Five offensive players Washington Football Team should watch during the Senior Bowl
Honorable mentions
Since Washington has a lot of needs on offense, there are obviously more than just five prospects to watch on offense. Notably, the honorable mentions include quarterbacks since the team will likely be looking for an upgrade at the position this offseason.
QB Kyle Trask, Florida. Trask seems likely to be a second-round pick though there’s a chance he could sneak into the first round with a solid draft season. Trask is an accurate quarterback who throws with good anticipation, but he’s not much of an athlete and needs to improve reading the field. He played well with the Gators though, so he’s a good potential pickup with the floor of a solid backup.
QB Kellen Mond, Texas A&M. Mond never quite developed as a passer during his time with the Aggies, but his athletic ability is off the charts. Mond could be a change-of-pace scrambler, a la Taysom Hill, that could eventually develop into a good starter. He has the arm talent needed to be one; he just needs to work on his accuracy.
QB Jamie Newman, Wake Forest/Georgia. Newman never ended up playing for Georgia as he opted out of the season due to the pandemic, so this will be a showcase game of sorts for him. He has looked good at practice and was gaining buzz as a potential riser after his solid performance in 2019. Washington should keep an eye on him as a potential mid-round pick.
WR Shi Smith, South Carolina. Smith has had a good week and has made some good contested catches in practice. If he shows off that skill set during the game, his stock could continue to rise.
WR Marquez Stevenson, Houston. Stevenson is a good athlete with good elusiveness. If he gets the ball in his hands on Saturday, he could set the Senior Bowl abuzz with his after-catch ability.
TE Kenny Yeboah, Ole Miss. Ole Miss has notoriously had receiver-like tight ends over the years with great athletic ability. That fits Yeboah to a tee. He’s not a great blocker, but he has the best straight-line speed of any tight end at the Senior Bowl. He could rise in the lead-up to the draft and Washington should watch him as a potential sleeper.
OL Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State. Radunz improved in practice as the week went along and played some tackle and guard during the practice sessions. That versatility could help him earn some recognition, especially if he plays at guard and does well.