Re-grading the Washington football team’s 2017 NFL Draft performance
![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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/5257058592980643503a0af315f0e5ebb6a419067c2c20dffb17a344a2898653.jpg)
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.