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Washington Football Team: The “Trade up for Justin Fields” mock draft

By Damien Bartonek

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Washington Football Team players run onto the field prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Washington Football Team players run onto the field prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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HUNTINGTON, WV – SEPTEMBER 05: Brenden Knox #20 of the Marshall Thundering Herd runs the ball in the third quarter against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on September 5, 2020 in Huntington, West Virginia. Marshall won 59-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
HUNTINGTON, WV – SEPTEMBER 05: Brenden Knox #20 of the Marshall Thundering Herd runs the ball in the third quarter against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on September 5, 2020 in Huntington, West Virginia. Marshall won 59-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 7 – Marshall RB Brenden Knox

Washington has a steady balance at running back. With Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic proving to be dynamic dual-threat backs, Washington needs a thumper in the run game.

Marshall’s Brenden Knox fits the bill, as the three-year back had multiple productive years for the Thundering Herd. Only losing one fumble throughout his collegiate career, the 6’0″, 223-pound back is a very physical runner, who has an extra gear once he passes the line of scrimmage.

Knox isn’t a burner and doesn’t have true breakaway speed. But his over three yards after contact per carry numbers, along with his 485 zone rushing attempts, prove he could be a good fit and add a new dynamic in Washington’s running attack.

Knox isn’t much of a receiver, if any, but he’s no stranger to contact and actually embraces lowering his shoulder into defenders. His best usage will be in short-yardage situations. He has a little bit of wiggle to him, as he forced 106 missed tackles in college. Washington could rotate him in like a bruiser.

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All in all, the three-year back, who’s rushed for 160 first downs in three seasons, could turn out to be a short-yardage chain mover for the Washington Football Team in 2021 and beyond.

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