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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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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Defensive Lineman. Michigan. Rashan Gary. 4. player. 28.

The Raiders obviously need to add talent to their defensive line. After trading Khalil Mack, they had almost no pass rush and they could use a versatile guy to play both inside and on the edge.

That description should fit Rashan Gary to a tee.

Gary is one of the more hotly debated draft prospects, as his production doesn’t necessarily match his potential. He was the top recruit in the country when he went to Michigan, but he only logged 9.5 sacks during his career. That said, Gary has good athletic ability and can break into backfields thanks to his solid 6-foot-5, 283-pound frame, so that should help him out in the NFL.

For the Raiders, Gary would likely play on the edge in early-down situations with the option to play inside or outside on pass rushing downs. Because of his size, he should be versatile across a 4-3 front like the Raiders run. So, grabbing him and pairing him with his former Michigan teammate, Maurice Hurst, seems like a good move.

Gary has a really good first step, strong hands, and versatility. That’s what a lot of coaches are looking for in defensive linemen now. He should be a better pro than he was a college player and if he does well in interviews, he should be a top-10 pick. Teams will fall in love with his potential and that will push him up draft boards even ahead of some other quality defensive linemen.

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