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Washington Redskins 7-Round Mock Draft: The Final Countdown

By Jacob Camenker

Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) throws a pass as he pressured by Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) throws a pass as he pressured by Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) is defended by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) is defended by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3, Pick 17

Will Pick: CB Ahkello Witherspoon, Colorado

The Redskins need to get another potential starter at the cornerback position. In the third round, Ahkello Witherspoon is a great value. He could prove to be a solid No. 2 corner, and WalterFootball.com’s Charlie Campbell listed him as a potential steal in a recent article of his:

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    • "At 6-foot-3, 198 pounds, Witherspoon has great size to matchup on tall receivers. He also is very fast and showed the ability to run with speedy wideouts. Witherspoon is a fluid athlete with the looseness to turn and run, yet still use his size to win jump balls. Another thing that I love about Witherspoon is that he is a tremendous asset in the red zone. Teams went after him last year, and he was phenomenal at taking away precious downs to do his part to prevent touchdowns. Witherspoon is very smart and has a ton of athletic upside. I think he will be one of the steals of the 2017 NFL Draft."

    For these reasons, don’t be surprised to see Witherspoon be a target for the team. He may go earlier than this when it is all said and done.

    Should Pick: CB Jalen “Teez” Tabor, Florida

    In this analyst’s opinion, Jalen Tabor would be the better pick at this juncture. Tabor was once considered to be a first round pick before an extremely slow 40 yard dash sent him into a free fall. He is a potential No. 1 cornerback, and he offers a bit more upside than Witherspoon. Playing in the SEC also has its advantages, so Tabor has the slight edge over Witherspoon in my book.

    Dark Horse: S Marcus Maye, Florida

    The defensive backs available at this juncture were all strong. Marcus Maye was one of the best left on the board, as he is probably a second round prospect, but he fell out of circumstance. The Redskins need a corner more than a safety right now though, and they have their eyes on a couple of later options.

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