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Post-free agency full NFL two-round mock: Redskins trade down

By Ian Cummings

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Justin Jefferson #2 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a play during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Justin Jefferson #2 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a play during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Patrick Queen #8 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Patrick Queen #8 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Round 2

33. Cincinnati Bengals: LSU LB Patrick Queen

The Bengals have something cooking with Joe Burrow, and they already came into this NFL Draft session with a lot of young talent on the defensive side of the ball. Now it’s time to compound that, and pounce on LSU linebacker Patrick Queen. Queen is a very good athlete with mid-4.5 speed and a 35-inch vertical, and takes ownership of the defense as a middle linebacker with passion, instinct, and a quick mental trigger. Queen won’t be 21 years old until August, further cementing an exciting young core inside Cincinnati’s defensive unit.

34. Indianapolis Colts (via WAS): Houston OT Josh Jones

The Colts’ offensive line is somewhat in flux, and they could clear things up by adding an offensive tackle in the NFL Draft, allowing Braden Smith to stay on the inside. The benefit also goes two-fold, as veteran bookend blocker Anthony Castonzo could mentor the young tackle and help him develop. It just so happens that Houston Josh Jones fits this need, as he’s a long, athletic blocker with a lot of upside, if he falls into a situation where he can unlock it.

35. Detroit Lions: Michigan LB Joshua Uche

The Lions have no identity on defense, and with Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn heading into a must-win season, that has to change. Joshua Uche can provide a valuable element of versatility, as he has the skill set to be a force off the edge, as well as a playmaker in coverage. For the Lions, who value multifaceted outside linebackers in their scheme, Uche serves a familiar and focal purpose.

36. New York Giants: USC OT Austin Jackson

Opinions on Austin Jackson are spread across the board. Some analysts view him as a first-round talent, and state that such a ranking echoes that of NFL front offices, while others voice caution over Jackson’s lack of polish, despite his experience as a two-year starter. Jackson has a lot of development to undergo, but a team like the Giants could become enamored with his 6-foot-5, 322-pound frame and his 82-inch wingspan.

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