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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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Iowa junior offensive lineman Alaric Jackson waits for the snap in the first quarter against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.20191019 Iowavspurdue
Iowa junior offensive lineman Alaric Jackson waits for the snap in the first quarter against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.20191019 Iowavspurdue /

Round 5

Alaric Jackson, Offensive Tackle/Guard, Iowa (6-6, 320)

Immediately following the 2019 college football season, many draft analysts, football pundits, and fans were convinced that Alaric Jackson was entering the 2020 NFL draft.  Jackson received second-round grades and some third-round nods as well.

Occasionally, an early mock would place Jackson late in the first round.  Jackson decided to return for another year to the Hawkeyes and he is now rated mostly as a fourth to sixth-round prospect.  What happened?

Jackson is a solid left tackle for the Hawkeyes, but he plays a bit stiff and his talent is much more suited to right tackle or either guard position.  Quality edge rushers usually are quick to gain an advantage on Jackson, but he is more than able to hold his own in the rushing and passing offense at right tackle or on the inside.

In other words, you are not drafting a left tackle here.  You are drafting a solid offensive lineman who can play three other positions on the line and do so very effectively.

Other Possible Fifth Round Targets:

  • Kenny Pickett, Quarterback, Pittsburgh
  • Monty Rice, Linebacker, Georgia
  • Sadarius Hutcherson, Offensive Guard, South Carolina
  • Reed Blankenship, Free Safety, Middle Tennessee
  • Kylin Hill, Running Back, Mississippi State
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