Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Seven-round mock, building an elite defense

The Redskins can overhaul their offense, but it’ll take some work. First, they need to right the ship with Dwayne Haskins’ individual development. Then, they need to incubate him with talent and support. That quest continues in the 2020 NFL Draft, where the Redskins will be able to choose from a deep receiver class to bolster their ranks.

Terry McLaurin is a catch, but as much as it pains me to say it, Trey Quinn looks like depth at best, and Paul Richardson isn’t producing as much as expected either. The Redskins followed the right blueprint by featuring players who could separate easily, but now, they just need receivers who are more dynamic and consistent.

One such player is Texas’ Devin Duvernay. Duvernay is a speed demon with a stocky 6-foot-1, 209-pound frame, and he’s emerged into the national spotlight this season, with 61 receptions, 627 yards, and six touchdowns in seven games.

Duvernay’s lack of utility in contested situations may send him slipping a bit in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he has a skill set that fits the modern NFL. He creates separation with reckless ease and route running savvy, and he can make things happen after the catch with his agility, vision, and contact balance. Duvernay is exactly what Washington needs on offense, and for a fourth-round pick, it would be a huge value deal.