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Here is the list of potential picks for Washington:
Round 1 (21st overall)
With the need to strengthen Washington’s defense, Ragland might be a limited player in coverage. Those limitations can be masked if he isn’t asked to match up in man coverage, and his ability in the run game will be huge.
Another Defender whose positional value fills a major need for Washington. Last season both Dashon Goldson and Trenton Robinson finished the year as the two worst-graded safeties, the year before that Ryan Clark ended as the worst-graded safety. If Joseph can come in on Day 1 and with average play, the upgrade at safety will take a big jump.
Shilique Calhoun, ED, Michigan State
Edge rushers might not seem like a need in Washington, what with Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith and Junior Galette all on the roster. However, Galette is only under contract for this season and as the Broncos showed last season, having four pass rushers is a benefit to the team.
Round 2 (53th overall)
With Bashaud Breeland as the only starter who posted a positive grade, Washington needs as many quality players in the secondary as they can find. Reed is a corner who might get overlooked since he went to Southern Miss, however, he showed all the physical tools needed to play in the NFL and graded out as the third-highest graded CB in coverage last season.
Joe Thuney, OT/OG, North Carolina
Thuney is a player who is projected to move inside to either guard or center at the next level. If he is able to move over to center this would solidify a line that had four starters grade in the positive, with the only weakness at center.
Jones is another corner to look at in the second round. While Jones did not grade as well as Reed, it should be acknowledged that he played in the SEC. He is a little smaller than some teams like, however he did test very well, and he'd fit well and has the ability to help in the run game, where he was the highest-graded CB against the run last season.
Round 3 (84th overall)
Steven Daniels, LB, Boston College
If Washington is unable to get Ragland in the first round, and perhaps maybe even if they do, Daniels would be an excellent fit as a two-down run-thumping linebacker. While the limitations in the passing game are large, at this point of the draft getting the best LB against the run is a big opportunity.
With DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon both entering the last year of their deals, Washington needs to start planning for the future. Boyd is a capable No. 2 WR who might not have the upside of some other receivers in this draft, but he is a diverse and smart route runner.
If Washington is unable to fill their need at center in the first or second round, Jack Allen might be the best fit. Allen is a very consistent player who has only had six negative graded games in the last two seasons.
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