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The Redskins took care of a big need, while passing on some defensive players who many people had rated higher. Washington recognized their need at nose tackle, and went with an Alabama defensive lineman for the second year in a row when they selected Da’Ron Payne at #13.
Now we move on to Day 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft, and the Redskins have one pick in the 2nd round tonight. RB in the 2nd round has been almost as popular as DL in the first for the Redskins in mock drafts this year. That trend continues in the Day 2 mock drafts that have already been posted. There are plenty of options on both sides of the ball, who will the Redskins go with tonight?
Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
If the Redskins can get Guice as the fifth running back off the board, they have to like that.
Ronald Jones II, RB, Southern California
The Redskins are looking for a new running back, as all the options they have at the position are pretty lackluster.
Washington can’t rely on Rob Kelley, and Samaje Perine was up and down as a rookie. Here’s a feature back for Jay Gruden.
Jones (5-11, 205) ran really well for USC in 2017, showing more decisiveness and displaying more power after gaining weight over last offseason. He also showed a burst at the point of attack with the quickness to rip off some chunk runs. On the season, Jones averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,550 yards with 19 touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions for 187 yards and a score. Jones ran for 1,082 yards in 2016 and 987 yards as a sophomore. Jones is an athletic and versatile back in the mold of Jamaal Charles.
While not a desperate need pick, Jones is a good value selection here with a whole world of upside at a great spot. It’ll be a pick between Derrius Guice and Jones, with the slippery style of the former USC star getting him called here.
Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
The ‘Skins addressed their defensive line woes by taking Da’Ron Payne with the No. 13 pick, but they have to help out new quarterback Alex Smith with a talented running back. Kerryon Johnson is one of the best left on the board, as he has good size at 6’0” and incredible quickness that should also allow him to pitch in on kick returns.
Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
Goedert very easily could have gone at the tail end of the first round, and will pair well with Jordan Reed.
James Daniels, C, Iowa
Very quick and technically proficient, Daniels improves the talent level along the interior line on offense.
Another accomplished Hawkeye technician, he’d offer a nice boost to a line that lost C Spencer Long to the Jets in free agency and could also use help at guard.
Austin Corbett, C/G, Nevada
Corbett is a collegiate left tackle who is expected to move inside, where he has the potential to quickly develop into an effective starter. His best fit could be at center, where the Redskins have a pressing need.
Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
The Redskins had to surrender Kendall Fuller to the Chiefs this offseason, and they also lost Bashaud Breeland to free agency. Isaiah Oliver knows how to get his hands on the football and did it more than anyone else in the country last season, racking up almost 30 pass breakups.
Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
Jackson is a fast player with adequate length, and the Redskins want to add depth to their secondary. Jackson carries high grades from NFL teams.
Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
At this point, the Redskins are watching cornerbacks fly off the board and don’t want to be left out. They need at least one cornerback, if not two of them in this draft, and Davis should be able to take the place of the departed Bashaud Breeland at RCB.
Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
Jackson’s ball skills are a welcome addition opposite of Josh Norman.
Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
Alabama strong safety sets tone in Skins secondary.
Jessie Bates, S, Wake Forest
Poll
Who should the Redskins take in the 2nd Round?
This poll is closed
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52%
Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
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14%
Ronald Jones II, RB, Southern California
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3%
Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
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2%
Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
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12%
James Daniels, C, Iowa
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3%
Austin Corbett, C/G, Nevada
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3%
Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
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1%
Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
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0%
Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
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5%
Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
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0%
Jessie Bates, S, Wake Forest
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1%
Justin Reid, S, Stanford
Dan Kadar’s Best Players Available After Day 1
16. Harold Landry, Edge, Boston College
17. Maurice Hurst, DL, Michigan
20. Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
21. Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
22. Will Hernandez, G, UTEP
23. Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
29. Connor Williams, OT, Texas
31. Harrison Phillips, DL, Stanford
33. Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
36. James Daniels, C, Iowa
37. Sam Hubbard, Edge, Ohio State
39. Ronald Jones II, RB, Southern California
40. Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
41. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
43. Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
44. Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
45. Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
47. Tim Settle, DL, Virginia Tech
48. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
49. Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
50. Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
51. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
52. Brian O’Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
53. Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
54. Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest
55. Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
56. Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
57. Uchenna Nwosu, Edge, Southern California
58. Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
59. Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
61. Rashaan Gaulden, CB, Tennessee
62. Arden Key, Edge, LSU
63. Jaylen Samuels, TE/WR/RB/FB, North Carolina State
64. Austin Corbett, G, Nevada
65. Justin Reid, S, Stanford
67. DJ Chark, WR, LSU
68. Braden Smith, G, Auburn
69. Rasheem Green, Edge, Southern California
70. Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas
71. Chukwuma Okorafor, OT, Western Michigan
72. Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
73. Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
74. Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State
75. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Edge, Oklahoma
76. Geron Christian, OT, Louisville
77. Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State
78. Da’Shawn Hand, DL, Alabama
79. Duke Ejiofor, Edge, Wake Forest
80. P.J. Hall, DL, Sam Houston State
81. Fred Warner, LB, BYU
82. DeShon Elliott, S, Texas
83. Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
84. Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State
85. Marcus Allen, S, Penn State
86. Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin
87. Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana
88. B.J. Hill, DL, North Carolina State
89. Hercules Mata’afa, Edge, Washington State
90. Nick DeLuca, LB, North Dakota State
91. Shaquem Griffin, LB, Central Florida
92. Lorenzo Carter, Edge, Georgia
93. Kemoko Turay, Edge, Rutgers
94. Mason Cole, C, Michigan
95. Josh Sweat, Edge, Florida State
96. Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
97. M.J. Stewart, CB, North Carolina
98. Alex Cappa, OT, Humboldt State
99. Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
100. Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
101. John Kelly, RB, Tennessee
102. Nathan Shepherd, DL, Fort Hays State
103. Holton Hill, CB, Texas
104. Marcell Ateman, WR, Oklahoma State
105. Nyheim Hines, RB, North Carolina State
106. Kevin Toliver, CB, LSU
107. Jeff Holland, Edge, Auburn
108. Poona Ford, DL, Texas
109. Genard Avery, LB, Memphis
110. Quenton Meeks, CB, Stanford
111. Quin Blanding, S, Virginia
112. Kentavius Street, Edge, North Carolina State
113. Auden Tate, WR, Florida State
114. Christopher Herndon, TE, Miami
115. Andrew Brown, DT/DE, Virginia
116. Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
117. DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Penn State
118. Taylor Hearn, G, Clemson
119. Tyquan Lewis, Edge, Ohio State
120. Durham Smythe, TE, Notre Dame
121. Jordan Lasley, WR, UCLA
122. Mark Walton, RB, Miami
123. J’Mon Moore, WR, Missouri
124. Derrick Nnadi, DL, Florida State
125. Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
126. Wyatt Teller, G, Virginia Tech
127. Chad Thomas, Edge, Miami
128. Dorance Armstrong, Edge, Kansas
129. Kyzir White, S, West Virginia
130. Mike McCray, LB, Michigan
131. Deadrin Senat, DL, South Florida
133. Simmie Cobbs Jr., WR, Indiana
134. Anthony Averett, CB, Alabama
135. Christian Sam, LB, Arizona State
136. Michael Dickson, P, Texas
137. Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State
138. Tony Brown, CB, Alabama
139. Trey Quinn, WR, SMU
140. Trey Flowers, S, Oklahoma State
141. Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
142. Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
143. David Bright, G, Stanford
144. Trenton Thompson, DL, Georgia
145. Dane Cruikshank, CB, Arizona
146. Korey Robertson, WR, Southern Miss
147. Jack Cichy, LB, Wisconsin
148. RJ McIntosh, DL, Miami
149. Jalyn Holmes, Edge, Ohio State
150. Parry Nickerson, CB, Tulane
151. Tre’Quan Smith, WR, Central Florida
152. Breeland Speaks, Edge, Mississippi
153. Sean Welsh, G, Iowa
154. Josh Adams, RB, Notre Dame
155. Tegray Scales, LB, Indiana
156. Toby Weathersby, OT, LSU
157. Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford
158. Foley Fatukasi, DL, Connecticut
159. Ade Aruna, Edge, Tulane
160. Cole Madison, G, Washington State
161. Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
162. Braxton Berrios, WR, Miami
163. Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State
164. Brett Toth, OT, Army
165. Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
166. Jordan Whitehead, S, Pittsburgh
167. Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
168. Mike White, QB, Western Kentucky
169. D.J. Reed, CB, Kansas State
170. Antonio Callaway, WR, Florida
171. Damon Webb, S, Ohio State
172. Dimitri Flowers, FB/TE, Oklahoma
173. Isaac Yiadom, CB, Boston College
174. Marcus Baugh, TE, Ohio State
175. Marquis Haynes, Edge, Ole Miss
176. Bo Scarbrough, RB, Alabama
177. Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB, Western Kentucky
178. Eddy Pineiro, K, Florida
179. Darius Phillips, CB, Western Michigan
180. Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
181. John Atkins, DL, Georgia
182. Andre Smith, LB, North Carolina
183. Davin Bellamy, Edge, Georgia
184. Joe Noteboom, OT, TCU
185. Riley Ferguson, QB, Memphis
186. Cedrick Wilson, WR, Boise State
187. Kendrick Norton, DL, Miami
188. Ray-Ray McCloud, WR, Clemson
189. Leon Jacobs, LB, Wisconsin
190. Joe Ostman, Edge, Central Michigan
191. Will Clapp, C, LSU
192. Deontay Burnett, WR, Southern California
193. Roc Thomas, RB, Jacksonville State
194. Luke Falk, QB, Washington State
195. Ito Smith, RB, Southern Miss
196. Justin Jones, DL, North Carolina State
197. Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond
198. JK Scott, P, Alabama
199. Shaun Dion Hamilton, LB, Alabama
200. Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech