Redskins 2020 NFL 7-round mock draft: Literally all offense

Rounds 4 and 5

Round 4, Pick 108: Dayton TE Adam Trautman

Adam Trautman was still on the board with this pick, so naturally, the value was too good to pass up for the Redskins, who have a pressing need at tight end. I don’t expect him to be available here, but anything is possible, especially with this tight end class. While the class’ top prospects have redeeming qualities, there’s still no clear-cut TE1, which indicates a lack of confidence amongst scouting circles. That could cause certain players, like Trautman, to drop, depending on how teams rank prospects like Harrison Bryant, Hunter Bryant, and Brycen Hopkins.

If Trautman falls to the Redskins fourth-round pick, it would undoubtedly be a steal; Trautman is, in fact, my TE1, considering the blend of size, agility, and toughness he provides at the position. A tight end duo consisting of Cole Kmet and Adam Trautman would bring a great mixture of size and athleticism to Dwayne Haskins’ arsenal.

Round 4, Pick 112 (via LAC): Florida State RB Cam Akers

The Redskins recently met with Utah running back Zach Moss over the web. I’m not really a fan of Moss, to tell you the truth. I value athleticism in offensive playmakers, and Moss’ profile is subpar. One back who isn’t? Florida State’s Cam Akers. Akers is 5-foot-10, 217, and logged a 4.47 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, along with a 35.5-inch vertical jump as well as a 4.42 short shuttle and a broad jump over ten feet. Akers’ explosiveness shows up on tape, as he hits gaps with superb quickness and carries his body weight well, bringing physicality through contact.

Akers is a dynamic back who will go later than he should this year. And if the Redskins have an opportunity to pick him here, they shouldn’t hesitate to make the call. Given the fact that running backs are at their most valuable when they have the least amount of tread on their tires, the Redskins should look to implement Akers in their rotation right away, and given his combination of athleticism and compactness, he could become a feature back in due time.

Round 4, Pick 142: Wake Forest OG Justin Herron

The Redskins seem to have a good group of players to choose a starting duo from at offensive guard, where Wes Martin and Wes Schweitzer figure to battle for the starting left guard job opposite from Pro Bowler Brandon Scherff. That said, the Redskins could still afford to add depth on the interior, and Wake Forest’s Justin Herron fulfills that requirement, while also adding superb developmental upside. Herron played tackle with the Demon Deacons, but should transition inside at the next level. He offers great mobility and short-area burst as a lineman, as evidenced by his 33-inch vertical, and while he’s raw in terms of technique, and needs to get stronger, he has a rare athletic foundation that can be molded, and the depth at guard will allow him the time he needs to develop.

Round 5, Pick 162: Texas A&M WR Quartney Davis

Steven Sims should get plenty of action in the slot next year, but the Redskins need a player with a more well-rounded profile who can take the load off of Sims’ shoulders in certain situations. Quartney Davis projects very well as a slot target at the next level; he’s a solid athlete with impressive nuance and foot speed in his route work. He also offers some contested catch ability, and can develop into a consistent contributor, provided he hones his athleticism at the next level.