Redskins: Best trade back targets in Round 1 and Round 2

Round 2 – Redskins Trade Back Targets

Auburn CB Noah Igbinoghene: Yes, he’s here again. If he drops to Round 2, you take him.

Houston OT Josh Jones: With a RAS of 7.83, Josh Jones is one of the more athletically well-rounded offensive tackles in the 2020 NFL Draft. He still has a ways to go, in terms of polish, but as a four-year starter at left tackle, he has a feel for the position, and the traits to be a long-term starter if he enters the right situation.

Southern Illinois DB Jeremy Chinn: You want Isaiah Simmons in the top ten, or Jeremy Chinn in Round 2? It’s hard to tell which provides better value at this point, as neither player has played a down of NFL football. Simmons is the more established blue-chip talent, but if the decision is being made on athletic potential alone, Chinn has a compelling case. He posted a RAS of exactly 10.0 after an NFL Combine performance which saw him run a 4.45 40-yard dash and jump 41 and 138 inches in the vertical and broad jumps, respectively, all at 6-foot-3, 221. Chinn has absurd potential as a hybrid player, and Round 2 might end up being his floor.

Utah CB Jaylon Johnson: If the Redskins fail to add a cornerback in Round 1, and if Noah Igbinoghene isn’t available in Round 2, Utah’s Jaylon Johnson is an acceptable consolation. Johnson is a good athlete himself, and he offers very good length, awareness, and technical movement skills. He has one of the highest floors in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he’d be able to start right away on the boundary and provide an authoritative presence against opposing wide receivers.

Alabama CB Trevon Diggs: Trevon Diggs is another cornerback who should garner consideration in Round 2 if the Redskins mange to acquire a second-round pick. He’s not nearly as consistent as some of the other cornerbacks in the class, but he has an enticing combination of athleticism, length, and ball skills, and his upside is something Ron Rivera can bank on in a long-term game.

Colorado WR Laviska Shenault Jr.: I’m not as big a fan of Laviska Shenault Jr. as others; while his analytical profile is positive, his tape is less inspiring. He needs a great deal of polish both as a route runner and against press coverage to flourish at the next level. That said, he’s a solid athlete who has the ability to make the most out of catch-and-runs, and if he could develop with the Redskins, he’d be a valuable, versatile offensive weapon for a number of years.

Minnesota DB Antoine Winfield Jr.: Just as the Redskins have a need at cornerback, they also have a lingering need at free safety, to a lesser degree. Sean Davis is young and has starting experience, so he should be able to at least be a placeholder in 2020, but adding versatility, depth, and eventual starting potential is never a bad thing. That’s what Minnesota’s Antoine Winfield Jr. can provide. Playmaking is in his blood, and he exemplifies that on tape, with his impressive combination of instincts, closing speed, and aptitude for making plays on the ball.

Baylor WR Denzel Mims: The Redskins need an X-receiver more than anything else at that position, and one of the best matches in the 2020 NFL Draft is Denzel Mims. Mims has some polishing up to do at the NFL level, but he’s a great size-speed athlete, standing at 6-foot-3, 201, with 4.39 speed and a 38-inch vertical, and he also knows how to beat press coverage with his length and physicality. Provided that he’s available, he’d be an excellent value add in the early-to-mid second round.

Who’s your favorite trade back target for the Redskins in Round 1 and Round 2? Feel free to voice your thoughts in the comments section below!