real and genuine. Wormley is tenacious and very consistent – rarely makes mistakes. Extremely intelligent. He is a 3-Tech who will probably line up on the outside on most plays, but will kick to the inside at times. Very disruptive in the running game and gets occasional pressure on the quarterback. Probably needs to add about ten pounds of bulk and muscle. A dedicated team player.
Other Possible Targets:
Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt
Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford
Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama
Jamal Adams, SS/FS, LSU
Malik McDowell, DE, Michigan St.
O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
Round Two: Budda Baker, FS, Washington
The first name just screams “Football Player”, but Baker is a very talented free safety and possesses superior speed. The All-PAC-12 performer can cover large swaths of the football field and is tenacious in coverage. Plays with unending confidence. A bit of a liability in the running game, but his quickness makes up for that skillset. Can focus in on receivers and stay with them step for step. Needs to improve his tackling and should do so with good coaching. A natural free safety.
Other Possible Targets:
D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
Raekwon McMillan, ILB, Ohio St.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
T.J. Watt, ILB/OLB, Wisconsin
Round Three: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
There are several inside linebackers who garner more attention, but Walker comes from a Big Ten program that receives lesser attention. Couple that with him being something of a sleeper prospect and it is not surprising to learn that he is rated a bit lower. But Walker should be rated higher and could be a starter on day one. Has extreme quickness – gets to the quarterback quickly and limits running backs coming out of the backfield. Would need to improve his coverage skills, but is very intelligent and a quick learner.
Other Possible Targets:
Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
Forrest Lamp, OT/G, Western Kentucky
Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
Obi Melifonwu, SS, Connecticut
Round Four: Jarron Jones, DE/DT, Notre Dame
Jones is a productive force at defensive tackle and end. He has superb athleticism for a man his size and figures to play more at the end, but could slide inside at times. Jones has the potential to dominate offensive linemen when he is in a groove and can live in the backfield. The ACC (Affiliated) standout uses his length to block passes and possesses a respectable pass rush.
Other Possible Targets:
Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech
Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M
Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
Jaleel Johnson, DE, Iowa
Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar
Charles Walker, DE/DT, Oklahoma
Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
Round Four: Ryan Glasgow, DE/DT, Michigan
The world as we know it may end if Scot McCloughan drafts three defensive linemen in 2017. The Redskins GM wastes little time in trying to improve the defensive line and the Big Ten defensive lineman completes an overhaul. Glasgow, the younger brother of Detroit offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, is a relentless defender who can play tackle and end interchangeably. With a humble attitude, the Wolverine takes a simple blue collar approach to the game and does his job. Dominant in the run game and is an effective pass rusher.
Round Five: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
Ray Rice saw his career end with a fist to the face of his wife on an elevator. It was brutal. Joe Mixon slapped a young woman over two years ago and the tape is also brutal. Does the young man deserve a chance? It could be a question that Scot McCloughan is willing to answer and do so in the affirmative. No one questions the elite talent that is Joe Mixon. The Big Twelve dynamo is electric and powerful at the same time. If he can assure the Redskins GM that lack of maturity is no longer an issue, then Mixon is a major steal here.
Other Possible Targets:
Kyle Fuller, C, Baylor
Marquez White, CB, Florida St.
Nico Siragusa, G, San Diego St.
Haason Reddick, ILB/OLB, Temple
Taylor Moton, G/OT, Western Michigan
Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn
Eddie Jackson, SS, Alabama
De’Veon Smith, RB, Michigan
Round Five: Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas
Looking for another steal in the fifth round? Look no further than the tight end from the Razorbacks of the SEC. Sprinkle is very underrated and will likely be a reliable target and a solid blocker. Six concussions (Jordan Reed) can’t be understated. Sprinkle is great insurance. He played in a system that did not allow huge numbers, but was able to display skills that translate to the next level.
Round Six: Jordan Morgan, G, Kutztown
Kutztown University is located in Pennsylvania. It’s in the PSAC - Division II. As far as anyone knows, they haven’t produced a decent MLB left fielder in 2,000 years. Offensive guards in football? That’s about to change. Jordan Morgan has gone from an obscured football existence to a true prospect in the NFL. He has the size. He has the athleticism. He has the strength. He has the pass protection. He has the holes created for the running game. Will likely need a year to adjust to the pros, but could be a multi-year starter.
Other Possible Targets:
Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova
Ahkello Stribling, CB, Colorado
Cole Hikutini, TE, Louisville
Jay Guillermo, G/C, Clemson
John Johnson, FS, Boston College
Travis Tuiloma, DE, BYU
C.J. Beathard, QB, Iowa
Eddie Vanderdoes, DT/DE, UCLA
Round Six: Josh Augusta, DT, Missouri
There are zero mountainous peaks in the state of Missouri. Wait! Our mistake. Josh Augusta qualifies as a mountainous peak and is an intriguing player in this year’s draft. He’s raw, but the SEC prospect from the Tigers could be an interesting selection here. He has lost some weight (currently 6-4, 355) and is working on his conditioning. Played well in the final two-thirds of 2016 and had a steady, somewhat unspectacular career in college. Played well at the Senior Bowl - scouts claimed the weight loss helped – and continued conditioning may yield even better results. A run stuffer. Likely needs two years before becoming a rotational player at the next level.
Undrafted Free Agent Prospects:
Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan
Jordan Evans, ILB, Oklahoma
Jamari Staples, WR, Louisville
Matt Elam, DT, Kentucky
Cam Keizur, C, Portland St.
Adam Griffith, K, Alabama
Elijah McGuire, RB, Louisiana-Lafayette
Christian LaCouture, DT, LSU
Kai Nacua, FS, BYU
Patrick Towles, QB, Boston College
Johnny Mundt, TE, Oregon
Tanner Gentry, WR, Wyoming
Prospects Contacted, Interviewed, Visited:
East-West Shrine game - EW
Senior Bowl - SB
Combine – NFLC
Team Pro Day – TPD
Team Visit – TV
Private Workout – PW
Billy Brown, WR, Shepherd – EW
Avery Moss, DE, Youngstown St. - EW
Erik Austell, OT, Charleston Southern – EW
De’Veon Smith, RB, Michigan - EW
Tony Stevens, WR, Auburn - EW
Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan – EW
Joey Ivie, DT, Florida – EW
Forrest Lamp, G, Western Kentucky – SB
Ryan Glasgow, DT, Michigan – SB
Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar – SB
Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M - SB
Marquez White, CB, Florida St. – SB
Ben Gedeon, ILB, Michigan – SB
Tarell Basham, DE/OLB, Ohio - SB
Zach Banner, OT/G, Southern Cal - SB
Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn - SB
Dalvin Tomlinson, DE, Alabama – SB
There is your second mock for 2017 and prospect lists. Free agency and the draft will be here before you know it. See you as we go along.
Hail To The Redskins!
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