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Redskins Draft Superlatives: A look at the best picks from the 2019 NFL Draft

By Jacob Camenker

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 08: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack makes a catch against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half of their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 08, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 08: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack makes a catch against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half of their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 08, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Wide receiver Terry McLaurin #83 of the Ohio State Buckeyes makes the catch and runs it in for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Wide receiver Terry McLaurin #83 of the Ohio State Buckeyes makes the catch and runs it in for a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Most Underrated Pick: WR Terry McLaurin

This may seem like an odd choice here, and I understand that. The Bryce Love pick also garnered consideration here, but I think people are underselling the potential and upside of McLaurin.

McLaurin truly is a do-it-all player. He was excellent in the Ohio State offense and did a lot to help Dwayne Haskins in his first year as a starter. In fact, Haskins liked McLaurin so much that he told the ‘Skins he would vouch for McLaurin if the team asked. That shows you everything you need to know about this receiver pick.

I’ve been a fan of McLaurin for most of the draft process. Here’s what I said about his upside with the Redskins after the team drafted him.

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"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."

In short, McLaurin is a really good overall player, he worked well with Dwayne Haskins, and he will work hard to improve and play special teams. What’s not to like about that?

The argument that many are making is that there were other quality receivers on the board with the pick (Hakeem Butler gets mentioned a lot) but that shouldn’t take away from McLaurin’s overall skill set. He could be a really good and versatile weapon for the Redskins. And, most importantly, he adds a high-character player to the team’s receiving corps. That could help to motivate what looks like a young and inexperienced group.

McLaurin could emerge as a really good No. 2 receiver/slot man with deep threat ability and also the skills needed to be a security blanket. He may not have as much upside as some of the other players that were on the board in the third round, but McLaurin could transform the ‘Skins’ offense more than most are anticipating.

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