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Washington Redskins 2015 NFL Draft Grades


Posted By: Chris Ransom on 5/15/2015



Washington Redskins 2015 NFL Draft Grades


Chris Ransom grades the Washington Redskins 2015 NFL Draft. Does Washington have a bright future after drafting Brandon Scherff with the fifth pick in the 2015 NFL Draft?


5. Brandon Scherff, RT, Iowa A Grade


The Brandon Scherff pick was without a doubt the Redskins best pick of the entire draft. Worst case scenario, you got a Pro Bowl left guard. Best case scenario, you got a new left tackle if Trent Williams gets injured, retires, or goes to a new team.


Remember back in the day on Madden 06 and Madden 07 when offensive tackles Chris Samuels and Jon Jansen both had overall ratings above 90 on the teams coached by Joe Gibbs before both players eroded at offensive tackle prior to Gibbs dismissal? That's the exact dynamic the Redskins now have with Trent Williams and Brandon Scherff at offensive tackle.


Both guys can pass block, run block, or zone block. Some might question Scherff's ability as an offensive tackle projecting him as a guard. Williams had to deal with similar adversity with scouts saying that Williams only had one year of experience as a starting left tackle at Oklahoma.


I'm a little surprised that the Redskins went in this direction. Still this is an excellent pick by Washington.


38. Preston Smith, 3-4 RE, Mississippi State C+ Grade


Preston Smith would be best served in the 5-technique behind Jason Hatcher. The Redskins might move him to an outside linebacker role in the 3-4 as well. If the Redskins kept Smith in the 5-technique this would be a B grade since Smith is to big to adjust to the 3-4 at 270 lbs.


95. Matt Jones, RB, Florida F Grade


Matt Jones is not a 1,000 yard rusher. There were better running backs available. I don't understand this pick. Part of me wants to give the Redskins a Dan Snyder deceived by President Obama grade in Chicago because the President is a Bears fan and the NFL Draft was in Chicago. That's too long of a grade so I'll stick with the F grade like a professional before failing like the fear mongering Tea Party. Still terrible pick by the Redskins regardless of your political preference when it comes to Republicans and Democrats.


105. Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke C Grade


Jamison Crowder provides some solid value in the fourth round. Worst case scenario you get a starter on special teams. Best case scenario you finally get a guy that can start as a slot receiver across from DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon.


Crowder lacks size. The guy has great hands, outstanding speed, crisp route running, underrated blocking, and can stretch a defense running a cover 2 with his burst off the snap. When you put his size aside, that sounds like every other qualification that you look for in a wide receiver.


112. Arie Kouandjio, LG, Alabama B Grade


Arie Kouandjio has the versatility to play either guard spot in the NFL. At the Senior Bowl and at Alabama's Pro Day he showed NFL Scouts that he's a backup left guard and that he can start at right guard. Washington's offensive line is so weak that they will start him at left guard with Scherff playing right tackle.


You might as well give Kouandjio a shot at left guard. If things don't work out you can move him to right guard.


141. Martell Spaight, 3-4 MLB, Arkansas B Grade


Washington reached in terms of value. This is a weak middle linebacker class, and Spright looks like he has the range and body language to adjust to a 3-4 after playing in a 4-3 at Arkansas.


The Redskins needed a middle linebacker. You cannot really fault them for this pick.


181. Kyshoen Jarrett, SS, Virginia Tech D Grade


Cody Prewitt out of Ole Miss was there and you pass on him for Kyshoen freaking Jarrett. The only reason this isn't an F grade is because strong safety is a major position of need for the Washington Redskins.


182. Tevin Mitchel, CB, Arkansas D Grade


Tevin Mitchel can play man, zone, or press coverage well at times. He struggles as a run stuffer and misses tackles despite having the potential to swat passes against wide receivers. I think this guy is a nickel corner at best.


187. Evan Spencer, WR, Ohio State D Grade


Evan Spencer is clearly a depth player. Washington wanted to draft multiple receivers in case Crowder does so well at special teams that being a return man becomes a permanent role for Crowder. I cannot think of any other reason why Washington took Spencer at this pick.


222. Austin Reiter, C, South Florida C Grade


Washington needed a center. There were betters snappers available, but you really cannot fault this pick too much. Reiter will sit behind Will Montgomery as a backup center which is where Austin Reiter needs to start.


Washington Redskins Team Grade: C Grade


Washington hit the jackpot with Brandon Scherff. When you hit the nail in the coffin with a top 5 pick like that you save face even when you have bad picks in Rounds 2-7. That's the only reason why the Redskins got a C grade instead of a D grade.


Robert Griffin III finally has two Pro Bowl caliber offensive tackles. You have a manageable schedule and a strong quarterback class in 2016 if you don't step up. Players like California quarterback Jared Goff, Ohio State's Cardale Jones, Christian Hackenberg out of Penn State, Connor Cook of Michigan State, Gunner Kiehl of Cincinnati, and Cody Kessler out of USC are all capable of going in the first round depending on who declares.


Robert Griffin III has to make the playoffs. Washington gave him a fifth year option, and if Griffin wants to stay in Washington it's critical for Griffin to step up now more than ever.

















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