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Redskins 7-Round Mock Draft: Team goes offense heavy, grabs QB early

By Jacob Camenker

DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 29: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils rolls out against the Virginia Tech Hokies during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Virginia Tech won 31-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 29: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils rolls out against the Virginia Tech Hokies during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Virginia Tech won 31-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 02: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs back the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 02: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs back the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

If the Redskins invest in a first-round quarterback, they’re going to upgrade the weaponry around him. That could start in the second round, especially if a guy like Deebo Samuel is on the board.

Samuel is one of the safer wide receiver prospects in this deep draft and came in at No. 3 on my wide receiver big board. The South Carolina product is a very good route runner but also possesses burning speed. He has inside/outside versatility and could end up being a high-end No. 2 receiver at the NFL level.

Last season, Samuel put together his best season at South Carolina, totaling 62 catches for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was a red-zone threat, despite his 5-11 frame, and used his quick feet, route running skills, and speed to gain separation. That will make him a big weapon in the NFL, as he can take the top off the defense while also still making plays in the red zone.

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Additionally, Samuel is very good with the ball in his hands, so he will be able to make plays near the line of scrimmage and turn dump-offs and screen passes into bigger plays.

For the Redskins, he could emerge as a 1B option and be both a volume player and speed threat. His versatility would allow the team to use him all over the place, so they could create him into a matchup-based nightmare against certain teams.

Another option for this pick could be Michigan edge rusher Chase Winovich. He was off the board in this simulation, but Winovich is a high-motor player with solid sack production during his career with the Wolverines. If the ‘Skins are looking for a guy to rotate with Ryan Anderson, Winovich could fill that role, especially if the team passes on the edge in the first round.

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