Washington Redskins Draft Grades: Class Turns Them Into Contenders
Final thoughts on Redskins draft class
The Redskins added plenty of pieces in the secondary on day three of the NFL Draft. Fabian Moreau was selected in the third round and could potentially blossom into a future starter. With Bashaud Breedland entering the last year on his rookie contract, the Skins may have found his replacement. Fourth round safety Montae Nicholson provides much needed depth and has special teams potential.
Fifth round pick Jeremy Sprinkle is a developmental tight end and projects to be No. 3 behind Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis. Sixth rounder Robert Davis continues the trend of Washington getting bigger at wide receiver. The cousin of Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, Davis is an intriguing prospect with size (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) and speed (ran 4.4 at the combine)
Washington also addressed its needs for a backup center by taking Chase Roulier out of Wyoming. The former Cowboys offers versatility along the o-line as he can take snaps at guard. In the seventh and final round, the Redskins continted to get younger in the secondary by taking Josh Harvey-Clemons and Joshua Holsey. Clemons has the potential to be used the same way Su’a Cravens was last season. Holsey will push for playing time as the nickle corner and will contribute on special teams.