NFL Mock Draft: Day 2 mock has Redskins address offense, avoid quarterback

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 21: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers is brought down by Darnell Savage Jr. #4 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 21: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers is brought down by Darnell Savage Jr. #4 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 24: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for a second quarter touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on November 24, 2018 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 24: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for a second quarter touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on November 24, 2018 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Final picks/thoughts

101. New England Patriots: WR Mecole Hardman, Georgia

The Patriots are definitely going to add receivers in this draft, and they could consider adding two with their early picks. T.J. Hockenson, Miles Boykin, and Mecole Hardman would do a lot to upgrade their receiving corps and would each add a different element.

Hardman is on the smaller side (5-10) but he’s a burner and a great return man. He could fill a Cordarrelle Patterson role for the Patriots, though he’s unlikely to see any snaps at running back. Hardman could be a downfield threat that would help take pressure off Julian Edelman and Boykin.

102. Baltimore Ravens: RB L.J. Scott, Michigan State

The Ravens don’t necessarily need a running back, but they could add another one to their rotation. Kenneth Dixon struggled badly with fumbles last year, but Gus Edwards was solid. Add in Mark Ingram, and the squad has some depth.

However, they could add a more talented backup and L.J. Scott is worth the risk. Scott has talent, but his career to date has been derailed by injuries. If he can stay healthy and pan out, the Ravens would be happy to have him as he runs with good balance and physicality. Pairing him with Ingram and Edwards could make the run-heavy Ravens offense very hard to stop.

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This mock is certainly realistic, but there are plenty of other scenarios that could shake out. But if things fall this way, Redskins fans will probably be happy, though the quarterback situation won’t be settled, so that will certainly be something the team would have to figure out on Day 3 and in camp.