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Washington Football Team 2022 mock draft: Trading up for a passer

By Ken Johannesen

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels warms up prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels warms up prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 2: Tackle Darian Kinnard #70 of the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the 76th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2021 in Jacksonvile, Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 23 to 21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 2: Tackle Darian Kinnard #70 of the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the 76th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2021 in Jacksonvile, Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 23 to 21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

Round 3

Darian Kinnard, Offensive Tackle, Kentucky

The Washington Football Team is likely to continue a rebuilding of the offensive line in 2022 and Darian Kinnard would give the offense two young, talented tackles for the next decade or more.  Kinnard thought about turning pro after the 2020 season, but he made the right choice and decided to hone his skills for another year with the Wildcats.

Kinnard is strictly a right tackle.  He is solidly powerful in the rushing offense, but still needs a bit of work with pass protection.  Another year with Kentucky should help him in his development.  At 6-5, 345, Kinnard could actually lose about ten pounds and improve on his mobility and protection.  He will open up major holes for the running backs, but a small weight loss will make Kinnard more nimble on jet sweeps, screens, and any downfield blocking.

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