Mocking the first five Redskins picks of the 2020 NFL Draft
Round 4, Pick 108: Devin Asiasi, Tight End, UCLA.
As mentioned in previous mock drafts on the site, the are a plethora of routes the Redskins can go with the 108th pick.
The Redskins will still have some solid receiving options later in the draft; they’ll also have some notable safety and offensive line talent available.
But with tight end being a major need, I feel the value they get with drafting Devin Asiasi at 108 is something they just cannot pass up.
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Asiasi’s fit in the Redskins offense will be smooth like lotion. With the ability to work in-line as both a receiver and a blocker evident, Asiasi offers versatility that the new Redskins regime clearly holds high.
Although Asiasi truly only has one season of sustained success at the collegiate level, the 6-foot-3, 257-pound tight end found success once UCLA coach Chip Kelley began making him a larger part of the offense.
In his lone season as a full-time starter, Asiasi was named honorable mention All-Pac-12, by providing a strong showing as a blocker and by being an impactful force in the receiving game. While he still needs much more practice time to work on technique and footwork as a blocker, Asiasi’s traits, upside, and untapped potential radiate once you put the tape on.
Posting a season split of 44 catches for 641 yards and four touchdowns, Asiasi’s success, once he earned playing time, is a positive sign for teams looking into drafting him. He has unique ball skills and is an effective route runner in his nearly 260-pound frame.
Asiasi is one of the more skilled tight ends in this year’s draft with a well-balanced skill-set. While he may not be the game-changer many people are looking for, he can be a consistent force both as a blocker and a receiver in the NFL.