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Washington Football Team 7-round mock draft: Trading up to No. 5

By Jacob Troutman

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws the ball during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws the ball during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 17: Elijah Moore #8 of the Mississippi Rebels runs past Greg Brooks Jr. #9 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Rebels 33-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 17: Elijah Moore #8 of the Mississippi Rebels runs past Greg Brooks Jr. #9 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Rebels 33-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Round 3, Pick 74:  WR Elijah Moore, Ole Miss

Elijah Moore is absolutely electrifying. He had modest production throughout his first two seasons at Ole Miss, but during his junior year, he exploded on to the scene. He totaled over 1,000 yards and was an absolute threat to score every time he touched the ball.

Moore’s stats on paper are impressive but the tape speaks for itself too. He has elite speed and quickness. A quick twitch and great after the catch ability that was awe inspiring in 2020. For a smaller body type, he was very solid at the catch point, too. He displayed strong hands and was able to make numerous tough grabs.

Moore played both at the outside WR spot and in the slot. However, his body type and his quick-twitch makes him most suited to play in the slot. His coach, Lane Kiffin, compared him to Steve Smith Sr. High praise, I must say.

Moore could use a little more consistency in his routes and improve his ability to break at the stem quicker. But those are just small things that Moore needs to work on with his route running.

Moore’s speed, quickness, strong hands, and elite contact balance speak for themselves. He has all the potential to be an elite big play threat in the NFL. He falls to the third round in this simulation due to the quality depth at WR in the 2021 class. Washington should run to the podium if he is available at pick 74.

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