Redskins 7-round mock with the team selecting an offensive lineman first
It’s no secret that the Redskins need help at receiver. Jamison Crowder might leave in free agency while Paul Richardson struggled with injuries last year and Josh Doctson failed to make the leap. They will be looking for a new starter in the deep 2019 receiving class.
If Deebo Samuel makes it to the Redskins’ second-round pick, I will be ecstatic. Samuel may be one of the more underrated receivers in this draft class, and he could turn into a playmaking threat at the next level.
In his final season at South Carolina, Samuel was a dynamic playmaking threat, but he also demonstrated good red-zone ability as well. He has very good deep speed, decent size at around 6-0, and refined route running skills that should afford him the opportunity to win separation easily at the NFL level.
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Samuel has great hands, excellent after the catch ability, and he has all the skills needed to be a No. 1 receiver. He should be a quality starter for whichever NFL team lands him and will able to move around the field thanks to his versatility.
Samuel’s best collegiate season came in his final year with the Gamecocks, as he posted 832 receiving yards and a whopping 11 touchdowns on just 62 catches. He truly was a bright spot in that offense and should have a chance to work himself into first-round consideration at the NFL Combine, especially with Marquise “Hollywood” Brown not participating.
For the Redskins, Samuel would be an immediate starter and could emerge as a No. 1 target. He could play outside but also has the route running ability and speed needed to gain separation in the slot. There are few weapons in this draft that have the high floor and high upside that Samuel possesses, so while we landed him in the second round of this simulation, I’m not sure that will happen in reality.