Washington Redskins post-NFL Combine seven-round mock

With a need for both a starter at left guard and depth all around the line, the Redskins are poised to double up on interior offensive linemen in the 2019 NFL Draft. Luckily for them, in the fifth round, there were some enticing options still on the board, including Penn State’s Ryan Bates.

Bates played offensive tackle for the Nittany Lions, but with a 79-inch wingspan and a raw skill set, Bates could be better suited for the interior at the next level. His NFL Combine results mirrored these sentiments, as Bates showcased his athletic potential on the national stage.

As explained earlier, the 10-yard split is one of the most important metrics for predicting whether or not an interior offensive lineman will have success in the NFL. The shuttle drill is as well, and Bates tested above the ninety-fifth percentile in both events. He logged a 1.70 10-yard split and a 4.53 shuttle time. These results culminated in an elite grade on Kent Lee Platte’s RAS card.

Bates is raw enough where he could go on the tail end of day two, or he could slip and fall into the middle of day three. In this mock situation, Bates was available, and as a result, the Redskins refused to pass up the opportunity to add another potential starter at offensive guard.