Team Need(s): (Edge, OL, TE)
RD1 (2) Chase Young, Edge, Ohio State
RD3 (66) Ezra Cleveland, Tackle, Boise State
RD4 (108) Thaddeus Moss, TE, LSU
RD4 (142) TJ Carter, CB, Memphis
RD5 (149) Colton Prater, Guard, Texas A&M
RD7 (217) Alohi Gilman, Safety, Notre Dame
RD7 (230) Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami
Trade(s): N/A
Draft Analysis: (RD1-4) The Redskins have many holes to fill, but we get most of them here.
Chase Young was a no brainer at 2, but Tackle Ezra Cleveland is a player you have to watch to see his true value. He can be an excellent blind side protector for Haskins the next decade. Alongside him will be athletic, sure handed TE Thaddeus Moss out of LSU. Moss could improve as a run blacker, but his route running and hands are going to be great for Haskins' in redzone situations. Matt Cavanaugh also likes to move his Tight Ends around the formation, and playing in a Pro-Style offense will benefit Moss in that regard.
(RD4-7) Rounding out the fourth round picks for Washington is man to man ace TJ Carter out of Memphis! He will greatly impact the pass defense. Young DBs have flourished under Ron Rivera's system and coaching, Carter should be no exception. Colton Prater will at the least provide depth at Guard, depending on what the front office decides Sherff's value is, he may compete for a starting role. A great run blocker, and aggressive pass blacker, Prater is a modern day "hog"!
The most intriguing picks out of this draft may be the last two! Safety Alohi Gilman is a interesting player to say the least. He has done it all at Notre Dame, from playing down in the box as a pseudo linebacker to playing the backend as a ball hawk. His tackling ability makes him valuable tp any defense early, and he could very well make an impact early. Shifty speedster, Jeff Thomas out of Miami is a guy that after the combine could shoot up team's boards! But, I have him going to Washington here. This kid can flat out fly, and pairing him with McLaurin will give the 'Skins a potent big play passing game. A running back could also
be a choice with the last pick, but Washington needs as much help for Haskins as possible.
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