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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 – DECEMBER 15: Chase Roullier #73 of the Washington football team prepares to snap the ball off to Dwayne Haskins #7 during the second half of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: Chase Roullier #73 of the Washington football team prepares to snap the ball off to Dwayne Haskins #7 during the second half of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Round 6

With two picks in Round 6, the Washington football team was hoping to find a couple of hidden treasures. With their first of two choices in this round, the front office tapped the services of Wyoming center Chase Roullier. He was mostly known as the anchor of an offensive line for current Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, but Roullier seized the starting center position in his first season and has been a stout presence ever since. Finding this hidden gem in the sixth round and producing excellent value brings the highest grade possible.

Ten picks later, Washington selected Georgia State wide receiver Robert Davis. The former Panther combined blazing speed with a long, athletic frame, but those physical assets haven’t translated to a successful pro football career thus far. He has three total catches in three years with Washington and Philadelphia. His time in an NFL uniform could be coming to a close very soon.

Grade: B-

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