Washington Football Team Offseason 2022 Mock Draft

Round Three

Washington rebuilds the linebacker corps

Chad Muma, Linebacker, Wyoming – 6-3, 240

If you’re looking for a linebacker that can be an impact player and something of a sleeper in this draft, look no further than Chad Muma.  He is an excellent tackler and can stuff running backs, tight ends, and slot receivers coming over the middle.  Very good coverage skills.  After the initial learning curve, Muma could become a regular starter on the inside by mid-season.

Other Possible Selections

Damone Clark, Linebacker, LSU

Justyn Ross, Wide Receiver, Clemson

Brian Asamoah, Linebacker, Oklahoma

Ed Ingram, Offensive Guard, LSU

Hassan Haskins, Running Back, Michigan

Round Four

Thayer Munford, Offensive Guard, Ohio State – 6-6, 320

Adding depth and a possible starter on the offensive line from a perennial national championship contender is never a bad idea.  This Buckeye has the size and athleticism to compete at the next level, but is a bit raw.  He should be a starter by year two.

Other Possible Selections

Tyler Allgeier, Running Back, BYU

Jalen Pitre, Free Safety/Strong Safety, Baylor

Sterling Weatherford, Strong Safety/Linebacker/ST, Miami, OH

John Ridgeway, Defensive Tackle, Arkansas

Chris Paul, Offensive Guard, Tulsa

Round Six

Matt Araiza, Punter, San Diego State

Here is another surprise, but it is entirely possible.  Tress Way has been one of the best punters in the NFL for many seasons and his time in Washington has been an incredible success.  However, he did struggle a bit in 2021 and Matt Araiza is arguably the best punting prospect since Ray Guy.  In fact, Araiza could become the greatest punter of all time.

Other Possible Selections

Sincere McCormick, Running Back, Texas-San Antonio

Ben Brown, Offensive Guard, Mississippi

Reed Blankenship, Buffalo Nickel/Free Safety, Middle Tennessee

Myron Cunningham, Offensive Tackle, Arkansas

Ellis Brooks, Linebacker, Penn State

Round Seven

Isaiah Pola-Mao, Free Safety, Southern California – 6-4, 205

Isaiah Pola-Mao is a talented free safety, but would likely need at least two years of learning before he could be inserted into any defensive scheme.  His initial impact should be as a special teams player.  Pola-Mao needs to add about fifteen pounds of bulk and muscle to his frame.  Tackling techniques require some work.  Decent coverage back, but simply can’t play closer to the box or cover bigger tight ends at this juncture.

Other Possible Selections

Micah McFadden, Linebacker, Indiana

Allie Green, Cornerback, Missouri

Bailey Zappe, Quarterback, Western Kentucky

Joshua Williams, Cornerback, Fayetteville State

MarQuan McCall, Defensive Tackle, Kentucky

When free agency begins on March 16, the Washington Football Team will have the opportunity to address several needs and fill a few gaps on the roster.  Also, some players currently on the roster will not be re-signed or retained.  Given that we are talking about a potential trade in this draft, here is what could happen in free agency.

First, it’s not out of the question that Washington will sign Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota to serve as a starter/bridge player if they select a signal-caller in this draft.  Secondly, yours truly also thinks the Burgundy and Gold will sign an inside linebacker and, possibly, a wide receiver.

Mock drafts in late January look much different at the beginning of free agency and in the early spring.  There will be many opportunities to refine the mocks in the next six to ten weeks.