Washington Redskins Draft Analysis

The Washington Redskins draft analysis from NFL.com's Draft Tracker.

Round 1, Pick 4: Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma (6'5", 315 lbs.)
Pick Analysis: The Redskins opt to take the ultra-athletic Trent Williams over Russell Okung. Williams, who logged starts at both tackle spots and center during his collegiate career, gives the team a nimble athlete to play left tackle in their zone-based blocking scheme. Although there were some concerns about his work ethic, his ability to cutoff blockers on the backside on running plays made him a better fit for Washington.

Round 4, Pick 5 (103): Perry Riley, Linebacker, LSU (6'1", 239 lbs.)
Pick Analysis: The Redskins pick up a stout linebacker in Perry Riley to add depth to their linebacker corps. As an instinctive player with good awareness, Riley gives Jim Haslett a versatile player to line at one of the inside linebacker spots in their new 3-4.

Round 6, Pick 5 (174): Dennis Morris, Tight End, Louisiana Tech (6'2", 265 lbs.)
Pick Analysis: Morris is a tight end that the Redskins will play at fullback. He's a blocking tight end that will be their lead blocker in the zone running scheme that Mike Shanahan implements. He figures to compete with Mike Sellers for playing time.

Round 7, Pick 12 (219): Terrance Austin, Wide Reciever, UCLA (5'11", 172 lbs.)
Pick Analysis: The Redskins made clear before the draft they were interested in acquiring some more depth at the receiver position, and Austin helped himself during the pre-draft process with an impressive pro day. Austin does not have the size typically preferred by Mike Shanahan, and is extremely thin, but he can potentially earn a roster spot if he shines as a slot receiver or returner in training camp.

Round 7, Pick 22 (229): Erik Cook, Center, New Mexico (6'6", 318 lbs.)
Pick Analysis: The Redskins grab an interior offensive linemen that has good size and is a natural knee bender. Unlikely to make an immediate impact, Cook has the ability to develop into a versatile contributor in the future for coach Mike Shanahan.

Round 7, Pick 24 (231): Selvish Capers, Offensive Tackle, West Virginia (6'4", 308 lbs.)
Pick Analysis: The Redskins came into the draft looking for help at offensive tackle, and after drafting Trent Williams fourth overall, they add Capers in the seventh round. Capers is a great value in the seventh round, and will compete for a spot at an area in which Washington is very thin -- right tackle.

The 2010 NFL Draft takes place today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It offers a chance for teams to retool their rosters with the addition of college footballs best players. The Washington Redskins have the 4th overall pick this year after a disappointing 4-12 season. With a front office overhaul and the help of new coach Mike Shanahan and new general manager Bruce Allen the 'Skins are expected to wheel and deal, with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, quarterback Jason Campbell, and linebacker Rocky McIntosh on the trading block, to add the four alloted selections they currently have.

David's Mock Draft:
1. St. Louis Rams - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
2. Detroit Lions - DT Ndamakah Suh (Nebraska)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - DT Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)
4. Washington Redskins - OT Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)
5. Kansas City Chiefs - OT Trent Williams (Oklahoma)
6. Seattle Seahawks - OT Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)
7. Cleveland Browns - S Eric Berry (Tennessee)
8. Oakland Raiders - OT Bruce Campbell (Maryland)
9. Buffalo Bills - QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
10. Jacksonville Jaguars - LB Rolando McClain (Alabama)
11. Denver Broncos - WR Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)
12. Miami Dolphins - LB Sergio Kindle (Texas)
13. San Francisco 49ers - CB Joe Haden (Florida)
14. Seattle Seahawks - RB C.J. Spiller (Clemson)
15. New York Giants - DT Dan Williams (Tennessee)
16. Tennessee Titans - LB Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech)
17. San Francisco 49ers - OG Mike Iupati (Idaho)
18. Pittsburgh Steelers - WR Demaryius Thomas (Georgia Tech)
19. Atlanta Falcons - LB Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)
20. Houston Texans - S Earl Thomas (Texas)
21. Cincinnati Bengals - TE Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma)
22. New England Patriots - DE/LB Jason Pierre-Paul (South Florida)
23. Green Bay Packers - S Taylor Mays (Southern Cal)
24. Philadelphia Eagles - CB Kyle Wilson (Boise State)
25. Baltimore Ravens - DT Jared Odrick (Penn State)
26. Arizona Cardinals - DE Brandon Graham (Michigan)
27. Dallas Cowboys - OT Anthony Davis (Rutgers)
28. San Diego Chargers - RB Ryan Matthews (Fresno State)
29. New York Jets - DE Everson Griffin (Southern Cal)
30. Minnesota Vikings - CB Devin McCourty (Rutgers)
31. Indianapolis Colts - C Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)
32. New Orleans Saints - DE Jerry Hughes (Texas Christian)

Redskins Update

Do not try to call Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen this week. After trading picks to the Eagles for star quarterback Donovan McNabb less than a fortnight ago he can't rest and wait for the NFL Draft to arrive. He's still got plenty of work to do.

Last year's starting quarterback in Washington, Jason Campbell, has signed a $3.1 tender with the 'Skins, taking him off the market as a restricted free agent but opening up the possibility (or probability) of a trade. He has stopped attending voluntary workouts with the team. Other franchises that are rumored to be interested include the Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, and Buffalo Bills.

The Redskins are also exploring opportunities to trade highly paid defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The former Titan signed a huge contract with the Redskins as an unrestricted free agent last year but has not seen eye to eye with coach Mike Shanahan and his staff. Albert has made public his disappointment with the teams decision to tranform into a 3-4 defense, as he has always played in a 4-3 scheme, and has also refused to show up for voluntary work outs with the team.

Though it is believed he would report to mandatory camps, the situation seems to have built up too much tension to be resolved soon. Shanahan is trying to change the culture of players being too empowered at Redskins Park. Haynesworth is also said to have a strained relationship with many of his teammates and removing him would endear the head coach to his new squad and spread positive chemistry throughout the locker room.

The only team likely to be a suitable trade destination would be his former team, the Tennessee Titans. However, the Redskins would probably want some return on the $21 million bonus they paid to Haynesworth last month. The Titans are not historically the kind of team to throw around money and that may be too rich for their blood, but something might be able to be worked out since Shanahan has a good relationship with Titans coach Jeff Fisher.

The NFL Draft is April 22 and the Redskins biggest needs are an offensive tackle, developmental quarterback, and nose tackle.