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Re-grading the Washington football team’s 2017 NFL Draft performance

By Ken Johannesen

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Nate Solder #76 of the New York Giants lines up against Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington football team during the second half at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Nate Solder #76 of the New York Giants lines up against Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington football team during the second half at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Jeremy Sprinkle #87 of the Washington football team celebrates with Derrius Guice #29 after scoring touchdown in the second half against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Jeremy Sprinkle #87 of the Washington football team celebrates with Derrius Guice #29 after scoring touchdown in the second half against the New York Jets at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Round 5

The Washington football tema had one pick in Round 5 and they chose Arkansas tight end Jeremy Sprinkle. Fans are going to think this is a very low or failing grade, but keep reading for some interesting details. Sure, he is not George Kittle — a very talented tight end for the 49ers that was selected several picks before Sprinkle, but this grade is a bit better than you may think.

Sprinkle’s first two years were uneventful and while his third year was not considered a breakout season, it was a substantial improvement. This could give him the edge in a crowded collection of tight ends currently on the roster. Of course, we don’t grade on future potential, but the 2019 season was encouraging.

Grade: C-

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