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Redskins 2019 College Football Championship mock draft

By Ian Cummings

CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 24: Teammates Hunter Renfrow #13 and Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers react after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 24: Teammates Hunter Renfrow #13 and Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers react after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Kendall Joseph #34 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates recovering a fumble in the second half of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Kendall Joseph #34 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates recovering a fumble in the second half of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Round 6 – LB Kendall Joseph – Clemson

With the futures of both Mason Foster and Zach Brown up in the air this offseason, and with Reuben Foster possibly facing a suspension to start the 2019 season, the Redskins could use some depth at inside linebacker. They could address this position in almost any round. In this mock, the pick is Clemson linebacker Kendall Joseph, in Round 6.

Mentally, Joseph is adept. A three-year starter for the Tigers, Joseph reads the field well as the quarterback of the defense. Per Joe Marino’s breakdown of Joseph on The Draft Network, Joseph is has an innate feel for zones in pass coverage, and he’s not so easily fooled by the deception of play action. Some linebackers can overcommit to their keys, and leave the middle wide open. Joseph doesn’t make this a problem.

While Joseph lacks in size and athleticism, he has the mental prowess to be given a shot in the NFL. He could go anywhere on Day 3, as his traits bode well for him as a long-term backup, at the very least. In Washington, he would benefit from a dominant defensive line, just as he did with Clemson.

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