Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2016 (Continual Updates)
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Today we bring you the latest mock and it features trades and other exciting information. This week we will feature three mocks. Next week will bring four mocks. For draft week a new mock will be posted each day.
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Without any further delays, let’s take a look at the latest mock for 2016.
Round One: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
The Redskins need youth and dependability on the defensive line for 2016 and beyond. Enter Andrew Billings. The Redskins have a decent running game defense. Billings can make it much better. The Redskins have a poor pass rush. Billings can make it much better. The Big 12 star plays low to the ground and can gain exceptional leverage. A disruptive force who can take on double teams and allow the OLBs a direct path to the quarterback. Deceptive speed. Very, very strong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNZkUuJqhA
Other Possible Targets:
A’Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama
Vernon Butler, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech
Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
William Jackson, CB, Houston
Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi
Round Two: Trade
The Redskins trade down to the latter portion of round two and pick up third and seventh rounders.
Round Two: Keanu Neal, FS, Florida
The free safety class for 2016 is a bit weak, but there are a few standouts and Neal is one of the better prospects. Wait, didn’t we say the same thing about Darian Thompson? Yes. He has the size, length, and physicality that teams like from their safeties. Wait, didn’t we say the same thing about Darian Thompson? Yes. So, what is the difference? Neal has a tendency to make running backs who enter his territory a personal mission and seeks to destroy. The same for receivers and tight ends. The all SEC standout is solid in all phases of the game and could start immediately. Needs to do a better job of protecting himself from injuries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5nzVdpia6M
Other Possible Targets:
Chris Jones, DE, Mississippi St.
Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio St.
Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
Jeremy Cash, SS, Duke
Round Three: Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama
Let’s get some bad news out of the way. In early 2015, Jones was arrested for a domestic issue. The charges were dropped a week later (Tuscaloosa police and city attorney) after it appeared to be settled (altercation was verbal and not physical). Most teams have lowered his draft stock by one round. Now, some good news. Jones is one of the fastest players in the draft. The All-SEC player has the size to intimidate receivers. Very confident. Good in the run game. Switched from WR two seasons ago and has played the position ever since, so upside is enormous. Excellent punt return skills as he will occasionally take one to the house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iJ4UyVTE_o
Other Possible Targets:
Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska
Sebastian Tretola, OG, Arkansas
Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma
Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado St.
T.J. Green, FS, Clemson
Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
Round Three: Trade
The Redskins trade down to the middle of round four and pick up fifth and sixth rounders.
Round Four: C.J. Prosise, RB, Notre Dame
Prosise is an ACC performer who started out as a wide receiver, but moved to running back. Yes, he is quite effective at catching the ball from the backfield and producing big gains. Has the burst to take it to the house on any given play. Excellent size. Good speed. Originally recruited as a safety. Excels on special teams. Solid runner between the tackles and would be better in a power running scheme. Can handle a workload, but needs a few games to adjust to the NFL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBG3fbHCgk4
Other Possible Targets:
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland
Keyarris Garrett, WR, Tulsa
Jordan Howard, RB, Indiana
Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
Justin Simmons, FS, Boston College
Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah St.
Round Four: Hassan Ridgeway, DT, Texas
The All Big12 performer is like the classic blue collar worker who packs his lunch and comes to work with a positive attitude. There is nothing flashy about him other than dependability and reliability. He can occupy blockers at the line and apply pressure in the running and passing games. Ridgeway will likely add about ten to fifteen pounds of bulk to his sturdy frame. For his size, the Longhorn is deceptively quick on his feet. Pretty much an unmovable object on the field.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93CbXKt7roY
Round Five: Max Tuerk, C, Southern California
Max Tuerk, a center from perennial PAC-12 power Southern California, is an equally powerful force in the running and passing offense. He does have an injury concern and will likely be limited by the time rookie camp begins. Tuerk should be good to go for training camp and perhaps the latter part of OTAs and mini camp. Pulls excellently on sweeps and screens. Mechanics are top notch. Rarely makes a mistake. Adjusts quickly and very well to moving/explosive targets with a laser like focus. Needed to add about twenty to twenty-five pounds of bulk to his lanky frame and is doing so – very close to that target. Unfortunately (and this is true for most centers), no extended videos exist – just a few plays here and there.
Other Possible Targets:
Graham Glasgow, C/G, Michigan
Evan Boehm, C, Missouri
Justin Simmons, FS, Boston College
Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson
Jonathan Williams, RB, Arkansas
Blake Martinez, ILB, Stanford
Matt Ioannidis, DE, Temple
Round Five: Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts
Tajae Sharpe is a fun player to observe as he makes difficult catches seem routine. He has an array of acrobatic catches in his arsenal and makes the impossible receptions when you least expect it. Superior size with a superior skillset – exactly what the Redskins are searching for in a new wide receiver. Runs precise routes. Shakes coverage on short, intermediate, and long range passes with a can do attitude. Played in a pro-style system for the MAC’s Minutemen and transitioning to the NFL could be seamless. Needs to work on his YAC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4dMwyeVLLI
Round Six: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia
Do you need another punt returner who can score the occasional touchdown? He’s capable. The ACC specialist is a pretty good corner as well and is rated a bit higher by many scouting services. However, he regressed a somewhat during a senior season that was hindered by poor team play. Deceptively quick. Canady has the size and strength that most teams covet, but will need a year or two on the bench. Could make his mark on special teams and then make the transition to nickel and dime back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PgXbCT9Z54
Other Possible Targets:
Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson
Deiondre Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
Jared Norris, ILB, Utah
D.J. Reader, DT, Clemson
Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB, West Virginia
Ken Crawley, CB, Colorado
Round Six: Tyvis Powell, FS, Ohio St.
Did Tyvis Powell declare for the draft one year earlier than expected? Yes. Was it too soon? Likely so. Advantage Redskins. He would be a better prospect in the 2017 draft, but decided to enter this year. He would need a year of sitting on the bench and playing special teams, then could be ready to take on the role of starting free safety. He has the size that teams covet these days. Physical player. Powell covers the field with ease and was the team MVP in the national championship game for the Big Ten’s Buckeyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am1yWv_3wlk
Round Seven: Cody Kessler, QB, Southern California
The Redskins will certainly take a quarterback in this draft as a developmental project and the all PAC-12 obviously fits that profile. He sees the field very well and goes through his progressions quickly and efficiently. Able to improvise with ease. Leads the west coast offense with short and intermediate passes with an amazing degree of accuracy. Could stand to improve on his longer pass accuracy. Would fit extremely well in the Redskins offense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lohYq2rRAik
Other Possible Targets:
Joe Thuney, G, N.C. St.
Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Illinois
Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana
Deon Bush, FS, Miami
Cassanova McKinzy, ILB, Auburn
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St.
Round Seven: Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor
Until a few days ago, the Big12 standout was a highly rated prospect, but he could be looking at serious legal troubles. It was just last year when La’el Collins had a serious charge leveled at him and was not drafted. It was very unfair and the timing was rotten. Could we see history repeating itself? Possibly. The allegations are serious. If no charges are filed by the draft, the Redskins could pull the trigger in the seventh. If charges are brought forth after the draft, then the Redskins can walk away with a minimal cap hit. Now, the football player. Large frame. Dominant on the defensive line. Explosive bull rush.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pd2FpUR93Q
Round Seven: Ian Seau, OLB, Nevada
He has a famous last name. Yes, the Mountain West product is a nephew of the late Junior Seau and like his famous uncle, Ian plays linebacker. He may not have the overall talent of his well known relative, but Ian Seau is a good football player. His specialty is rushing the passer. He would be an extra body on the field during passing downs and would need to make the roster as a special teamer as well. He lacks speed, but makes up for it with determination and toughness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO4SpMFLWSQ
Undrafted Free Agent Prospects:
Antwaun Woods, DT, Southern Cal
David Morgan, TE, Texas-San Antonio
Nick Beamish, C, Central Michigan
Josh Forrest, ILB, Kentucky
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame
Jeff Driskel, QB, Louisiana Tech
Jake McGee, TE, Florida
Reggie Northrup, ILB, Florida St.
Tevin Carter, SS, Utah
Giorgio Newberry, DE, Florida St.
Ian Frye, K, Virginia
Mike Jordan, CB, Missouri Western
Devon Johnson, RB/FB, Marshall
Vincent Valentine, DT, Nebraska
Curt Maggitt, OLB, Tennessee
Wallace Scott, SS, McNeese St.
Steven Scheu, TE, Vanderbilt
De’Runnya Wilson, WR, Mississippi St.
Chris Mayes, DT, Georgia
Alonzo Russell, WR, Toledo
Corey Marshall, OLB, Virginia Tech
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy
Travis Wilson, QB, Utah
Cayleb Jones, WR, Arizona
Christian Carpenter, FS, Towson
Devon Cajuste, WR, Stanford
Arjen Colquhoun, CB, Michigan St.
Darrell Greene, OG, San Diego St.
Prospects Contacted, Interviewed, Visited:
East-West Shrine game - EW
Senior Bowl - SB
Combine – NFLC
Team Pro Day – TPD
Team Visit – TV
Private Workout – PW
Ken Crawley, CB, Colorado – EW
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St. - NFLC
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame – EW
Keith Lumpkin, OT, Rutgers – EW
Reggie Northrup, ILB, Florida St. - TV
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland – TPD, TV
Arjen Colquhon, CB, Michigan St. - TV
Connor Cook, QB, Michigan St. - NFLC
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy – EW, TPD
Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss – NFLC
Artie Burns, CB, Miami - TPD
Joe Thuney, OG, N.C. St. – EW
Kevin Byard, FS, Middle Tennessee St. - TPD
Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville - TPD
Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson – NFLC, TPD
Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State – NFLC
Deon King, OLB, Norfolk St. - PW
Juston Burris, CB, N.C. St. – EW
Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech - NFLC
Jarran Reed, DE/DT, Alabama – NFLC
Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota St. - TPD
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois – EW
Jonathan Jones, CB, Auburn - TPD
A'Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama - NFLC
Darion Griswold, TE, Arkansas St. – EW
Deon Bush, FS, Miami – TPD
Michael Caputo, S, Wisconsin - PW
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts-Amherst – EW
Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky - NFLC
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St. – EW
Charone Peake, WR, Clemson - TPD
There is your latest mock for 2016 and prospect lists. The draft is just two weeks away. We’ll post who the Redskins contact during team pro days, visits and who they work out privately. See you as we go along.
Hail To The Redskins!