Washington Redskins trade back in second round with San Francisco

We have a trade.

The second round of the 2018 NFL Draft started with a long run on interior offensive linemen and running backs. But by the Washington Redskins‘ No. 44 pick, there were plenty of talented players left on the board, most notably Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson and LSU running back Derrius Guice.

One would think that this pick would be simple. But the Washington Redskins put a wrinkle in the cloth.

They traded back.

The Washington Redskins, in return for the No. 44 pick and the No. 142 pick, receive the No. 59 pick and the No. 74 pick. They are officially back in the third round, so the trade worked out well for them. San Francisco 49ers picked Washington WR Dante Pettis with the No. 44. Derrius Guice, therefore, is still on the board.

The way Derrius Guice is slipping, it seems possible that he could be available at the No. 59 pick. There have been some concerns over his reported character issues and aloof personality, but neither issue should be enough to discredit his tough, relentless running style.

The Washington Redskins, a team in need of depth, made the right move. They move back in the second round and get back a third round pick, which could be key in this draft. They may have missed out on Guice, but whether they can still land him or not remains to be seen. If they can get Guice after working out this trade, then no matter how much you hate Bruce Allen, you’d have to tip your hat to him.

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The situation is still in progress, as the draft continues throughout the night. Be sure to stay with us here at Riggo’s Rag, as we’ll keep you updated with all the latest developments regarding the Washington Redskins’ picks.