Redskins Mock Draft: 2014 (2nd Edition)
Pick #98) Fourth Round
Cornerback: Keith McGill (Utah) 6-3, 211 pounds
Scout Notes: Tall, well-proportioned athlete with intriguing fluidity, and straight-line speed. Frequently asked to play press in Utah’s scheme and displays the balance, agility, and acceleration to perform well in this role at the next level. Alert defender who plays the ball well, using his height, leaping ability and long arms to bat away passes. Baits quarterbacks into throwing underneath routes and shows an explosive downhill burst to close. Generally effective open-field tackler with the long arms to wrap securely.
Signed with Utah as a JUCO All-American free safety at Cerritos College and logged five starts in this role for the Utes in 2011. Has the length, instincts, and athleticism to project nicely in the NFL. Served as the gunner on kick coverage and handled outside duties on punt returns.
Our pick at #98 in the Redskins Mock Draft 1st Edition was wide receiver Donte Moncrief from Mississippi. Moncrief is still a great option for the Redskins and deserves mention here in the 2nd edition and could be a possibility if they pass on Kelvin Benjamin or Lee in the second round.
Other Options at Pick #98
—Safety: Craig Loston (LSU) 5-11, 217 pounds
Scout Notes: Loston is in many ways a similar prospect as 2013 first-round draft pick and former LSU safety, Eric Reid. While perhaps not quite as athletic as Reid, Loston possesses a similar well-built frame, good instincts for the position and is a fearless hitter. Loston attacks downhill, showing rare acceleration and explosion as an open-field hitter.
—Inside Linebacker: Yawin Smallwood (Connecticut) 6-2, 246 pounds
Scout Notes: Possesses a lanky frame more typical of an outside linebacker… Boasts long arms and impressive fluidity, allowing him to be just as effective in coverage as in supporting the run and attacking the passer. Good balance, agility, and speed for the position. Uses his length and strength well to disengage from blocks and latch on to the shifty ball-carriers, showing the balance to adjust in space. Displays the toughness and energy to finish tackles, exploding into ball-carriers. One of Smallwood’s most impressive characteristics is his ability to rush the quarterback. He “only” registered four in 2013 but his awareness and acceleration routinely resulted in big plays for teammates, and he could be just scratching the surface of his potential in this area.
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