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Washington Football Team 7-round NFL mock draft: All defense

By Ken Johannesen

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: Safety Damar Hamlin #33 from Pittsburgh of the National Team warms up before the start of the 2021 Resse's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: Safety Damar Hamlin #33 from Pittsburgh of the National Team warms up before the start of the 2021 Resse's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Dylan Moses #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes 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: Dylan Moses #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes 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) /

Round 3

The Washington Football Team will pick twice in the third round this year.

Dylan Moses, Linebacker, Alabama – 6-3, 235

When in doubt, just grab yourself an Alabama defensive player and you will not regret it.  In recent years, Washington has brought several Alabama defenders to the team and the strategy has been one of success.

The powers that be in Ashburn could add another Crimson Tide player next month.  Dylan Moses is an underrated linebacker and adding him early in the third round makes a lot of sense.  When the 2020 college season began, Moses was considered a lock for the first round.  Is he still a good defender?  Why did Moses’ stock drop so much?

First, many underclassmen have entered the draft this year and that caused him to drop from a perceived late first-rounder to a late second-round prospect.  Also, he is not a pure edge rusher and that affects his draft status as well.  However, Moses is still one of the better linebackers in the draft and taking him early in the third round will pay dividends for Washington.

Trill Williams, Cornerback, Syracuse – 6-2, 200

Trill Williams has been a starter for the Syracuse Orange since his freshman year and is highly underrated.  If Williams had stayed another year in school, he would likely be one of the top corners available in 2022.  That could be a huge benefit to the Washington Football Team if they decide to select him on the second day of the draft.

Williams is physically imposing and he can play zone or man coverage when asked to do so.  He can jam smaller receivers at the line, but his coverage lacks some depth against taller, speedy, and agile receivers.  Williams will need a year to adjust to the NFL and could be a solid starter by his second year.

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