Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2016 (Continual Updates)
The Super Bowl is behind us and the offseason has officially begun. As the old saying goes, defense wins championships. With that in mind, here is the second BBQ Redskins mock for 2016 and it features a trade. After free agency settles down, we will have mocks that focus on no trades, trades, and are BGO member centric. We’ll even feature two or three mocks that are extraordinary. Scot McCloughan has said he would like to get fifteen picks if at all possible. BBQ thinks that is unrealistic, but we will delve into the unusual for the fun of it. Free agency could determine what happens in the draft and we’ll focus more on that in the coming weeks. BBQ will have a couple of mocks before March 9 (the official opening of FA), but the frequency will pick up shortly thereafter.
Feel free to offer your own ideas about the draft, free agency, team cuts, and anything else related to these subjects. Too, we’d like to see your mocks if you are so inclined.
Without any further delays, let’s take a look at the second mock for 2016.
Round One: Trade
The Rams broker a trade with the Redskins and move both of their second rounders and a sixth to the Redskins for the opportunity to select twenty-first overall.
Round Two: Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
Unquestionably, the absolute best deep threat receiver in the 2016 draft. With blazing speed, Fuller has been able to easily get separation from defenders for the ACC-related program. Numbers are a bit down from the previous season, but that is due to below average quarterback play. Can stretch the field consistently for other receivers and tight ends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTZUMsRdfTQ
Other Possible Targets:
Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
Sebastian Tretola, G, Arkansas
Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
Adolphus Washington, DT, Ohio St.
Spencer Drango, OT/G, Baylor
Jeremy Cash, SS, Duke
Round Two: Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville
Rankins is a deceptively quick and agile defensive tackle. He can play outside or inside on a 3-4 defense. Can outrun most offensive linemen in the NFL. Very teachable. An impressive three-tech who stuffs the run, but chases quarterbacks at will. The All-ACC player figures to drop a bit in the draft due to his size (6-2, 310), but that unfair knock on him has been there since his freshman season. He has simply defied the odds with a positive attitude and “overachieving”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HuWlLvCL6o
Round Two: Vernon Butler, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech
Scot McCloughan wastes no time in rebuilding the defensive line. Simply put, Butler is strong and able to do the following: bull rush, hold the offensive lineman from making plays, sack the quarterback, generate a consistent pass rush, and contain running backs – often for a loss. The CUSA product’s motor is constantly running and does not stop. A wonderful character person and his focus is always in the right place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltL6872vGzs
Round Three: William Jackson, CB, Houston
Here is a little secret. BBQ believes that Jackson could be the best corner prospect in this draft and would be a huge steal for the Redskins. If the AAC standout starts to move up according to the pundits, he could receive a second round grade. Any higher? Not sure. Jackson has the overwhelming size that more teams covet. Very physical, but needs to be aware of personal foul penalties at the next level. Breaks quicker on the ball than any other corner that BBQ has seen in the last three drafts. Excellent closing speed. Totally frustrates quarterbacks and receivers alike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ed52KLps6U
Other Possible Targets:
Chris Jones, DE, Mississippi St.
Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech
Sean Davis, FS, Maryland
Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor
Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
Jordan Howard, RB, Indiana
Round Four: Denver Kirkland, G, Arkansas
Arkansas is known for having quality offensive lines over the years and Denver Kirkland is the latest product from that system. He has a very nasty disposition in the mold of a Russ Grimm and a Brandon Scherff. A bit underrated, Kirkland would be a very good fit at left guard – the side with which he is most familiar. More than held his own against quality SEC competition. Recent tapes of his performances have been inexplicably dropped from the internet, but we hope they will resurface again soon.
Other Possible Targets:
Jack Allen, C, Michigan St.
Hassan Ridgeway, DT, Texas
Karl Joseph, SS, West Virginia
Aaron Burbridge, WR, Michigan St.
Miles Killebrew, SS, Southern Utah
Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma
Deiondre Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
Round Five: Jayron Kearse, SS, Clemson
For several years now a few teams have wanted taller and faster safeties on their rosters. The All-ACC performer certainly fits that prototype (6-5, 220), but comes with more than just being supersized as a strike safety. Covers running backs and tight ends like a very tight fitting glove. Has a physical streak to him. Kearse, who has NFL bloodlines (Jevon Kearse is his uncle and Phillip Buchanon is a cousin), can also cover bigger receivers with relative ease. Has good timing on jumping routes, but can overplay on occasion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coce42VjWNM
Other Possible Targets:
Blake Martinez, ILB, Stanford
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts
Graham Glasgow, C/G, Michigan
Jonathan Williams, RB, Arkansas
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois
Jihad Ward, DE, Illinois
Round Six: Matt Ioannidis, DE, Temple
Ioannidis had a special season for the Owls, but he is a bit overlooked due to playing for a perennial doormat of the AAC. Not this past year – Temple had a great season and Matt Ioannidis was a big factor in that success. He has excellent size to go with a great attitude and possesses a tenacious motor. The first team all-conference standout added about twenty pounds of bulk and muscle in recent weeks. He can slide inside for certain defensive formations. Ioannidis could quickly be a rotational player and possibly a starter within a year or two.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUY9y8vCW-w
Other Possible Targets:
Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford
Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah St.
Jared Norris, ILB, Utah
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame
Devon Cajuste, WR, Stanford
Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia
Round Six: Jared Norris, ILB, Utah
Norris has been a good linebacker for the Utes during his career in the PAC-12. He has good skills in the running game, but needs to work a bit on his pass defense. A true tackling machine that doesn’t get as much attention as his counterparts at more notable conference schools. A true team leader. Has the intangibles to be a good special teams player.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZDA2Tvq98
Round Seven: Jacoby Brissett, QB, N.C. State
Brissett put up good numbers for the Wolfpack, but is seen as a late round prospect. His journey has been an interesting story as he started out playing backup to another quarterback in this year’s draft, Jeff Driskel of Louisiana Tech. Both began their careers at Florida. After his transfer, the ACC product produced at a high level. However, he is seen as a third teamer or practice squad member his first year or two. He could become a very good career backup down the road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_IMiZiFpKE
Other Possible Targets:
Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana
Joe Thuney, G, N.C. St.
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St.
Antwaun Woods, DT, Southern Cal
Travis Wilson, QB, Utah
Curt Maggitt, OLB, Tennessee
Round Seven: Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy
Mr. All Everything at Navy. One of the best football players ever to come out of the famed service academy. A truly electrifying presence on the field. Although he played quarterback, his pro career figures to be running back. Reynolds could obviously be the emergency QB on days when he is part of the roster. Holds numerous school records. The reigning AAC Player of The Year holds many conference records. Holds several NCAA records. An outstanding young man who exemplifies leadership. Could the Redskins pull enough strings to get him stationed in the DC region for his two year Navy commitment? Definitely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgnRNYisweU
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
Elijah Shumate, SS, Notre Dame – EW
Keith Lumpkin, OT, Rutgers – EW
Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy – EW
Joe Thuney, OG, N.C. St. – EW
Juston Burris, CB, N.C. St. – EW
Josh Ferguson, RB, Illinois – EW
Darion Griswold, TE, Arkansas St. - EW
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts - EW
Terrance Smith, ILB, Florida St. – EW
There is your second mock for 2016 and prospect lists. The draft is less than three months away. Free agency begins on March 9. We’ll also post who the Redskins contact and interview at the combine. See you as we go along.
Hail To The Redskins!
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