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Washington Football Team Mock Draft: Trading out of the first round

By Hirdesh Matta

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 13: Kadarius Toney #4 of the Florida Gators plays against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 13: Kadarius Toney #4 of the Florida Gators plays against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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Nov 14, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamar Johnson (22) during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Football Team Round 3 picks (cont.)

Round 3 Pick 80, S Jamar Johnson, Indiana

Thanks to Washington’s trades with the Raiders and the Vikings, the team finds itself with back-to-back-to-back selections in the third round. With the 80th pick, Washington is able to plug in another hole by selecting Jamar Johnson.

Johnson has shown major strides over the past two seasons and has displayed the ability to both stop the run and defend the pass.

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During his junior year, he finished with 42 tackles, three and a half TFL, four interceptions, four passes defended, and one sack. One of the highlights of the season was picking off Justin Fields two times when Indiana faced off with Ohio State.

His ball skills would definitely be a big boost to Washington and he could combine with Kam Curl as the safeties of the future for the franchise. Despite not going to a big-name school, PFF has Johnson ranked as the second-rated safety after Trevon Moehrig, who is expected to be drafted in the early to middle of the first round.

Round 3 Pick 82 TE Brevin Jordan, Miami

Washington loves finding value in the middle rounds of the draft and this year is no different. Using its fourth and final third-round selection, Washington selects Brevin Jordan.

Washington recently added a TE in former basketball player Sammis Reyes, who has a higher Relative Athletic Score than Kyle Pitts, but the team still lacks a proven commodity behind Logan Thomas.

Jordan could provide that answer. After running a 4.69 40 and only having a 31 inch vertical at his Pro Day, Jordan might see his stock drop a bit on draft day. But still, he’s talented.

Jordan finished the 2020 season with 38 receptions, 576 yards, and seven touchdowns despite missing three games. At  6-foot-3, 247 pounds, he provides versatility (Ron Rivera’s favorite word), as he can line up at both tight end or as a receiver in the slot. He needs to continue improving on his route running but did show strides last season.

Playing for three different offensive coordinators in college, Jordan could benefit from having a consistent offensive system that can take full advantage of his skillset. By adding Jordan to a much-improved receiving corps, Scott Turner can open up his playbook and have Washington sit among the top offenses in the league.

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