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NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Redskins end up with a first-round quarterback, go defense in Round 2

By Jacob Camenker

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Simmons #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Georgia Bulldogs on October 9, 2016 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages)
COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Simmons #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Georgia Bulldogs on October 9, 2016 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages) /

. Cornerback. Georgia. DeAndre Baker. 20. player. 55

The Steelers will probably use this pick on the defensive side of the ball. They could use some help at inside linebacker, on the edge, and at cornerback. That said, DeAndre Baker is the most talented player on the board, so he fits the bills here.

Baker had a very good college career at Georgia, and it’s possible that he could be the first corner off the board in the draft. Baker has excellent coverage skills and opposing receivers struggled to gain significant separation from him at Georgia. He has the makings of a No. 1 corner at the NFL level, and that will intrigue the Steelers.

So far, the Artie Burns experiment has been an up-and-down one for the Steelers. He has played well at times and been benched at other times. Joe Haden has been good, but he is starting to get a bit longer in the tooth, so having some youth to eventually replace him would certainly be a good move.

With the 20th pick, Baker could end up being a steal. The Steelers need to do what they can to improve their defense, and this seems like a smart move. The team could consider Mack Wilson or Devin Bush to attempt to replace Ryan Shazier, but for now, Baker provides the superior value.

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