First Redskins 2016 Draft Pick Under Contract: ILB Steven Daniels Signs Deal

The Washington Redskins took Boston College LB Steven Daniels with the 232nd pick in this year's draft. The Redskins drafted another player projected to play LB in the 2nd round, Su'a Cravens. Daniels is a completely different player at 5'11", 243 lbs. Daniels can contribute immediately on special teams, and should find his way on the field to stop the run.

Washington deal for seventh-round pick Steven Daniels: $2.581 million, including $77,296 signing bonus

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 5, 2016

BC linebacker Steven Daniels on an island against the fullback. Could have been an easy TDhttps://t.co/ztU7EXyhlh

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 21, 2016

Highest Run Stop % among LBs

Elandon Roberts, HOU 16.0%
Kentrell Brothers, Mizzou 15.8%
Hunter Kissinger, ULM 15.4%
Steven Daniels BC 15.3%

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 20, 2016

Washington takes Steven Daniels, another guy PFF sees excelling in the NFL as a specialist: https://t.co/ewsJeVW433

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 30, 2016