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Washington Football Team: Mini-bye mock draft sees team target Alabama defender

By Ken Johannesen

Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) reacts during the first quarter during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) reacts during the first quarter during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception he returned for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the second half of Alabama’s 41-0 win over Mississippi State. The pass was inteded for Mississippi State wide receiver Cameron Gardner (18). Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) makes an interception he returned for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the second half of Alabama’s 41-0 win over Mississippi State. The pass was inteded for Mississippi State wide receiver Cameron Gardner (18). Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1

Patrick Surtain, Cornerback, Alabama (6-1, 205)

Drafting a very talented cornerback (arguably the best in this draft) may take some fans and analysts by surprise, but selecting one here could solidify the unit for years to come.  Imagine a cornerback corps of Patrick Surtain, Ronald Darby (assuming he re-signs), Kendall Fuller, Jimmy Moreland, and Danny Johnson.  That is a very solid group.

Surtain is a crafty and very intelligent corner who is very deliberate in his approach to guarding wide receivers.  He will typically let the receiver make the initial route known and then utilize his incredible burst and superb maneuverability to allow the Crimson Tide standout to shut down the play.

Surtain has excellent closing speed. He quickly tracks down running backs and is able to force fumbles consistently.  He has solid speed overall,  good jumping ability,  is very versatile, and typically does well against taller and bigger receivers.

Other Possible First Round Targets:

  • Micah Parsons, Linebacker, Penn State
  • Ja’Marr Chase, Wide Receiver, LSU
  • Zach Wilson, Quarterback, BYU
  • Penei Sewell, Offensive Tackle, Oregon
  • Caleb Farley, Cornerback, Virginia Tech
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