Burner’s Burning Questions – The Mock Draft, Part Eleven (Continual Updates)
BBQ continues the 2013 series of mock drafts and will provide constant updates based on team needs, free agency additions/losses, and injuries. This is the eleventh mock of the new season and the BBQ mocks will be a daily feature each day this week, including a special Saturday mock for remaining draft picks. Feel free to add your own ideas and mocks as we go along.
Team needs center mostly on the defensive secondary. Some of these issues could be settled (somewhat) in free agency, but we will address those concerns in future mocks, if needed.
Round 2:
With a draft that is deep in talent at many positions, the Redskins trade down to the early third round and pick up an early fourth rounder.
Round 3:
Darius Slay – Cornerback, Mississippi State
The number one need for the Redskins is safety, but it is a deep class and the Redskins choose to fill a need that is “One-A” on the priority list – a CB. Slay was certainly a star at the combine, but he actually has superior skills at the corner position. He could start sooner rather than later. Slay is an underrated prospect who had a solid senior campaign. He has phenomenal speed, good coverage skills, and better than average size.
Round 3:
Philip Thomas – Safety, Fresno State
The Redskins waste no time in upgrading a horrible secondary and in particular, their safety corps. Thomas has a nose for the ball and he is an interception machine.
Round 4:
Nick Kasa – Tight End, Colorado
Kasa is a massive TE with natural ability as a pass catcher. He would be a force on the offensive line, an asset in the running game, and a potent weapon in the passing game.
Round 4:
Montori Hughes – Defensive Tackle, Tennessee-Martin
Hughes comes from a small school, but could have a big impact at the next level. His stats are spectacular and he had a very impressive 2012 campaign.
Round 5:
Will Davis – Cornerback, Utah State
Davis is a cornerback who has the uncanny ability to improve in each and every game – and did so for the Aggies. Once an unheralded prospect, he could become an absolute stud in the NFL.
Round 5:
The Redskins trade down to early part of round six and pick up a seventh rounder.
Round 6:
Stefphon Jefferson – Running Back, Nevada
We don’t need a running back? Ok, that’s fine, but Mike Shanahan has this uncanny habit of finding hidden gems at this position and Jefferson fits the bill. Many scouts are calling him this year’s Alfred Morris. Jefferson’s offense ran the pistol and he had a great year. His character is rated as extremely high. Enough said.
Round 6:
Robert Lester – Safety, Alabama
The Redskins are surprised to see Lester in the sixth round. Once thought of as a first round talent, the team can’t ignore the quality pick here and the value received.
Round 7:
Oday Aboushi – Offensive Tackle, Virginia
Aboushi’s stock continues to fall and is not a highly rated offensive lineman. It is recognized that his skills are not suited to a traditional blocking scheme, but he has more than enough talent and ability to play quite well in a zone blocking scheme.
Round 7:
Omoregie Uzzi – Guard, Georgia Tech
Uzzi is a prospect that would be a very poor fit in traditional blocking schemes, but a perfect fit for the zone blocking teams. He is very mobile and continues to play with a high motor until the whistle is blown.
UDFAs
1. Lucas Reed – TE, New Mexico
2. Elvis Fisher – OT, Missouri
3. Jeff Braun – OT, West Virginia
4. T.J. Barnes – DT, Georgia Tech
5. Steve Greer – ILB, Virginia
6. Trey Wilson – CB, Vanderbilt
7. Alex Dunnachie - P, Hawaii
8. Brandon Kaufman – WR, Eastern Washington
9. James Wilson – G, Florida
10. Mark Jackson – G, Glenville St
11. Miguel Maysonet – RB, Stony Brook
12. Dalton Freeman – C, Clemson
13. Rontez Miles – S, California (PA)
14. Tino Sunseri – QB, Pittsburgh
15. Demetrius McCray – CB, Appalachian St
16. Ray Ray Armstrong – S, Miami
Analysis:
It is no secret that the Redskins are looking to upgrade their defensive secondary. It would not be surprising to see the first two choices reflecting that need. This mock simply confirms what could possibly occur with these needs.
BBQ mock eleven has an early trade that could produce a talented tight end pick early in the fourth round. If this occurs, don’t be surprised if the Redskins decide to jettison Fred Davis.
Later in the mock, more picks are dedicated to the defensive secondary and offensive line. These choices will simply add more depth where it is needed in the next few years. Too, the obligatory Mike Shanahan running back selection is highlighted in the sixth round.
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