Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Seven-round mock draft with trades

Round 7

Round 7, Pick 5 – Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson

This is a pick reminiscent of Washington’s first seventh-round selection last offseason, which happened to be James Madison cornerback Jimmy Moreland. Moreland was considered an undersized small-school prospect with the ball skills and moxie to warrant a look from the NFL. Amik Robertson is not so far removed from that profile.

Robertson is even smaller than Moreland, measuring in at 5-foot-9, with a thin frame. But for what he lacks in size, he makes up for with twitch, burst, and ball production. He tied the NCAA lead in pass deflections this season with 16, and he had five interceptions to go along with it. With the Redskins set to be on the lookout for a starter in the slot next offseason, Robertson is a player deserves to be added to the conversation.

Round 7, Pick 11 – Notre Dame QB Ian Book

He might be a seventh-round pick in this mock, but Ian Book’s first name isn’t the only thing he has going for him.

Book will be overlooked because of his size; his 6-foot-0 frame doesn’t fit the NFL archetype that so many general managers still hold dear, and he doesn’t pack a great deal of power in his arm. But Book has traits to covet in the later rounds; he’s mobile, he can throw well general accuracy off-base, and he was a team captain for the Fighting Irish, throwing 33 touchdowns and just six interceptions in his senior season.

The Redskins, with two free agent quarterbacks, could stand to draft a young signal caller to potentially integrate as the next backup. Book has traits that suggest he could be a reliable safety blanket at the next level.

At the end of it all, the Redskins turned seven picks into 11 picks, and they infused their roster with youth and talent. What do you think about this mock draft? Were the selections sufficient? Were the trades reasonable? Feel free to voice your opinions in the comments section below!