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Re-grading the Washington Redskins 2013 NFL Draft class

By Ken Johannesen

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Free safety David Amerson #39 of the Washington Redskins defends against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 24-23. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Free safety David Amerson #39 of the Washington Redskins defends against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 24-23. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins celebrates in the endzone after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins celebrates in the endzone after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Round 3

The Redskins were able to obtain a real gem and incredible bargain with the twenty-third pick in round three. Florida tight end Jordan Reed was rated as a second-round talent by most professional scouts, but he slipped to the Redskins at this juncture. The front office could not afford to let Reed fall any further.

In seven seasons with the Redskins, Reed produced 329 catches and 24 touchdowns. Very good numbers to be sure, but there is more to the story and it is summed up in one word. Concussions.

Reed’s concussion history (along with other injuries) has taken a toll on the former Gator and he missed the entire 2019 season with another devastating head injury – it occurred in the preseason.

Reed’s numbers are impressive, but fans can only imagine what the stats would look like with far fewer injuries.

The grade here is solid, but it could’ve been the highest mark possible. It’s a nice thought to have, but our imagination leaves us to ponder the full potential of Reed and what might have been a Hall of Fame career.

Grade: B

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