Washington Redskins’ Mock Draft and Big Board: Updated Day 2 Predictions

April 29, 2016   ·   James Dudko   ·   Jump to comments

Scot McCloughan threw something of a curveball when he selected TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson 22nd overall in the 2016 NFL draft, shunning many of the beefy defensive tackles who would instantly upgrade a soft Washington Redskins run defense.
Fortunately for the general manager, three of the front-seven warriors who were popular pre-draft mock picks for the Redskins are still available on Day 2.
So Washington's thin front line can still get the new lineman it needs or perhaps the most bruising linebacker in this class. Going in either direction would go a long way toward fixing a run defense ranked 26th in football a year ago.
But a safety who can cover is still needed, along with a running back who can move the chains and a formidable blocker along the interior.
Of course, some key talents at those positions heard their names called in the opening round. Prospects such as West Virginia safety Karl Joseph, Florida's Keanu Neal and Alabama center Ryan Kelly are...

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