Washington Redskins 2018 Draft Flat Review

With the 2018 NFL Draft behind us, it’s fourth dimension to laid out the review procedure on how each squad stacks upwards alongside the selections they’ve made. As Washington moves forrad alongside Alex Smith taking the charge, adding fundamental positional players to assist circular out a unit of measurement that was looking to last on the uptick early finally season. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 really interesting grouping on paper, too maybe the Skins constitute the pot of gilded at the destination of the rainbow inward the minute round, let’s review… 

Washington Redskins 2018 Draft Class Review:

Round 1 – Pick thirteen (13)

Da’Ron Payne (DT)

The newly made Skins defensive delineate is looking to a greater extent than similar the Crimson-Tide these days alongside Payne reuniting alongside Jonathan Allen to in 1 trial again crusade havoc for opposition. Washington struggled mightily inward stopping the run finally flavor where Payne volition furnish an instant high storey upgrade. This human being is incredibly strong too quite nimble on his feet possessing really proficient athletic ability.

This is literally the perfect jibe for Payne every bit the Skins operate inward the same 3-4 system every bit Alabama does, which volition bode good for whatsoever hiccups inward progression nosotros may witness. Da’Ron has cracking measurables standing 6’3” too almost 315 pounds alongside definite room to grow. Payne volition last an absolute divergence maker on this defense strength which volition allow the supporting pieces to a greater extent than room to navigate. It’s really hard to debate alongside this pick.       

ADF Prediction: High potential, twenty-four hr stream 1 starter.

Round 2 – Pick 27 (59)

Derrius Guice (RB)

After witnessing twenty-four hr stream 1 unopen out too non hearing the old LSU Tiger’s scream called, everyone believed they would take away heed it early twenty-four hr stream two. The slide continued every bit information leaked that Guice had mental attitude too maturity issues alongside the potential of an off-field disastrous province of affairs at the forefront. While it took only about time, Derrius Guice finally received the telephone telephone too was heading to the Washington Redskins to assist solidify their backfield.

ADF is a big fan of what Guice tin practise on the champaign too his production continued to rising inward his fourth dimension at LSU. Seeing his yards per acquit drib off finally flavor was a footling concerning but the amount of production was nevertheless at that topographic point to stimulate got notice. Derrius has a cracking chance to popular off the Pb dorsum inward Washington alongside a company frame too a really proficient forty fourth dimension (4.49). While his feet are quick too his movements are smooth, Guice tin also stimulate got penalization patch dishing it out to opposing defensive players. We practise inquiry how reliable Derrius tin last inward the move yesteryear game, beingness able to consistently pick upwards the blitz, too having that truthful breakaway speed the NFL longs for inward their workhorse. With that said, ADF believes Guice volition last a monster producer for many years inward the NFL.     

ADF Prediction: High potential, franchise running back.

Round three – Pick 10 (74)

Geron Christian (OL)

With all the injuries to the offensive delineate finally season, too looking to upgrade the overall seat grouping, the Skins may stimulate got scored big alongside Geron Christian. While his superlative is footing cast to human being the tackle position, his frame is somewhat of a work concern to us at ADF. Barley reaching the 300 pound grade soaking moisture volition prompt the Washington grooming staff to brand Geron alive inward the gym this offseason. This is a clear potential choice inward hopes he tin plough out to last something special. With all the proficient record Christian has, you lot could debate he has an equal amount of improvement video to function on. Geron does stimulate got versatility to play both the left too correct side of the delineate which makes him a really attractive slice inward the cast of depth. Could last a really company pick for Washington.

ADF Prediction: Moderate potential, improvements needed.

Round 4 – Pick nine (109)

Troy Apke (DB)

Fairly considerable to last classified every bit a achieve inward the 4th round, the Skins pick out the super-speedy security from Penn State. This pick intrigues us at ADF to propose at that topographic point is ample potential to larn excited almost from Apke. Having proficient size to laid out with, patch added weight volition last a must for the NFL, his speed is what stands out. Running a really impressive 4.34 forty fourth dimension alongside proficient tackling powerfulness could brand him a jet on the field. Troy volition stimulate got to amend inward most aspects to popular off relevant inward the pro game. If Apke tin brand strides early, he volition without inquiry detect himself on particular teams to offset too becoming a rotational thespian every bit his skills advance, fourth dimension volition tell.  

ADF Prediction: Low potential, rotational player.

Round five – Pick 26 (163)

Tim Settle (DT)

Staying truthful to cast too gathering to a greater extent than talent to assist halt the run, Washington drafted a behemoth inward Tim Settle. Coming inward at 6’3” tall, weighing 330 pounds, Settle is a truthful middle plug inward whatsoever defensive line. Having proficient athletic powerfulness too beingness quite versatile to play inward multiple schemes made him a no brainer to the Skins encephalon trust. While only about scouts stimulate got Settle pegged to popular off higher inward the draft (day 2 pick), maybe his lack of sense allowed him to autumn all the way to the 5th round. If Settle turns out, this could last a giant bag inward this draft for a long fourth dimension producing NFLer.    

ADF Prediction: Good upside, rotational player.

Round half-dozen – Pick 23 (197)

Shaun Dion Hamilton (LB)

Continuing to add together to the defense, the Skins selected only about other old Alabama product, this fourth dimension alongside delineate backer Shaun Dion Hamilton. This pick screams every bit the potential replacement to the departed Will Compton (free agency) to travail too assist create total the void at middle delineate backer. Hamilton does stimulate got an injury history much similar Compton did, too then it volition last interesting to come across if they only replaced the roster spot alongside a similar type of player.

Round seven – Pick 23 (241)

Greg Stroman (DB)

In 1 of the deepest draft classes at the defensive dorsum seat inward recent memory, Washington was able to snag a projection thespian inward Greg Stroman. While his size isn’t ideal, the appeal for Greg is his powerfulness to diagnose plays alongside speed jumping routes too having a ball-hawking attitude. Stroman volition last upwards against all odds to crevice the roster, but could detect his way alongside strong plays too consistency.  

Round seven – Pick 38 (256)

Trey Quinn (WR)

This year’s championship of Mr. Irrelevant goes to Trey Quinn – broad receiver from SMU. Possessing proficient size too decent speed, Quinn had a breakout yr later on transferring from LSU to SMU for his junior season. Trey hauled inward an impressive 114 receptions, for 1236 yards, too thirteen touchdowns for the Mustangs earlier he decided it was fourth dimension to popular off pro. Moving from the Southeastern Conference to the American Conference is an obvious downgrade inward contest which allowed him to inflate his statistics. Quinn has to make to remain on the roster. 

2018 Undrafted Free Agent Signings

Simmie Cobbs, WR, Indiana

Micah Holder, WR, San Diego State

Ty McCulley, OL, CSU Pueblo

Sean Welsh, OL, Iowa

De'Mornay Pierson-El, WR, Nebraska

Matt Flanagan, TE, Pitt

Martez Carter, RB, Grambling

Timon Parris, OT, Stony Brook

Davon Durant, DL, Marshall 

Jerod Fernandez, LB, NC State