The Redskins only have one pick (as of now) for todays 2nd and 3rd rounds so we should know quickly who our next pick is. Here are some players I have my fingers crossed for:

Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia: My 4th rated RB (slightly above Guice) would be a great fit for our offense. He was Georgia’s bell-cow and helped take them to the National Championship. Chubb had a bad knee injury his junior year and had probably his worst game of his college career in the National Championship against Bama (led by Payne). Yet, when I put those concerns aside I see a more complete back that Guice and a guy who has great balance, strength, and vision.  Not to mention he’s quicker than he looks – 4.52 40. Chubb should be there at #44 and hopefully will start for us right away.

Harold Landry, EDGE, BC: Landry (my #2 rated DE/ Edge rusher) should have been picked in the round pick. He was a big reason in why I called the Saints “losers” in my prior blog. They could have stayed put at 25 and got Landry thus saving their 1st pick for next year. Landry is a slim, speed rusher who speed off the line of scrimmage is simply unmatched in this draft class. I do not expect the skins to the have a chance to draft him but if he’s there, you have to take this guy.

Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa: Here is another player that should have been drafted in the 1st round. Josh Jackson is my #2 rated CB and to me, there was some separation between Ward (#1), Jackson and the rest of the class. The concerns on him was scouts wondering if he was just a one year wonder (only started 14 games in college). All I know is the guy led college football in interceptions (8), and passes defended (26). He, like Landry, will most likely be picked early but if he’s there, you have to take him.

Justin Reid, S, Stanford: Getting Reid in the 2nd round may quiet everyone complaining about the skins passing on Derwin James in the 1st.  Reid stands 6’1″ and weighs 206 lbs. He may not be the hitter the James is but he is certainly just as good in coverage. Like Landry and Jackson, I’m surprised he’s still on the board and would be a steal if he fell to #44.

Dallas Goedert, TE, SDST: This may not seem like the sexy 2nd round pick but the Redskins offense needs play makers and Goedert is certainly that. He is my #2 rated TE but of the top three he may have the most upside. Dallas stands 6’5″ and weighs 256lbs. He dominated FCS play to the tune of 1293 yds and 11 tds his senior year which made him a finalist for the Walter Peyton Award (FCS Heisman).  Goedert catches everything and has a knack for making incredible one-handed grabs. I honestly think he could be the next Gronk if he beefs up a bit. My concern is his blocking (can’t seem to find those highlights) but he would be an outstanding 2nd round steal and a great insurance policy if (when) Reed gets hurt again.

James Daniels, C, Iowa: Can’t go wrong with an offensive lineman from Iowa, right? How about a guy who started every game since he was a true freshman? Daniels is 6’3″ 306 and was my #2 rated offensive lineman in this draft. Daniels would start right away and complete our offensive line at either center or left guard.

Tim Settle, DT, VT:  Now this may be crazy since we just drafted a defensive tackle in the 1st round but hear me out. He is my #3 rated DT and would give us even more depth up front.  Depth at the defensive line is so important since we rotate our defensive line almost every other play. Settle is also bigger than Payne but not nearly as athletic. Think of him as a cheap Vea. Settle, like Payne, is a run-stuffing nose tackle and probably will . He would be the first guy off the bench and a big goal-line contributor.