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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 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs along the sidelines during the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs along the sidelines during the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, Pick 5 – RB Wayne Gallman, Clemson

Over the past few weeks, the Redskins have had some issues running the ball. While Rob Kelley has done an admirable job carry the load, he should not really be a workhorse back. The team needs to add another running back to work into the rotation, and Wayne Gallman is an intriguing option.

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Gallman has been one of the most productive runners in the nation in back to back seasons. Functioning as the workhorse for the Clemson offense, the strong runner has posted 2,516 yards and 28 touchdowns combined on the ground over the past two years. He has been a big part of Clemson’s rise to the national spotlight, and he has helped improve the play of Deshaun Watson.

For the Redskins, Gallman would offer a little something different than Kelley. Gallman is a much quicker and more explosive runner that would be a threat to take the ball to the house on every carry. Kelley could operate as the physical back while Gallman could be worked in as the playmaker back. It would just make sense to use him as a complement and keep Chris Thompson around for third down work.

The only concern with Gallman would be his durability. He missed some time with a concussion during his junior year, and saw a lot of carries in college. Still, the benefits outweight the risks here in the early fourth round.

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