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 starts on Tuesday and will last until the following Monday. We'll be here to cover it all for you.
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 NFL Combine: 4
- Days until the opening of Free Agency: 20
- Days until the NFL Draft: 62
- Days until the 2019 Regular Season Opener: 195
Without any further delays, let's take our latest look at the 2019 draft with this mock.
Round One: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
The complete and total package at tight end. Great receiver. Excellent blocker. Able to gain major chunks of yardage after a reception. Has the mentality of an offensive lineman when blocking. Also, Hockenson is a superb lead blocker downfield. Long frame allows him to win “jump balls†and provide a reliable red zone target. A true first round talent.
Other Possible Picks:
Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Brian Burns, OLB, Florida St.
A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
Montez Sweat, Edge/OLB, Mississippi St.
Clelin Ferrell, OLB, Clemson
Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Round Two: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
As an established offensive weapon, Deebo Samuel started to catch the attention of scouts by his second year for the Gamecocks. Excellent route running skills. Superior moves against the elite cornerbacks of the SEC cemented his legacy at South Carolina in 2018. Samuel has solid speed to go with his elusiveness – he can gain major chunks of yardage after a catch. If he has a step on any defender, Samuel is a sure bet to reach the end zone.
Other Possible Picks:
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Rashan Gary, DE/OLB, Michigan
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Jaquan Johnson, SS, Miami
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio St.
Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Jaylon Ferguson, OLB, Louisiana Tech
Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, SS, Florida
DaMarkus Lodge, WR, Mississippi
Round Three: D'Andre Walker, OLB, Georgia
Walker is a player who runs hot and cold, but should improve at the next level with good coaching. He is a bit of a late bloomer and did not start until his senior season for the Bulldogs, so his upside is tremendous. Redskins coaches should be able to tap into that potential and turn Walker into consistent pass rushing specialist. Good size and speed. Solid contributor in the rushing defense – defends well against blocking fullbacks, running backs, and tight ends. Will need improvement against receivers on slant routes and crossing patterns.
Other Possible Picks:
Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
J.R. Reed, SS, Georgia
Nasir Adderly, FS/SS, Delaware
Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa St.
Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Ryan Finley, QB, North Carolina St.
Juan Thornhill, SS, Virginia
Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Connor McGovern, OC/OG, Penn St.
David Sills, WR, West Virginia
Michael Deiter, OG, Wisconsin
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 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
Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
Iman Marshall, CB, Southern California
Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois
Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
Carl Granderson, OLB, Wyoming
Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama St.
Austin Bryant, OLB, Clemson
Juwan Johnson, WR, Penn St.
Corbin Kaufusi, DE, Brigham Young
Trace McSorley, QB, Penn St.
Lester Cotton, OG, Alabama
Round Five (Comp Pick): Devine Ozigbo, RB, Nebraska
Ozigbo is certainly not the most accomplished running back in the 2019 draft, but he has skills that definitely will serve him well at the next level. At 6'0â€, 235, this Cornhusker is strong and powerful. He will not run away from defenders and is not a downhill threat, but Ozigbo will run through those same defenders and can gain five to eight yards with ease. Good receiver on screens and short passes. Typically takes three or four tacklers to bring him down.
Round Six (Comp Pick): 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
Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
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 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.
Other Possible Picks:
Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville
Ului Lapuaho, OT, BYU
Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
Olive Sagapolu, DT, Wisconsin
Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
Ulysees Gilbert, ILB, Akron
Keelan Doss, WR, California
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Eric Dungey, QB, Syracuse
Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri
In Conclusion
The extra sixth round comp pick that the Redskins had recently was surrendered when Terrelle Pryor was released late in the season by the Jets. The extra seventh rounder that the Redskins were projected to receive will not happen due to the NFL's Rule of 32. As a result, the Redskins will now receive only three comp picks in the 2019 draft (3rd, 5th, 6th). When free agency opens, the changes to the roster will also have an effect on the draft. Mocks in late February look much different than mocks in the spring. 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.