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Predicting the stats of every Redskins draft pick ahead of the 2019 NFL season

By Russell Shavatt

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Washington Redskins during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Washington Redskins during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

QB Dwayne Haskins

The biggest question remaining for Haskins is not if he will play in the 2019 season, but when. According to reports, Case Keenum will start Week 1 of the regular season against the Philadelphia Eagles.  However,  It can be argued that the Haskins should start as he has more talent and upside than the veteran QB.

Haskins may be given an opportunity to play earlier than expected if Keenum struggles.  I project Haskins to start 12 games at this point, but don’t be surprised if he sees the field earlier.  Haskins has the potential to be in line for Offensive Rookie of the Year votes if given the start in Week 1.

Prediction: 12 games played, 2,765 yards passing yards, 17 TDs, 12 INTs

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WR Terry McLaurin

With limited playing time in the preseason thus far, McLaurin may take a few games in order to get comfortable heading into Week 1 of the regular season.  It is expected that the speedy receiver is going to start opposite of Paul Richardson, with Trey Quinn in the slot.  McLaurin will have to get use to the physicality on the outside against high-caliber corners, but once he gets going, he should make an impact.  While I have the former Ohio State product with modest numbers in this prediction, his numbers could increase if his former college teammate, Haskins, is named the starter at quarterback early on.

Prediction: 14 games played, 45 catches,  630 Yards, 4 TDs

WR Kelvin Harmon 

Harmon has all the tools to eventually be a productive receiver in the NFL due to his size and physicality.  Per NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Harmon (in college) was an “expert ball-tracker,” and for him, “contested catches were not a problem.”  Because of this, he should have modest success against most defensive backs in the league long-term.

Harmon will face competition for targets throughout the 2019 season with so much young talent on the roster at the receiver position.  His best bet to get the snaps needed for a productive rookie season will be if the team decides to move on from veteran Josh Doctson.  Harmon and Doctson share similar strengths, so if Doctson is released, expect Harmon’s numbers to increase.

Prediction: 12 games played, 22 catches, 286 yards, 3 TDs

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