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Redskins Draft Prep Round Six: Dwight Bentley or Johnnie Troutman?


I am assuming we have taken care of our main needs via free agency, and the early rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft. The later rounds are usually for depth, and special teams type players, with the occassional "diamond in the rough" prospect being mined. This year is no exception in the sixth round. I have narrowed my selection down to two players, who I feel can fill in both needs.

Dwight Bentley: CB Louisiana-Lafayette 5' 11" 179 - Bentley came to the Senior Bowl to show he can compete with the big boys, and compete he did. Bentley is a long, thin, rangy athlete, who isn't afraid to come up and hit, despite his slender frame. He has the height to be a presence on larger receivers, and the speed to stay with the quicker ones. He's more suited to play on the outside, as he tends to stay high in his backpedal, thus limiting his lateral quickness against slot receivers. He could be a great addition on special teams, and could work his way into a more prominent role down the road.

Johnnie Troutman: OG Penn State 6' 4" 314 - Troutman is another Senior Bowl prospect who may have shown the coaches some upside. Troutman is not a polished linemen, but he makes up for his lack of sound technique with good strength and surprisingly quick feet. He also has a mean streak that coaches like to see in offensive linemen. He will be best in a reserve role early, while he learns better technique and hand placement.

Poll
Who Would You Rather?
Dwight Bentley CB Louisiana-Lafayette
120 votes
Johnnie Troutman OG Penn State
164 votes

284 votes | Poll has closed

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Dwight Bentley seems like a popular pick from the HH writers.

For value, I would love to see him fall and snag him in the 6th round vice in the 4th round (as UK suggested earlier in his post).

I really hoping the Skins aquire more picks in the later rounds (Via trading back from previous rounds) to possibly snatch both, Troutman and Bently.

by Chilliewil on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 AM EST reply actions  

Honestly

we were supposed to pick where we see these prospects landing now(before combine, pro day etc.). Personally, I think Bentley could rise into the 4-5th round, but as of now; pre-combine, I see him around the 5th-6th.

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by Tiller56 on Feb 1, 2012 7:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Interesting choice and i think it will depend on if we are able to sign a Nicks/Grubbs in the offseason. If we do, my choice would be Bentley

When I was a kid, my father told me, "Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it." -Russell Ziskey

by Redskin44 on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 AM EST reply actions  

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