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Washington Redskins midseason mock draft and analysis

By Ken Johannesen

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 15: Corbin Kaufusi #90 of the BYU Cougars celebrates after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. BYU won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 15: Corbin Kaufusi #90 of the BYU Cougars celebrates after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. BYU won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – OCTOBER 20: Clayton Thorson #18 of the Northwestern Wildcats throws during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 20, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ – OCTOBER 20: Clayton Thorson #18 of the Northwestern Wildcats throws during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 20, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

Round 2 – QB Clayton Thorson – Northwestern

Alex Smith came to the Redskins via a trade last winter and was signed to an extension. It is essentially a three-year deal, so it would make sense to draft his replacement early and let the young prospect spend a couple of years learning the nuances of the NFL.

Below is an observation from Charlie Campbell at Walter Football about Northwestern’s Clayton Thorson, who could be a good developmental candidate.

"Scouts who were through Northwestern told me that they were impressed with what they saw from [Clayton] Thorson on tape and in practice. Thorson has shown that he has pro potential in terms of his skill set. He can throw the deep out with a fastball that can be fit into tight windows. Thorson also has a quick delivery, but is a bit too mechanical. Scouts say that he has a strong arm, is smart and athletic, and improves year over year."

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