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Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Seven-round mock draft with trades

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 09: Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. #11 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Justin Shorter #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 09: Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. #11 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Justin Shorter #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Round 3

Round 3, Pick 4 – Minnesota S Antoine Winfield Jr.

The Redskins can stand to invest in the safety position. Montae Nicholson, while talented, has yet to attain consistently, and is still an uncertain commodity off the field. Landon Collins, meanwhile, has shown his issues in pass coverage to be just as obvious as his fortitude in run defense in 2019.

Whether they’re looking for a starter or for a rotational, versatile chess piece, adding a safety can certainly benefit the Redskins, and adding a safety with the skills of Antoine Winfield Jr. could be a game-changing move.

Winfield Jr. nearly led the NCAA in picks this season with seven. Although he’s a bit on the small side for a safety, standing at 5-foot-10, 205, he has rare playmaking instincts, and for a defense that routinely struggles to get its hands on opposing passes, Winfield could provide a nice change of pace.

Round 3, Pick 13 (via OAK) – Baylor WR Denzel Mims

The Redskins have a No. 1 receiver in Terry McLaurin, who wins with a devastating blend of athletic explosiveness and nuance, and they have a potential starter in the slot in Steven Sims Jr. Kelvin Harmon could elevate into the third starting role in a best-case scenario, but I see him as more of a depth player in the future. His 4.60 speed won’t cut it unless he’s excellent in other areas, so it makes sense for the Redskins to get a better athlete who has more margin for growth.

Baylor’s Denzel Mims makes sense, given the requirements listed above. Mims is an outstanding size-speed athlete; he has a sturdy 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame, and yet, his turbo button is more powerful than most college wide receivers. Mims also has some of the best length of the NFL Draft’s receiver prospects, and while he has plenty of room to refine his game, he has the unteachable traits, more than almost anyone else.

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