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Re-grading the Washington Football Team’s 2018 NFL Draft performance

By Ken Johannesen

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 06: Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at FedExField on October 6, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 06: Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at FedExField on October 6, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: A Washington football team helmet is seen on the field before the game between the Washington football team and the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: A Washington football team helmet is seen on the field before the game between the Washington football team and the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

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The last minute news centering on Derrius Guice has changed the overall grade for 2018 considerably. Rounds 2, 3, and 4 add up to be an abject failure and Round 6 is only marginally better — although that did involve an ill-advised supplemental pick.

The Daron Payne, Tim Settle, Shaun Dion Hamilton, and Round 7 picks were superb, however, and they keep the 2018 draft from being a monumental failure. Geron Christian has room to improve, but there is probably little to no hope for Troy Apke at this juncture.

Overall Grade: C-

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The final draft retrospective in this summer series is coming soon. When it all started back in May, the old team name was still in existence and there were no scandals to talk about. Since then, so much has changed. We’ll cover it all for you — the good, the bad, and even the ugliness.

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