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Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Post-Week 5 seven-round mock draft

By Ian Cummings

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Quartney Davis #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies makes a touchdown pass reception against Jarques McClellion #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the fourth quarter during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Quartney Davis #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies makes a touchdown pass reception against Jarques McClellion #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the fourth quarter during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – SEPTEMBER 01: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs for a touchdown during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL – SEPTEMBER 01: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs for a touchdown during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

807. . Running Back. Fighting Illini . Reggie Corbin. 7. player

On paper, the Redskins are set for the future at running back. Derrius Guice is still in the system, and he still has the upside to produce, if he can stay healthy. The same goes for fourth-round rookie Bryce Love, and Wendell Smallwood has been serviceable in his role this year.

But due to the inherent versatility of a running back role in an offense, taking a solid athlete late in the NFL Draft is a good habit to get into, in order to saturate one’s offense with dynamic threats. In this scenario, Illinois’ Reggie Corbin serves that purpose.

The Draft Network analyst Trevor Sikkema likened Corbin to NFL legend Darren Sproles, referencing Corbin’s agility and explosiveness as a runner. In 2018, Corbin reached eye-popping efficiency marks, averaging 8.5 yards per carry in a 1,085-yard, nine-touchdown campaign.

Corbin doesn’t have much production as a receiver, but he has the traits to make things happen after the catch, if he gets those schemed looks. His size is the likeliest reason he’s available in Round 7; at 5-foot-10, 195, he can stand to add some pounds. But don’t worry about him holding up in the NFL; his play style is predicated on making sure no one hits him to begin with.

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