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NFL Draft: 5 best second-round options for the Washington Redskins

By Jacob Camenker

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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TEMPE, AZ – NOVEMBER 10: Wide receiver N’Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils carries in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Sun Devil Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona State Sun Devils won 31-28. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ – NOVEMBER 10: Wide receiver N’Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils carries in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Sun Devil Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona State Sun Devils won 31-28. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

The Redskins are desperate for receiver help. Josh Doctson has largely been a bust during his NFL career. Paul Richardson has been injury prone and missed most of his first season with the Redskins. And Trey Quinn will be tasked with replacing Jamison Crowder in the slot, but he struggled with health concerns as a rookie. So, trusting him is no guarantee.

N’Keal Harry could be a great pickup for the Redskins. Harry was a highly productive receiver at Arizona State, and he has the skills needed to be a versatile, inside/outside threat and No. 2 receiver at the NFL level. And for a team like the ‘Skins, he could get a chance to develop as the No. 1 receiver, who could help to accelerate his growth.

I’m a fan of Harry’s skill set, and had him ranked as the No. 5 overall receiver in this draft on my wide receiver big board. Here’s what I said about him in that piece.

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"Harry was a big-bodied playmaker at Arizona State. He was able to go up and get jump-balls consistently and showcased excellent functional strength when ripping balls away from opposing defenders. Harry moves pretty well with the ball in his hands, too, and is a decent route runner (though he sometimes has happy feet at the line of scrimmage). He has long arms and should find a home as a high-end No. 2 receiver in an offense. Harry did a lot to quell concerns about his separation skills at the combine, as he clocked a 4.53 time in the 40-yard dash. For a 6-2, 228-pound receiver, that’s pretty good. He looked good in the on-field drills and certainly should have a chance to be a playmaker at the next level. And given that he has had consistent touchdown production and has back to back 1,000-yard receiving seasons plus his performance on tape, it’s easy to see him succeeding in the NFL."

It’s possible that Harry may be off the board by the time the Redskins are picking, so he may not be entirely realistic. That said, he will be one of the top players to consider if he is available, as he could fill a role in the team’s receiving corps very easily.

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