2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update
By Jon Dove
Washington Redskins
1st Round, No. 17 overall- Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
2nd Round, No. 49 overall- Vita Vea, NT, Washington
3rd Round, No. 81 overall- Matthew Dayes, RB, NC State
Josh Norman has had an excellent first season with the Washington Redskins, but the rest of the secondary has been a disappointment. Breshaud Breeland has really struggled and has been often exposed.
Quincy Wilson would represent an immediate upgrade and someone with the potential to develop into a No. 1 cornerback. Wilson features excellent size and length for the position. He uses that size and his athleticism to lockdown his target.
The Redskins need some beef along the defensive line in order to improve their run defense. Vita Vea is a load to move off the line of scrimmage. He can occupy blockers, take on double teams and also push the pocket.
Vea brings some added value thanks to his athleticism and ability to make plays away from his frame. He’s someone who not only eats up space, but also makes tackles at the line of scrimmage.
Matt Jones and Rob Kelley are solid rotational running backs but lack upside. Matthew Dayes is someone who would bring solid production and the potential to develop into an every-down back. Dayes is one of the more underrated prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft.