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Redskins: 5 potential three-round mock scenarios for the 2019 NFL Draft

By Jacob Camenker

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Montez Sweat of Mississippi State works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Montez Sweat of Mississippi State works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jonah Williams #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the CFP National Championship against the Clemson Tigers presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jonah Williams #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the CFP National Championship against the Clemson Tigers presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Scenario 2: The unlikely scenario where an O-Lineman goes in Round 1

Round 1, Pick 15: OL Jonah Williams, Alabama

Round 2, Pick 14: WR N’Keal Harry, Arizona State

Round 3, Pick 12: EDGE Oshane Ximines, Old Dominion

Round 3, Pick 32: QB Brett Rypien, Boise State

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After the decision to sign Flowers and convert him to guard, the odds of the Redskins taking an offensive lineman in the first round have decreased. Still, it is possible and if the team wants to grab a potential starter at guard and long-term left tackle replacement, they could target one of the top offensive linemen on the board. Jonah Williams should be able to play both positions well, so if he’s on the board, the ‘Skins could take him.

In the second round of this scenario, the Redskins go with a pass-catcher. N’Keal Harry had a really strong showing at the NFL Combine and performed well during his time at Arizona State. He is a potential No. 1 receiver that could be in the mix for the second round pick. At the very least, he seems like a solid No. 2 option, so grabbing him in that area makes sense.

By ignoring the edge in the first two rounds, we have to get creative to find a potential replacement. That would be Oshane Ximines from Old Dominion. Ximines logged 32.5 sacks over his last four years at Old Dominion, and he has good size (6-4, 255 pounds) for the rush linebacker spot. He could create a strong rotation with Ryan Anderson, so getting him was a good move in the third round, though it may take him some time to adjust to the NFL after playing for the Monarchs.

Finally, we grabbed Brett Rypien late in the third round to compete with McCoy and Keenum and potentially progress into a starter. If he doesn’t progress, he can be used as a backup and his presence wouldn’t preclude the team from taking a top quarterback in the 2020 class.

On paper, this scenario seems like a strong one, as it plugs four of the team’s biggest needs very well. However, the edge would still be somewhat weak and it doesn’t seem that the team wants to invest in the offensive line that early. For that reason, this scenario is one of the least likely.

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