Five to watch on offense WR Joe Adams
Adams would give the Redskins a boost as a slot receiver, and he also could return punts. He’s considered an explosive player who makes defenders miss. But his hands are a major question mark, sort of a bad thing for a receiver. But after the fourth round? He’s considered good value.
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WR Ryan Broyles
Broyles, coming off a torn ACL, is considered by some scouts a second-round talent who will fall to the third or fourth round. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.57 seconds recently, which is amazing given his situation, but his ability to cut will take time. Long term he could be an excellent pick.
RB Robert Turbin
Turbin is considered a patient runner who does plant and cut well — some scouts say he’s a better version of Evan Royster. Turbin, who visited the Redskins recently, has had issues with his knee (2010) and foot (2007). If Chris Polk or Isaiah Pead are available in the third, they’d be worth strongly considering.
OT Donald Stephenson
Dan Shonka — an ex-scout and the general manager of Ourlads.com — said they rated Stephenson as the most athletic tackle at the scouting combine. But Stephenson is raw and would need time. Mitchell Schwartz is another option, but he’s not nearly as athletic. One scout said Zebrie Sanders was horrific at the Senior Bowl.
OG Joe Looney
His athleticism makes him a good fit in the Redskins’ zone-blocking scheme. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.03 seconds, an excellent time for an interior linemen. Looney also could play center. He’ll be available in the middle rounds. Erik Cook has not developed well enough; Looney would challenge him.
Five to watch on defense
CB Trumaine Johnson
There’s a good chance he’ll be long gone when the Redskins pick in the third round. But if not, he merits strong consideration as he can also play safety. His long arms help in coverage, but there are questions about his work ethic. Another corner worth taking if he falls is Vanderbilt’s Casey Hayward.
S Antonio Allen
He’s likely best suited to play strong safety, and the Redskins need someone with speed (George Iloka perhaps). But the Redskins definitely need someone with Allen’s skills to cover tight ends. Safety Kelcie McCray has visited with the Redskins and has speed, but is raw. He would need to be developed but has the skills.
LB Bobby Wagner
He’s one of the few options at inside linebacker if the Redskins want depth behind London Fletcher and Perry Riley. Wagner is a physical, aggressive player. Another option could be James-Michael Johnson, though many consider him a better fit in a 4-3 and question his coverage skills, a must as a 3-4 inside linebacker.
CB Keith Tandy
He, too, could be a nickel corner because of his quickness or help at safety. Another to keep an eye on is Arizona State’s Omar Bolden, who is highly talented but also has had two ACL injuries. If healthy, he’s a high pick, so there’s value on him late. He has visited Redskins Park.
NT Hebron Fangupo
With Chris Neild as Barry Cofield’s backup, the Redskins are OK. But Fangupo offers good value in the later rounds and would challenge Neild. Scouts love Fangupo’s toughness and strength — as they did with Neild — but he’s only a shade over 6-feet tall, which is why he’ll last until at least the fifth round.
– John Keim
