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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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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Zach Allen #2 of the Boston College Eagles sacks Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter of the game at Alumni Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Zach Allen #2 of the Boston College Eagles sacks Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter of the game at Alumni Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

Zach Allen. 29. player. 124. . Defensive Lineman. Boston College

Andy Reid loves bolstering the trenches, so I anticipate this pick will be either an offensive or defensive lineman. Considering that they have more holes on the defensive side of the ball, grabbing a defensive player makes more sense.

There are a few options that make sense for the Chiefs. Dre’Mont Jones of Ohio State, Dexter Lawrence of Clemson, and Zach Allen of Boston College all make sense. However, I’m going with Allen here as I think he has the chance to be a well-rounded player at the NFL level.

I happen to be a big fan of Allen. Here’s what I said about the defensive lineman in my initial 2019 NFL Mock Draft.

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"Allen may look like a positional tweener to some, but in reality, he is scheme versatile. He can play the five-technique in a 3-4 defense while he would likely move around a defensive line in a 4-3 scheme. On early downs, he would serve as an edge-setting run defender while kicking inside as an interior rusher on passing downs. Early in his career, Allen may see more action on running downs, but he could develop into a superb all-around player if he continues to grow as a pass rusher. Allen reminds me a bit of a poor man’s J.J. Watt. He doesn’t have the same athletic ability as Watt, but he has that same motor and really good strength that should make him a solid starter at the NFL level. And if Allen continues to grow and develop as a player, he could end up being a steal."

Obviously, the Watt comparison is a lofty one, but the point here is that he will have a chance to become a very good starter at the NFL level. Playing alongside Chris Jones and Dee Ford could give him the opportunity to improve his pass rushing moves and really strengthen the trenches for the Chiefs. Andy Reid will see some upside there and will scoop him up with this selection.

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