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Redskins Mock Draft: A look at the ‘Skins first four picks

By Damien Bartonek

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 21: Ashtyn Davis #27 of the California Golden Bears in action during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 21: Ashtyn Davis #27 of the California Golden Bears in action during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Hakeem Adeniji #OL02 of the Kansas interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Hakeem Adeniji #OL02 of the Kansas interviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Round 4, Pick 142: LT Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas

The Redskins offensive line at this point has more question marks than any other position on the roster. In this mock, the team finally drafts an offensive lineman here late in the fourth round.

Selecting Hakeem Adeniji will be a bit of a risk, but it’s one that this front office should take if the opportunity is presented to them. The senior out of the University of Kansas has been as durable as can be in his collegiate career. Starting every game primarily at left tackle for the Jayhawks since 2016, Adeniji is a tried and true collegiate veteran at the position.

The Nigerian-American prospect needs a season to essentially learn the ropes, as he is a bit sloppy in terms of technique and sticking true to the fundamentals. Adeniji has shown numerous times on tape that he has the requisite tools to become a very good left tackle in the league. One of his unsung traits is his “give it all he has” attitude and play style. And regardless if he’s having a good game or bad game, he leaves every ounce that he has on the football field every night he’s out there.

Initially, Adeniji will not be the best tackle to come out of the 2020 NFL Draft. Heck, he probably won’t ever be. But his fit long-term with this team coupled with his attitude seems to be a great culture fit and a long-term solution should he progress like he’s projected to for the Redskins.

In run and power blocking situations, Adeniji has shown loads of improvements and is considered to be very good when asked to do both. In pass protection, his initial punch and length are what he solely relies on; he’s a great athlete who also depends on athleticism to help him recover when beat, so his footwork isn’t quite good just yet.

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All things considered, Adeniji would be much more of an impact player initially as a guard. But in the long term with practice and patience, he can be a solid left tackle who can give you five to seven competent seasons at the position. He won’t be an All-Pro or even Pro Bowl talent. But he’ll be one you can count on to be durable and progress as he earns more reps in the early stages of his career.

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