By:Carrington Caul
Washington Redskins (Record: 6-10) (Playoff Appearance: No Playoff Appearance)
The Redskins are in the same position the Detroit Lions were in about 2-3 seasons ago, the bad thing is the Lions have a smart front office. A lot of the moves the Redskins are making are questionable, starting other QB’s over a person that you gave up a lot for, coaches not on the same page and making free agents acquisitions that has set this team back for a few season. It’s no secret that the Redskins are in a rebuilding phase, they need a franchise QB, some weapons on offense, and some stability on defense before they can be a serious contender in the NFC and even the NFL.
1)Ryan Kerrigan (DE/OLB, Purdue)
Kerrigan isn’t big and he isn’t athletic but he has great instincts off the ball and will be able to put pressure on the QB. In the Redskins system Kerrigan will play OLB in their 3-4 fronts, he’s not good in man to man coverage but he’s great in rushing so even in the 3-4 fronts, with him on the field you will see a 4-3 look or attack. He will be a started and impact player on the Redskins defense for years. (Personal Grade: B+)
2)Jarvis Jenkins (DT, Clemson)
A lot of scouts thought highly of Jenkins and felt that he was the reason that Da’Quan Bowers had 16 sacks last season, he forces double teams on him , uses good hand skills and is great in the run stop, he shows signs that he can be an effective pass rusher but he has to work on his technique. Jenkins also needs to become more physical on the NT position in the 3-4 but you can expect him to step up big and the fact that Albert Haynesworth will not be here this season Jenkins has a great chance at being the starter on opening day. (Personal Grade: B+)
3)Leonard Hankerson (WR, Miami FL)
Name a wide receiver on the Redskins roster besides Santana Moss, its hard isn’t it? That’s because if you’re not a Redskins fan you didn’t know they had any. The Redskins were in desperate need for a quality WR and they more than likely found one in Hankerson he’s 6’1 210LBs with top speed and great hands, he began to move himself up the scouting boards at the Senior Bowl and he also impressed at the Combine. Hankerson is a great go to guy with the deep ball, he needs to work o0n his short and medium route they get sloppy sometimes. Expect him to come in and play for a starting spot immediately. (Personal Grade: B-)
4)Roy Helu (RB, Nebraska)
Like I said before the Redskins really don’t have any offensive weapons, Helu is a strong, fast elusive RB that will be an excellent combo to Ryan Torrian. Torrian and Helu will probably split the carries and bring some excitement to the redskins fan base, I wouldn’t call him the next Clinton Portis but Helu can be a starter in this league for years to come. (Personal Grade: B-)
5)Dejon Gomes (S, Nebraska)
Gomes isn’t going to be starter, if he contributes any it will probably be on special teams. He’s good in coverage against the run, but he isn’t fast enough or aggressive enough to be an elite or even starting Safety in this league. He will add depth to this team and a solid backup. (Personal Grade: C+)
6)Niles Paul (WR, Nebraska)
Paul will contribute on Special Teams as a returner, he’s inconsistent in his routes and doesn’t catch balls away from his frame, and he will add depth to a very thin WR corps but will help boost this ST group for the next few seasons. (Personal Grade: C
7)Evan Royster (RB, Penn State)
Royster will be good as a receiver out the backfield and can pick up blocks, but he isn’t a strong runner or fast enough runner to be premiere back in this league, expect him to either contribute on special teams or just the practice squad. (Personal Grade: C-)
8)Aldrick Robinson (WR, Southern Mississippi)
Robinson has great ball skills and is fast enough to earn the slot position on this team, but he has to work on getting stronger and bigger, he will more than likely contribute on special teams. He will also try and fight for a WR spot, if Santana Moss doesn’t come back next season Robinson can find himself fighting for the slot position. (Personal Grade: B-)
9)Brandyn Thompson (CB, Boise State)
Thompson lacks size and speed to be a number 1 CB but he great ball skills, great in the run defense and short area quickness and aggressiveness, he won’t be a starter but expect him to be on the field in nickel packages and perhaps special teams (Personal Grade: C+)
10)Maurice Hurt (OG, Florida)
Hurt won’t be a starter for the Redskins, but he will add depth to weak line the Redskins have, he has the strength and tools to be a quality backup but he needs to work on his technique and become more consistent. (Personal Grade: C-)
11)Markus White (DE, Florida State)
White will not play DE, for the Redskins he will probably be a decent backup as a LB. More than likely he won’t see any playing time this season but it’s a possibility he can get a spot on special teams coverage. (Personal Grade: C)
12)Chris Neild (DT, West Virginia)
Neild will take a season or two to develop but he will be a suitable backup in the 3-4 schemes for the Redskins, and will contribute on special teams, but first he will spend a season or two on practice squad and improving his skills. (Personal Grade: C+)
If the Redskins pick first next season I wouldn’t be surprised, but it won’t be because they are the worst team in the NFL, it will be the same reason the Carolina Panthers picked first this season; their rookies will see significant playing time this season and that can only help their rebuilding period their going through. Overall I think the Redskins had a quality draft, they didn’t get a lot of big names but they got solid starters and contributors to their team and will help rebuild this team.
OVERALL GRADE: B-
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