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 it will be here later next month! Free agency has arrived 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 later this spring. The NFL Combine provided us with additional information and that data will continue to be processed for the next several 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.
Upcoming Dates:
- Days until the NFL Draft: 41
- Days until the 2019 Regular Season Opener: 174
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: Clelin Ferrell, OLB, Clemson
Grabbing one of the best players from a national champion has been a strategy for the Redskins in recent years, but this time the player comes from Clemson. Clelin Ferrell is an elite talent at edge. He has elite pass rushing skills. He has an elite motor that never stops. His strength is elite. Ferrell will need to adjust from having is hand in the dirt on the line of scrimmage to a stand up 3-4 linebacker, but should make the transition smoothly.
Other Possible Picks:
Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Brian Burns, OLB, Florida St.
T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Montez Sweat, Edge/OLB, Mississippi St.
Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
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
Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina St.
Jaquan Johnson, SS, Miami
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio St.
Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, SS, Florida
A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
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.
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.
Brett Rypien, QB, Boise St.
Deionte Thompson, FS, Alabama
Juan Thornhill, SS, Virginia
Jaylon Ferguson, OLB, Louisiana Tech
Connor McGovern, OC/OG, Penn St.
Michael Deiter, OG, Wisconsin
Round Three (Comp Pick): 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 Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix. 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 collecting interceptions. Has cornerback experience, but is better suited as a safety. Superb tackler. Fundamentally sound.
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
Jalen Hurd, WR, Baylor
Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
DaMarkus Lodge, WR, Mississippi
Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa 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.
Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota St.
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
Ulysees Gilbert, ILB, Akron
Keelan Doss, WR, California, Davis
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri
Round Seven (Comp Pick): Eric Dungey, QB, Syracuse
The quarterback situation is more settled than a week ago, but there are still some question marks. Dungey (6'4â€, 230) improved significantly over the previous three seasons and had a solid 2018 – including a bowl victory for the Orange. He will need plenty of work, but has a lot of potential.
In Conclusion:
The compensatory picks are now official. The Redskins comp picks are as follows: Rounds 3, 5, 6, and 7. Mocks in the middle of 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 following week we will go to two mocks. The mocks will continue to be posted this spring and the volume of mocks will increase as we get closer to the draft.