Washington Redskins: NFL Draft wide receiver value rankings

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7. Cedrick Wilson – Boise State

Projection – Rounds 4-5

A big-bodied receiver at 6-foot-3, 188, and a man of character, Cedrick Wilson is a player with underrated upside early on Day 3. He’s a very athletic player, and his combine results reflected this. He ran a 4.55 40-yard dash, and he cleared ten feet on the broad jump. On film, his natural talents are reflected in his play. He carries this burst in his routes, and he has a good jump off the line. He’s not flashy, which is why he’ll slide a bit, but he’s more than reliable, and he’d be well- worth the Washington Redskins’ fourth round pick.

6. Jordon Gandy – Murray State

Projection – UFA

A lesser-known prospect out of Murray State, Jordan Gandy has impressive size, standing at 6-foot-4, 215. Hailing from a smaller school, it would be nice to see Gandy produce at a higher level than he did (135 receptions, 2,065 yards, 23 touchdowns over 2016 and 2017). Nevertheless, Gandy is a relatively complete receiver, and although his level of competition is a cause for concern, he could be a steal as an undrafted free agent for the Washington Redskins.

5. Anthony Miller – Memphis

Projection – Rounds 3-4

Possessing elite speed, Anthony Miller is a rare prospect. He was the go-to option for Riley Ferguson at Memphis, and he presents the NFL with a tantalizing skill set. At 5-foot-11, 190, he has decent size, and his quickness operating routes can throw coverages awry in the blink of an eye. The Washington Redskins might have acquired a deep threat in Paul Richardson, but if they have a chance to select Miller in Round 4, he would be hard to ignore. He’s a clear NFL talent with the speed to get open where other receivers can’t. Miller would make Alex Smith even more comfortable in his new offense.

4. Daurice Fountain – Northern Iowa

Projection – Day 3

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Northern Iowa’s Daurice Fountain has been steadily climbing the draft boards over the offseason. The dynamic wide receiver put up a solid performance in the East-West Shrine Game, and as our own Jacob Camenker said, he is worth a look from the Washington Redskins.

"The Redskins could use a player like Fountain. While he might not be a No. 1 receiver, he could be a No. 2 guy and would add a speed element to the team that they desperately need. Ideally, the team could get Fountain and use him across from Josh Doctson and Jamison Crowder to create a versatile receiving corps. It’s also possible that he could be a No. 4 receiver that rotates in for certain speed packages."

Earlier in the year, Fountain was expected to be a sixth or seventh-round pick. Now, however, he could be selected as early as Round 5, and if a team likes him enough, they could swipe him away in Round 4. Anywhere on Day 3, Fountain provides value for the Washington Redskins. Later is better, but regardless of draft status, Fountain has the speed and skill set to provide an impact on day one.

3. Dylan Cantrell – Texas Tech

Projection – UFA

It’s easy to be misled by Dylan Cantrell’s combine workouts; the Texas Tech product does have speed (4.59 speed, to be exact), but watching his tape, you’ll find that he doesn’t often apply that physical speed to the intricacies of the game. Nevertheless, Cantrell is a tantalizing prospect as an undrafted free agent, or even a seventh-round pick. He has great size at 6-foot-3, 212, and his natural feel for the wide receiver position, as well as his sure hands, and his overall intelligence, should help him flourish as an early contributor. His lack of speed provides for little upside, but as it stands now, Cantrell would be a worthwhile addition to the Washington Redskins offense.

2. Jaleel Scott – New Mexico State

Projection – Rounds 4-5

Our own Matt Valdovinos is very high on New Mexico State’s Jaleel Scott. Here’s what he had to say about the exciting prospect in his Top 100 Big Board:

"A more unknown prospect, hailing from Las Cruces, New Mexico, Jaleel Scott has all the skills needed to play receiver at the next level. Size, speed, excellent hands, and incredible body control are some of his calling cards. Scott is the kind of Day 3 prospect that can come in and immediately fight for a starting position. Scott is one of my favorite prospects in this entire class. He has everything teams look for in a prospect, and he’ll likely be available on Day 3."

Matt is excited about Scott’s potential, and you should be, too. He has all the tools to succeed, and with the right team, he could blossom as a solid pro.

1. DaeSean Hamilton – Penn State

Projection – Rounds 3-4

With Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson, and Jamison Crowder penciled in as the Washington Redskins’ starters, all the Washington Redskins truly need at the wide receiver position is reliable depth. Robert Davis and Maurice Harris could develop, but if the Washington Redskins want an immediate contributor who can rotate in as a starter, there’s no better value pick than Penn State’s DaeSean Hamilton in Round 4. I voiced the same sentiments in a mock draft earlier this year:

"If the Washington Redskins reach the fourth round still in need of a wide receiver, as they do here, then they should not hesitate to grab Hamilton. He presents the team with four years of starting experience, and a veteran’s attention to detail. He will instantly better the team’s receiving core, and although he may have a relatively low ceiling, his floor his too high to take for granted."

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Hamilton isn’t the best wide receiver in the NFL Draft, and he is relatively limited, in terms of potential, but in an NFL offense, he could be a very valuable piece in his current form. By picking Hamilton, the Washington Redskins would fill their need at wide receiver, while also leaving their picks in the first two rounds to address more important holes on the roster.

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