Redskins select Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin in Round 3 to pair with Dwayne Haskins
Terry McLaurin was the Washington Redskins’ first pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. He fills a big need at the receiver position.
The Redskins needed receiver help. In the third round, they had an opportunity to land a number of quality players at the position. But ultimately, they settled on Terry McLaurin. And it was a solid pick.
McLaurin is one of the most well-rounded receivers in the draft. He can do a little bit of everything. He’s a great route runner, he’s very athletic, and he’s an elite special teams player. Additionally, he is a high-character player who will work hard to improve at the next level. He will have a chance to emerge as a starter for the Redskins and should be an inside/outside threat.
Last year at Ohio State, McLaurin averaged an even 20 yards per catch and scored 11 times for Ohio State. He was able to function as a deep threat, but he won’t just be a big-play threat at the next level. He will be able to find space and get open with his quickness and route-running skills, and he will be able to find chemistry early in the ‘Skins’ offense. The reason for this? Dwayne Haskins.
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The Redskins selected Haskins, the Ohio State quarterback, in the first round. By adding McLaurin, they give him one of his preferred targets and someone who he already has chemistry with. And per NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay, Haskins said that he would vouch for the Redskins to draft him. So, it’s clear that they have a strong rapport.
There were a number of other players that the ‘Skins could have considered with the 76th pick. Hakeem Butler from Iowa State, Kelvin Harmon from NC State, and Riley Ridley of Georgia all could have made sense. That said, McLaurin seems like the safest pick of that bunch, and the chemistry he has with Haskins should help to accelerate his growth.
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McLaurin is a very safe selection who could emerge as the team’s No. 2 receiver early. He is an important building block on offense, and his special teams ability won’t hurt his case either. The Redskins will probably add more weapons as Day 2 and Day 3 continue, but for now, McLaurin is a great start with the 76th pick.