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 less than five weeks away and it will be here before you know it! Free agency has entered its second wave and we now 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 this spring and summer.
Today we feature a mock that has two trades. BBQ believes that the Redskins will seek to make such moves several times next month.
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.
Upcoming Dates:
- Days until the NFL Draft: 34
- Days until the first NFL preseason game: 132
- Days until the 2019 Regular Season Opener: 167
Without any further delays, let's take our latest look at the 2019 draft with this mock.
Round One: Trade
The Redskins trade down in round one and gain a second and fourth rounder.
Round One: Brian Burns, OLB, Florida St.
Brian Burns has been steadily climbing the charts since the end of the 2018 season. Excellent burst off the edge – often leaving left tackles and guards behind. Able to use his hands effectively when pushing aside offensive linemen. Has an array of explosive moves to the quarterback and often forces running backs back to the inside. Collapses pockets regularly. His motor never stops. Quickly notices what the offensive play is designed to do and immediately disrupts it. Ability to play with a hand in the dirt or standing up, thus making Burns able to compete in 3-4 and 4-3 packages.
Other Possible Picks:
Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Clelin Ferrell, OLB, Clemson
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Montez Sweat, Edge/OLB, Mississippi St.
Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio St.
Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Round Two: A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
The Redskins need playmakers on offense, especially wide receiver. A.J. Brown is one of the best in the 2019 draft and he would have an immediate and positive effect on the receiving corps. Decent separation from corners and safeties. Effective on all routes. Strong hands. Significantly improved on his drop rate from the previous season. Very smart after the catch and can gain extra yardage. Will actually improve at the next level as the offense at Ole Miss limited a very talented wide receiving corps.
Other Possible Picks:
Nasir Adderly, FS/SS, Delaware
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina St.
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio St.
Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Taylor Rapp, FS, Washington
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Round Two: Armani Hooker, FS, Iowa
The Redskins find the perfect complement to Landon Collins. While Collins is a beyond the box strike/strong safety, Hooker is a strictly traditional free safety who has good speed, but lacks an initial quick burst to the ball. However, he makes up for it with superb football instincts. Prefers to play fifteen or twenty yards off the line of scrimmage, but could be a bit closer to the box with Collins present. Superb in the rushing defense when playing closer to the line. Defends fly routes effectively when in zone, single high, and prevent coverages.
Round Three: Trade
The Redskins make a trade on day two. They move down a few slots in round three and add a fifth round selection.
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
Ryan Finley, QB, North Carolina St.
Deionte Thompson, FS, Alabama
Jaylon Ferguson, OLB, Louisiana Tech
Connor McGovern, OC/OG, Penn St.
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 Four: Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama St.
Howard is a talented, but somewhat raw prospect at the tackle position. He is not a long term starter, but is better suited to being a backup swing tackle in the future. He will need some extra time to adjust to the league, but he could be called upon later in the season for spot duty. Excellent size. A younger version of Ty Nsekhe, but with a higher ceiling. Demonstrates good footwork and creates leverage, but only if he is established in his stance first. Howard will need to learn that speed rushers are much faster in the NFL and realize that weak FCS competition is many steps lower. With good coaching, Howard may carve out a career of ten years or more.
Possible Picks:
David Sills, WR, West Virginia
Jalen Jelks, OLB, Oregon
Elijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
DaMarkus Lodge, WR, Mississippi
Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa St.
Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
Round Five: Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota St.
Could the Redskins actually take two quarterbacks this early in the draft? Absolutely. Easton Stick has been steadily rising on draft boards for several months now. He's a winner and there have been a few whispers that Stick is a better prospect than another Bison product – Carson Wentz. That's likely a reach - comparisons aside, Stick can make all the throws accurately. He is also accurate on the run. Consistently goes through his progressions quickly. NDSU utilizes a pro-style system. Very good mechanics. Solid pocket passer, but can effectively scramble when needed.
Other Possible Picks:
Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
Christian Miller, OLB, Alabama
Jalen Hurd, WR, Baylor
Iman Marshall, CB, Southern California
Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
Max Scharping, OT/OG, Northern Illinois
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.
Round Five: Corbin Kaufusi, DE, Brigham Young
Kaufusi is a bit raw, but has a ton of potential. He stands 6'9†and weighs in at 285. He can add bulk to his frame and be a true defensive end or play edge. He's strong, powerful, deceptively quick, and would likely need a year to adjust to the NFL. Kaufusi has a 6'1†sister who can likely out-lift you with considerable ease – tallness and strength runs in the family. Matt Ioannidis was a fifth round selection. Can lightning strike twice?
Round Five (Comp Pick): Lester Cotton, OG, Alabama
Cotton is a sizable guard that is very strong and rarely makes crippling mistakes. Great presence on the inside. Average speed, but can pull effectively to either side when needed. Has played against quality competition in the SEC and held his own each season. He can have dominant streaks, but is mostly a solid guard who is better in the rushing offense and needs some work in pass protection.
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
Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
Gardner Minshew, QB, Washington St.
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
Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Ului Lapuaho, OT, BYU
Olive Sagapolu, DT, Wisconsin
Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
Keelan Doss, WR, California, Davis
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri
Eric Dungey, QB, Syracuse
Round Seven (Comp Pick): Ulysees Gilbert, ILB, Akron
If you're looking for a late round gem that is the model of consistency and with plenty of upside, then Ulysees Gilbert is a perfect selection here. At 6'1†235, he has prototypical size for an inside linebacker. Gilbert has started since his sophomore year and contributed in every game as a true freshman in 2015. A tackling machine. Solid in coverage (averages several interceptions a year), solid in the rushing defense, solid in the pass rush. Superb athleticism allows him to excel in all three facets, including sacking the quarterback a few times each year. The only knock on him is the lack of quality D1 competition faced.
In Conclusion
The compensatory picks are now official. The Redskins comp picks are as follows: Rounds 3, 5, 6, and 7.
There is your latest mock today. Next week we will go to two mocks and the volume of mocks will increase as we get closer to the draft.