Washington Redskins: 2016 NFL Draft Rankings

1. Paxton Lynch, Memphis – solid arm, good at improvising 
2. Jared Goff, Cal – once he gets better with anticipation and touch, arm strength won’t matter. 
3. Carson Wentz, NDSU – unwilling to push the ball downfield at times. But overall has starter traits. 
4. Cardale Jones, OSU – needs a vertical system. Better than his 2015 film will suggest.
5. Dak Prescott, MSU – looks like Russell Wilson on the field. Not sure if he’s quite the same player.

1. Ezekiel Elliot, OSU – throwback style. Not too many weaknesses in his game.
2. Alex Collins, Arkansas – don’t box him in as a power back. He will make you miss. Nimble feet.
3. Derrick Henry, Alabama – more explosive than people give him credit as being. May be better than Eddie Lacy.
4. Jonathan Williams, Arkansas – reminds me of Tiki Barber. If he stays healthy, he could be the surprise back of this draft. 
5. Jordan Howard, Indiana – underrated player. He’ll go higher than many are projecting him to go. 

1. Michael Thomas, OSU – great feet and the best has yet to come. Flashes some Michael Irvin in his game.
2. Corey Coleman, Baylor – great feet. Plays the big game in a small body. 
3. Laquan Treadwell, Ole Miss – only 20 years old. He has upside. Feet were quicker pre-injury in 2014, but he isn’t fast. Has to use his feet better. 
4. Tyler Boyd, Pitt – may be the most polished WR in the draft, but his potential may not be as dynamic as the others above him.
5. Rashard Higgins, Colorado State – he’s neck and neck with Boyd for me. It’ll be interesting to see his measurements vs Boyd’s at the combine. That will be important for him.

1. Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss – Long athlete who plays with smarts and physicality.
2. Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame – Very athletic. Has to work on his fundamentals. 
3. Jack Conklin, Michigan State – Big guy who anchors well. Good strength.
4. Taylor Decker, Ohio State – Pad level has to get lower, but he’s a big guy who can drive you out the stadium. 
5. Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M – May be a better guard. But he’s a well built and an aggressive player. 

1. Landon Turner, North Carolina- The Laken Tomlinson of this draft. Smart and competes hard.
2. Cody Whitehair, Kansas State – Gritty player with a good punch.
3. Sebastian Tretola, Arkansas – Powerful player who does a good job at pulling. More agile than you may think.
4. Vadal Alexander, LSU – He’s a bully at times. May need to lose a few more lbs but he’s a powerful blocker who should have early success.
5. Joshua Garnett, Stanford – Needs to do a better job in the run game. But he’s a guy with upside.

1. Ryan Kelly, Alabama – Consistent in his ways. He’s a smart, aggressive player.
2. Evan Boehm, Mizzou – Touted as a strong leader of men. He’s big, powerful and can move. 
3. Nick Martin, Notre Dame – Not as great a prospect as his brother, Zach. But he shares some similar traits. 
4. Jack Allen, Michigan State – Has pretty good feet. Not the most athletic. He’ll have to beat you with technique.
5. Max Tuerk, USC – Quick and agile guy. Needs to get a little bigger. Also his medical will be important.

1. Hunter Henry, Arkansas  - Tall athlete who plays above the rim. 
2. Nick Vannett, Ohio State – Solid hands, just wasn’t utilized enough. Good blocker.
3. Bryce Williams, East Carolina – Tall with a large catching radius. 
4. Austin Hooper, Standford – new age, hybrid TE who you can move around to different spots. 
5. Tyler Higbee, Western Kentucky - Former WR and plays like one. He’s also a guy you can move around an offense. Not a bad blocker at all.

1. (1a.) Andrew Billings, Baylor - Very young athlete with high upside. Could mature into a legit pass rushing DT.
2. (1b) DeForest Buckner, Oregon - Better inside than on the edge. Explosive off the ball and good moving in a straight line upfield.
3. (2.) Chris Jones, Miss. State - Young, long, big and has great upside. I call him baby Fletcher Cox because he flashes those traits.
4. (3.) Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss - He could easily be number one if his film was even more dominant and more consistent. He has traits of the next great defensive linemen in the league. But he has to put it all together. Maybe the biggest boom or bust in this draft. 
5. (4.) Vernon Butler, Louisiana Tech - Big, explosive player with good power. Flashes some Muhammad Wilkerson traits. 
6. (5a.) A’shawn Robinson, Alabama - Maybe the best run stopping DT in the draft. He two gapped at Alabama, but he could be a one gapper — although he won’t provide consistent pass rush.
7. (5b.) Sheldon Rankins, Louisville - Sometime his size hurts him on film — can get bear hugged. But he’s explosive and could affect the pass game in the NFL.

1. Joey Bosa, Ohio State - One of the best overall players in this draft. Explosive, good hands and smart.
2. Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky - Character will be in question, but he’s one of the more explosive players in the draft.
3. Shaq Lawson, Clemson - Flashes outstanding play. Has to prove he can be consistent. 
4. Leonard Floyd, Georgia - Jack of all trades but is a bit of a tweener. Long and lanky — maybe he’s an OLB, but he also shows traits of being a ILB. Could be used like Clay Matthews.
5. Jonathan Bullard, Florida - He’s an interior linemen who I think could play the edge if he’s asked to. Bit of a tweener, but is a complete bull. Needs to learn to lower his pads. Explosive off the snap, but if he doesn’t win off-the-ball, he gets washed out of plays.

1. Myles Jack, UCLA - Explosive linebacker who doesn’t only use pure athleticism, but smarts to play the position. 
2. Reggie Ragland, Alabama - don’t expect him to be good in coverage, he’s just average at it. But he’s an enforcer upfield. A true tone setter.
3. Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame - Besides the injury, the more I watch of Smith, the more questions I have. Kind of reminds me of the issues Washington had with Keenan Robinson last year. Smith isn’t a guy who is going to shed blocks — he prefers to run around them. He’s probably more of a OLB.  
4. Darron Lee, Ohio State - May be a poor-man’s Navorro Bowman. Super athletic and is physical. 
5. (5a.) Jatavis Brown, Akron - Has first round film, second round size and third round level of competition. But this guy will be a great linebacker in the NFL. He’s extremely athletic and has a very good feel for the game. You can tell he’s smart.
6. (5b.) Deion Jones, LSU - Another athletic LB. This is the new trend in the NFL. He fits that, although he’s a bit raw. 

1. Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida - Great technique, small but plays big. A potential shutdown CB. 
2. Kendall Fuller, V Tech - Long athlete who is a potential shutdown corner. He just needs to learn how to turn his head down-the-field.
3. Xavien Howard, Baylor - Put him in a press scheme and he will shut down receivers. If not, put him at safety and he’ll be great. Underrated player.
4. William Jackson III, Houston - Has good size and length. He’s also scheme versatile. 
5. (5a.) Mackensie Alexander, Clemson - More of a zone corner. If you open his stance, you will beat him — heavy feet. But with work on his feet and safety help, he’ll be a solid corner.
6. (5b.) Eli Apple, Ohio State – He’s a grabby player, but has good size and is physical. Needs to work on his feet. 

1. Jalen Ramsey, FSU - Ramsey can play CB for sure, but I’d much rather see him play Safety. Rare instincts and movement skills. 
2. Karl Joseph, WVU - He’s an enforcer and a pure playmaker in the secondary. He’s proven that he can cover. 
3. Vonn Bell, Ohio State - Jack of all trades, kind of like Thompson below. I give Bell the edge because he played at Ohio State.
4. Darian Thompson, Boise State - Another Jack of all trades guy. Just a superbly well rounded player who won’t make many mental mistakes.
5. Jeremy Cash, Duke - Another enforcer who can be an impact player. Has some Kam Chancellor in his game. Keep him upfield. Not bad in man coverage. 

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