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Washington Football Team Mock Draft: Bye week mock sees team take two QBs

By Ken Johannesen

Jan 11, 2020; Frisco, Texas, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance (5) celebrates winning the game against the James Madison Dukes at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2020; Frisco, Texas, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance (5) celebrates winning the game against the James Madison Dukes at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2019; Syracuse, NY, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Jamie Newman (12) runs with the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Syracuse, NY, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Jamie Newman (12) runs with the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4

Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia/Wake Forest – 6-4, 230

Jamie Newman was set to be the starter at Georgia this season after deciding to play one more year as a graduate transfer.  Late in the summer, Newman decided to forgo his final season for the Bulldogs and enter the draft.

Newman was one of the better quarterbacks in the nation during his time at Wake Forest, but the keener competition that he would’ve faced was going to be a huge benefit to him.  It was possible that Newman could’ve produced a season that landed him in the second round – possibly late in the first round.  The decision not to play for the “Red Clay Hounds” likely drops his draft status a round or two.

Newman is solid on shorter routes, slants, and intermediate throws.  Very good pocket presence and he can use his legs to escape and pick up some good yardage.  Newman does need to work on his long pass accuracy.

Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina – 6-1, 205

Jaycee Horn possesses the perfect size for a cornerback and his upside is tremendous.  Another South Carolina corner garners more attention for now and understandably so, but some analysts believe Horn will be the better prospect in the years to come.

It will take a year for Horn to learn an NFL system and how to deal with receivers that are faster and much more athletic.  He is physical.  He has decent 4.5 speed.  Horn is solid in zone coverage schemes, but still needs time to adjust in man coverage.  His footwork needs attention, but that is a minor issue.  Horn could be a starter by his second season and should be able to man that post for eight years or more.

Jake Ferguson, TE, Wisconsin – 6-5, 250

After selecting a talented pass-catching tight end, why not select another one?  Jake Ferguson may not generate a lot of headlines, but he is a very good tight end.  He is not afraid to go over the middle for tough yardage or provide the key block on a jet sweep or screen pass.  Ferguson has been the number one tight end for the Badgers over the last couple of seasons, but he gets lost somewhat in a program that heavily utilizes a rushing attack.  All Ferguson needs is plenty of playing time in a system that focuses a bit more on passing.  He has the talent and attitude to play in the NFL for a decade or more.

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