Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2015 (Continual Updates)
Here is your draft class and UDFAs for 2015. Thanks for all of the compliments, comments, and participation. We’ll continue to update as needed in the upcoming days, weeks, and months.
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The Redskins Draft, 2015
Round One: Brandon Scherff, OT/OG, Iowa
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GM McCloughan stated his preference for “big uglies” who are nasty, mean, and aggressive. Scherff is arguably the best tackle/guard/offensive lineman on the board and the Redskins have now added him to the offensive line. According to a team source, Scherff was rated higher than the fifth overall choice by the Redskins. He is a beast in the running game and good in pass protection. Playing in the powerful Big Ten, he more than held his own against quality competition. He will start from day one and be a mainstay for the next dozen years or more. The Redskins reportedly have already named him the starting RT. Here is a video that describes the choice.
Brandon Scherff NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins' Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Two: Preston Smith, OLB/DE, Mississippi St.
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We also take the GM at his word that he wants an edge rushing OLB and was able to snag an absolute powerhouse of a player. The All-SEC OLB/DE is a hybrid prospect that will play primarily standing up, but can be placed at end in some 4-3 formations. He is an explosive player who will allow Trent Murphy to move inside to ILB and form a powerful linebacker corps. Smith is strong at the point of attack and has superior edge rushing skills. Rotoworld had him listed as the thirteenth overall rated player in this draft and BBQ never mocked him only due to thinking he would go in the mid to late first round. An absolute steal. Here is a video that describes the choice.
Preston Smith NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins' Round 2 Pick | Bleacher Report
Round Three: Matt Jones, RB, Florida
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Why not? The GM did say that he was looking to add good players for Robert Griffin, III and this selection continues that process. When looking for a third down back, the Redskins go back to the SEC and find a bruiser. With the departure of Roy Helu to the Raiders, the Redskins find more than just a replacement. The Redskins get the better end of this deal as Jones is a superb receiver out of the backfield and a solid blocker in the passing game. Jones is a large, punishing back who can specialize in short yardage situations. One team had him listed as their top rated running back in the draft. We wonder what team… Patterns his game after Marshawn Lynch. Strong and physical, he has a workhorse capability and should be a very solid special teams contributor. Here is a video that describes the choice.
Matt Jones NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Washington Redskins Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Four:
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The Redskins traded down in round three with Seattle and received picks in the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds.
Round Four: Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke
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Why not? Were you surprised? Yes, he is a small WR and that is antithetical to what McCloughan prefers, but it’s deceiving when you look at what this prospect brings to the team. He likely settles into the slot position quickly and has a good first year. However, he likely becomes the dazzling PR/KR that we have been seeking for a long time. The first team All-ACC product led the league in receptions and had impressive campaigns over the last two seasons. Crowder probably ends the Redskins career of Santana Moss and puts Andre Roberts on notice. He is ambidextrous and can throw H-back passes with either hand. Could be a candidate for league honors on special teams. Here is a video that describes the choice.
Jamison Crowder NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Four: Arie Kouandjio, OG, Alabama
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The Redskins use their second of two fourth round selections on the local player from nearby Hyattsville. The All American went up against plenty of quality competition in the SEC and nationally ranked opponents. He is a strong pass protector who is ready to step into a starting role in the NFL at the left guard position as he brings a serious challenge to Shawn Lauvao. Kouandjio has dramatically improved on his pass protection skills over the last two seasons. Very athletic at the point of attack and has a very successful history of man-handling the biggest and most talented nose tackles. He is able to use his long arms to position his large frame at an advantage against would be tacklers in the running game. Still needs some refinement, but could push for a starting position much sooner than some may think. Will probably add about ten to twelve pounds of muscle to his body. Here is a video that describes the choice.
Arie Kouandjio NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins' Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Five: Martrell Spaight, ILB, Arkansas
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The GM continued his theme of adding nasty and aggressive football players with the selection of the two time JUCO All-American. The first team All-SEC backer led the conference in tackles and will now shift from OLB to ILB with his new team. Spaight has a very high upside and even though he went where projected, it is not out of the question that he becomes a superb player for the Redskins. Possesses superb vision in the running game and is solid in pass coverage. He will push Perry Riley for a starting position. Will certainly be a special teams stud. Here is a video that describes the choice.
Martrell Spaight NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Five:
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The Redskins traded down in round five and picked up New Orleans’ sixth round selection and a 2016 sixth round pick.
Round Six: Kyshoen Jarrett, SS, Virginia Tech
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The Redskins added a safety from the ACC. Here is a scouting report on Jarrett and a video that describes the choice.
Kyshoen Jarrett NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Six: Tevin Mitchel, CB, Arkansas
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The Redskins added a cornerback from the SEC. Here is a scouting report on Mitchel and a video that describes the choice.
Tevin Mitchel NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins Rookie | Bleacher Report
Round Six: Evan Spencer, WR, Ohio State
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The Redskins added a wide receiver from the Big Ten. Here is a scouting report on Spencer and a video that describes the choice.
Evan Spencer NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins' 6th-Round Pick | Bleacher Report
Round Seven: Austin Reiter, C, South Florida
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The Redskins added a center from the AAC. Here is a scouting report on Reiter that describes the choice.
Austin Reiter to Washington Redskins: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown | Bleacher Report
UDFA Additions:
Ty Long, K, Alabama-Birmingham
Brey Cook, OT, Arkansas
Reggie Bell, WR, Univ. San Diego
Devin Mahina, TE, BYU
Corey Crawford, DE, Clemson
Tyler Rutenbeck, WR, Univ. of Dubuque
Connor Halliday, QB, Washington St.
Tony Jones, WR, Northwestern
Terrance Plummer, LB, Central Florida
Dyshawn Davis, OLB, Syracuse
Trey Williams, RB, Texas A&M
There is your draft class and UDFAs for 2015. We’ll have more as the offseason continues.
Hail To The Redskins!
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