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Redskins Christmas Wish List: Late-season mock draft

By Ken Johannesen

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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MORGANTOWN, WV – OCTOBER 06: Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers gets sacked by Joe Dineen Jr. #29 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the fourth quarter of the game at Mountaineer Field on October 6, 2018 in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers won 38-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV – OCTOBER 06: Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers gets sacked by Joe Dineen Jr. #29 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the fourth quarter of the game at Mountaineer Field on October 6, 2018 in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers won 38-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Late rounds

Round 6 (Comp Pick): Ului Lapuaho, OT, BYU

It’s no secret that Ty Nsekhe has been struggling this season in backup duty and will be in his mid-30s next year.  Ului Lapuaho at 6-foot-7, 330 pounds is similar in size to Nsekhe and would bring a youthful infusion to the tackles.  Hailing from the state of Utah, the massive lineman has served his Mormon mission (Australia) and is likely ready to be a quality backup at the next level.

Round 7: Joe Dineen, ILB, Kansas

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Kansas is not a football powerhouse by any stretch of the imagination, but Joe Dineen has been a bright spot for a beleaguered program.  He is a tackling machine and often lives in the backfield for many losses.  Has the ability to cover tight ends and running backs coming across the middle effectively.

Round 7 (Comp Pick): Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri

Blanton doesn’t receive the same attention as Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri’s incredible tight end and the first one expected to be selected in the draft, but Blanton is slightly bigger with great hands and excellent blocking ability.  Tigers coaches love his abilities and positive attitude.  Even as a low round selection, Blanton should have a good career in the NFL.

The extra sixth-round comp pick that the Redskins had earlier in the season was surrendered when Terrelle Pryor was released by the Jets.  As a result of that transaction, the Redskins will now receive a seventh-round comp pick for the Will Compton signing by the Tennessee Titans.  When free agency opens, the changes to the roster will also have an effect on the draft.  Mocks in December look much different than mocks in the spring.  For now, we can only speculate based on current team needs and performance to date.

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Once again, Merry Christmas to all the Redskins fans out there.  I hope you will receive and give nice Redskins gifts this holiday season.

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