2016 NFL Draft [Redskins]

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FWIW

Numbers got screwed up but I posted 1-25


Bosa and Buckner top PFF's first 2016 NFL Draft Board

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PFF’s draft board is here. While we have two full years of grading on every FBS player, the board is not strictly based on the grades — though it’s heavily influenced by our snap-to-snap evaluations. Our analysts have gone back into the film room to break down each prospect in even more depth, bringing context to their PFF grade while also considering athleticism, upside, and any other relevant part of player evaluation. Our evaluations will continue right up until the draft, so the board is a fluid process, and we’ll continue to build it right up until Day 1.

Positional value is taken into account when compiling the board.

1. Joey Bosa, edge defender, Ohio State

The best player in the draft has been the nation’s top edge defender against the run while ranking first and second as a pass rusher each of the last two seasons.

1. DeForest Buckner, defensive interior, Oregon

Similar to Bosa, Buckner was the most productive interior defensive lineman by a wide margin. He’s a playmaker against the run and able to get into the backfield as a pass rusher.

1. Jared Goff, QB, Cal

The top-graded QB in the nation this season after ranking eighth a year ago, Goff’s combination of pocket presence, toughness under pressure, and downfield accuracy make him the top option.

1. Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

There’s some projection to Wentz’s game, but the raw tools are impressive, as was our first look at his game. While his timing isn’t always on point in the passing game, he has the big arm and athleticism to mask that inexperience as he grows.

1. Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

With six strong games under his belt in 2015, we’d like to see a larger sample size of dominant play, but Tunsil is an explosive run blocker and he handled an impressive slate of edge rushers to allow only five pressures on the year.

1. Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

Our top coverage linebacker in 2014, Jack played only 207 snaps in 2015 due to injury. He’s versatile enough to move around the formation while holding his own in coverage and he’s powerful when attacking blocks in the run game.

1. Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State

The biggest question about Ramsey is where he plays in the NFL, but his versatility should make him a solid option at either cornerback or safety. He put together two strong years of grades despite playing at free safety, in the slot, and outside cornerback.

1. Chris Jones, defensive interior, Mississippi State

The power is the first thing that stands out, and it was put to good use as Jones ranked fourth in the nation among interior defensive linemen at +54.2. He can move blockers at the point of attack and push the pocket, and he still has room to grow as a player.

1. Sheldon Rankins, Defensive Interior, Louisville

With two straight years of dominant play, Rankins can play a number of positions along the defensive front, attacking blockers in the run game while providing a strong pass rush. He has only two negatively-graded games in our two seasons of data.

1. Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

Whether creating separation before the catch or yards after it, Coleman’s athleticism stands out. He has the ability to make plays at all levels of the field.

1. Shaq Lawson, edge defender, Clemson

The second-best all-around edge defender behind Bosa, Lawson is strong on the edge in the run game while posting the No. 8 pass rushing grade in the class.

1. Noah Spence, edge defender, Eastern Kentucky

We have little information about Spence, but the upside was evident at the Senior Bowl when he dominated practice and carried it into the game. Even though he may not do much as a run defender, Spence’s burst off the edge and pass rush potential is the best in the class.

1. William Jackson III, CB, Houston

The second-best coverage grade in the draft class, Jackson is an aggressive, good-sized corner who will contest a lot of catches and make plays on the defensive side.

1. Mackenzie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Trapped in a Clemson defensive scheme that hung him out to dry with a lot of soft, off-coverage, Alexander may be a far better pro player than he was in college. Has all the traits of a top, shutdown corner.

1. Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers

A good combination of speed and separation skills, Carroo was incredibly productive on only 363 snaps last season averaging 4.11 yards per route to lead all FBS receivers.

1. Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

One of the most consistent pass protecting tackles in the nation, Stanley should carry that to the next level while his run blocking is sufficient in the right scheme.

1. Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

A power scheme is ideal for Conklin who moves defenders at the point of attack while holding up well in pass protection. His two-year body of work is right up there with any offensive tackle in the nation on a snap-for-snap basis.

1. Robert Nkemdiche, Defensive Interior, Ole Miss

Perhaps the most disruptive interior pass rusher in the draft, Nkemdiche has some questions about his ideal fit, but he’s gotten after the quarterback the last two seasons and he improved greatly against the run in 2015.

1. Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida

In 2014 Hargreaves posted the best coverage grade we have seen from this draft class across two seasons of college tape. Didn’t repeat it in 2015 but still shows a lot of impressive tape and ball skills. Only negative is size.

1. Shilique Calhoun, Edge Defender, Michigan State

No edge rusher had a better pass rushing grade than Calhoun in 2015, and he was strong in that department in 2014 as well. He’s not nearly as stout against the run, but did show that he can be productive in the run game in 2014.

1. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State

The best all-around running back in the draft and perhaps the nation, Elliott boasted the top run grade in the class in 2014 and then led the nation as a blocker in 2015. His ability to run, catch and block will put him on the field early and often.

1. Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame

Injury aside, Smith’s athleticism stands out and it often shows when in coverage and as a pass rusher. He’s not bad in the run game, though he’s not as strong at the point of attack as other linebackers in the class. If healthy, Smith has a chance to be a three-down playmaker at the next level.

1. Scooby Wright III, LB, Arizona

Few linebackers possess Wright’s instincts and block-shedding ability, and he looks like a plus run defender in the NFL if he’s healthy. The question for Wright is his athleticism in space, but we’ve seen other linebackers stay productive with similar concerns.

1. Andrew Billings, defensive interior, Baylor

One of the strongest players in the draft, Billings is stout at the point of attack and perhaps the best nose tackle option in the draft. He was also got after the quarterback among the best in the country the past two seasons.

1. Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

Our top-graded WR before going down to injury last season, Doctson routinely makes incredible catches, turning off-target throws into big plays. That downfield ability makes him one of the most exciting playmakers in the draft.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Came across this today. Anyone else think that physique seems a bit too good to come by 'naturally'?

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Interesting listen


Manny does Skins specific breakdowns for some of the top D prospects

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Interesting speculation from Mayock regarding a CB in round 1

Mike Mayock Talks Washington Redskins On Conference Call

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Pro Player Insiders had an opportunity to ask Mayock a question related to the Washington Redskins’ first round draft pick. Mayock had an interesting response -

“Their draft last year revealed who they are. Brandon Scherff was the first pick, big, tough guy; Preston Smith was the second pick, another big, strong, tough outside linebacker type guy; Matt Jones, a big, thick tailback. Scotty McCloughan likes the bigger, tougher guys. That’s who he wants to be, a big, physical team. Now, at 21 I think one of the biggest needs is in that defensive line, and it’s a defensive line draft. We’ve already talked about that. He could get defensive linemen second, third, even fourth round, so would he look beyond that knowing there’s security in defensive linemen deep in the draft? Would he look at say a corner at 21? To me that is a possibility. He could sit there and say, huh, is this kid from Clemson worth it, Mackensie Alexander at 31, what about Eli Apple, what about Artie Burns. I think there’s some interesting corners that would come into that conversation, also.”

Mayock made a great point discussing the possibility of McCloughan going Cornerback in the first round. That’s definitely an area that needs to be addressed and McCloughan tends to draft at least two DBs each year.

Here’s our CB rankings:

1. Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida - Great technique, small but plays big. A potential shutdown CB.
2. Kendall Fuller, V Tech - Long athlete who is a potential shutdown corner. He just needs to learn how to turn his head down-the-field.
3. Xavien Howard, Baylor - Put him in a press scheme and he will shut down receivers. If not, put him at safety and he’ll be great. Underrated player.
4. William Jackson III, Houston - Has good size and length. He’s also scheme versatile.
5. (5a.) Mackensie Alexander, Clemson - More of a zone corner. If you open his stance, you will beat him — heavy feet. But with work on his feet and safety help, he’ll be a solid corner.
6. (5b.) Eli Apple, Ohio State – He’s a grabby player, but has good size and is physical. Needs to work on his feet.

• I think Kendall Fuller would be a great fit for the Washington Redskins. But I wonder if the team would be able to wait for a guy like him. Coming off an injury, some teams may wait on drafting him. This cornerback class isn’t too shabby either.

 

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Caution for those who are stuck on athletic measurables alone

 

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From Manny...

Washington Redskins: Scot McCloughan Draft Trends

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Amount of Players Drafted By Position (total from McCloughan’s career):

QB: 11

****RB: 14

****WR: 27

OT: 13

****C: 4

****OG: 12 (listing Scherff as a G)

FB: 2

DE: 14

DT: 17

****LB: 16 (listing Preston Smith as LB)

****DB: 34

TE: 7

K/P: 5



Nutshell:

• Scot McCloughan clearly values Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs. At each stop during his career, McCloughan’s teams have drafted multiple receivers and defensive backs in almost every draft. Of course, many of the receivers and defensive backs that were drafted, failed. However, the more you try, every now and then you will come across a Donald Driver or Richard Sherman. It should also be noted that a lot of the DBs/WRs McCloughan has drafted were 6ft/6ft 1 or taller. ****This, again, proved to be true in 2015. McCloughan found a gem in Kysheon Jarrett. He lost another DB to the Colts in Tevin Mitchell, who could be good if he stays healthy. However, as far as the size, McCloughan proved in 2015 that he also values “football players.” If a smaller WR like Jamison Crowder or DB like Kysheon Jarrett fits that “football player” bill — McCloughan isn’t afraid to draft him.

• McCloughan does have a trend drafting QBs. Especially as a Green Bay Packer, they drafted QBs almost every year. Again, many of them failed. But that’s a premium position and sometimes you’ll come across a Matt Hasselbeck or Russell Wilson.

• As far as schools, McCloughan’s drafts seem to favor the SEC and Big 10. But, McCloughan searches high and low for players. He’s taken from a lot of schools. With the Green Bay Packers, they even took a player from Morris Brown. That school has like one student now. So he’s very thorough in his evaluations.

• McCloughan isn’t afraid to take a kicker or punter high in the draft if that player is capable of being a franchise guy at those respective positions. With Green Bay, McCloughan and staff took a kicker/punter in the third and fourth round

 

[Krusheasy]

what position i would like addressed in the draft ...

nose tackle

NT

nostackle

... in that order

 

[Sportster 72]

One thing I mentioned during the season last year was McCloughan has no issues bringing someone in plugging them in and letting them go if they are not getting what they are looking for. I think this will apply to everything he does. One reason to get more draft choices is because you get more attempts at finding someone you like. I like that.

 

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[gkekoa]

Considering how those turned out, he may want to reconsider.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

I really like this guy as long as the medical clears

 

[deanpet21]

CBS said Joseph and Cash are SS. Not FS. Do they have this wrong?

 

[Caliskinsfan]

CBS said Joseph and Cash are SS. Not FS. Do they have this wrong?

He can do both from what I've seen written on him

image: http://walterfootball.com/college/WestVirginia_logo.gif

Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
Height: 5-9. Weight: 205. Arm: 32.13.
Projected 40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round (2015): 2-3.
3/19/16: Joseph was having a tremendous 2015 season before a knee injury in practice ended his year after only four games. At the time of the injury, the senior was tied for the lead in the nation with five interceptions. He also had 20 tackles, one sack and one pass breakup.

Joseph was displaying nice coverage skills to go along with being a physical enforcer and good tackler. If it weren't for the injury, he would be in contention to be a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The injury kept him from running at the combine.

8/17/15: Joseph had a strong 2014 season for the Mountaineers. He racked up 92 tackles, three passes broken up, one interception and two forced fumbles on the year. Joseph was all over the field against Alabama in the 2014 opener as he totaled 18 tackles with a tackle for a loss. In his regular-season finale, Joseph had a big game against Iowa State with two pass breakups, an interception and eight tackles.

Joseph has shown some ability to play deep as a free safety and is very aggressive in the tackle box. He has demonstrated zero hesitation to stick his nose in with linemen and make tackles. As a senior, it would help if he showed improved ball skills. Joseph is a safety who is similar to Baltimore's Matt Elam or Tampa Bay's D.J. Swearinger.
Read more at WalterFootball.com: 2016 NFL Draft: Safety Rankings

 

[deanpet21]

I thought FS are usually taller guys to help out in pass defense. Joseph looks like a guy that has to play around the LOS b/c of his great tackling skills. Isnt he like a Troy Poloumeu type player?

 

[Caliskinsfan]

I thought FS are usually taller guys to help out in pass defense. Joseph looks like a guy that has to play around the LOS b/c of his great tackling skills. Isnt he like a Troy Poloumeu type player?

Been compared to Earl Thomas by some.