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Washington Redskins 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Christmas Edition

By Jacob Camenker

Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2, Pick 18 – DL Caleb Brantley, Florida

Caleb Brantley is a prospect that some are currently sleeping on. Though he has not put up huge numbers in college, he has been an impact defender and should be a quality lineman at the NFL level.

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Over the past two years, Brantley has worked in various roles on the defensive front including the tackle and end positions. He only posted 4.5 sacks over his last two seasons, but part of that was a product of the role he played. At the NFL level, he looks like a 3-4 defensive end, and that would be a great fit with the Redskins.

If the Redskins were to draft him, Brantley would have a chance to start for the team right away. Brantley has a 6-foot-2, 314 pound frame that would allow him either to play the end position, or nose tackle. He would be a great fit at left end in place of Ricky Jean-Francois. If the Redskins brought back Ziggy Hood, then the defensive line would start to look stronger than it has for most of the season.

Brantley is definitely a high upside option at this point. He could be a late first round pick when it is ll said and done, so getting him in the mid-second round is fantastic.

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