79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami

Dirtbag59 · 04-30-2011, 12:05 AM

15(79) Washington (from Miami) - Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami (FL)

What he brings: Hankerson stood out at the Senior Bowl and has good size and hands. He has excellent top-end speed to stretch the field, and although he's not the most explosive short-to-intermediate route-runner, he is fluid for his size and can use his frame to shield the ball.

How he fits: It is amazing that the Redskins could get through the 2010 season with what they had at the WR position. Their only go-to guy is Santana Moss out of the slot, but he is small and might leave in free agency, and after that the cupboard is really thin. This unit might need two receivers and much-needed size. Hankerson will give them a great work ethic and a big target, and while he might not have elite speed, he certainly is an upgrade.

musicmaster45 · 04-30-2011, 12:07 AM

Hope Kelly can finally get his game together and our recievers will be a pimpin core

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 04-30-2011, 12:31 AM

I don't know about that, but they may be better than last year. I am hoping Shanny finds a real diamond in the rough in this draft. Someone like a Brandon Marshall or some of his other great late picks.

I have no faith in Marcus Kelly, and if we are currently sitting here with Athony Armstrong and this rookie as our starters we may have something to worry about,

CultBrennan59 · 04-30-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I don't know about that, but they may be better than last year. I am hoping Shanny finds a real diamond in the rough in this draft. Someone like a Brandon Marshall or some of his other great late picks.

I have no faith in Marcus Kelly, and if we are currently sitting here with Athony Armstrong and this rookie as our starters we may have something to worry about,

..Or his name lol.

Kelly's gone now cause of us drafting LH. Hankerson btw is one of the steals of the draft, IMO. He can make some nice catches.

IrMitchell · 04-30-2011, 12:36 AM

This is the one pick that I cant even try to justify why so many teams passed him up. Did they not watch this guy just downright dominate for the U this year? He was money during the Senior Bowl.. I mean this guy has it all.

Hankerson dropped the football a lot last year, but hey so did Julio Jones.

CultBrennan59 · 04-30-2011, 12:42 AM

^ exactly with the Julio comparison. The difference is we didn't give up half our draft for almost an identical player.

Grades: 2011 NFL Draft Round 3 - NFL - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

and Prisco loves our pick of LH btw.

Terpfan76 · 04-30-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I don't know about that, but they may be better than last year. I am hoping Shanny finds a real diamond in the rough in this draft. Someone like a Brandon Marshall or some of his other great late picks.

I have no faith in Marcus Kelly, and if we are currently sitting here with Athony Armstrong and this rookie as our starters we may have something to worry about,

Leonard Hankerson is already our second best receiver if Moss stays and our best if he leaves. I think Hankerson could be an absolute monster if we can protect Rexy. Think about it, what receivers has Rexy ever had as a starter? I'm not for a moment suggesting that Rexy is the answer to our qb needs, but I think he'll be ok for a year, maybe two as we develop our future starter.

Dirtbag59 · 04-30-2011, 01:17 AM

He wears 85 and makes crazy one handed catches. This can't end well for us...though it will certainly end well for his third or fourth team

SirClintonPortis · 04-30-2011, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

He wears 85 and makes crazy one handed catches. This can't end well for us...though it will certainly end well for his third or fourth team

That Henry Ellard dude wore #85. He was good.

skinsfaninok · 04-30-2011, 06:07 AM

I think this is the best pick of the whole 2-3 rounds for Any team.. This kid will start day 1

vallin21 · 04-30-2011, 06:52 AM

Huge Steal; Great value; Many scouts thought he was a sure 2nd pick, some even the 3rd best WR behind Jones. I compare him to Reggie Wayne Leonard Hankerson, Miami (Fla.), NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com Round 3, Pick 15: Washington Redskins - 2011 NFL Draft - NFL - Sporting News

Beemnseven · 04-30-2011, 07:06 AM

Really, really like this pick -- McShay mentioned that he was surprised to see him last this long; projected to go much higher.

I can't remember the last time I was this satisfied with a draft by the Redskins. Trading down, amassing more picks, filling needs. Of course, when you have so many needs, it's hard to be disappointed with the selections.

NM Redskin · 04-30-2011, 07:51 AM

Beemnseven · 04-30-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Not a 'showboater' either. Scores a TD, acts like it's no big deal. I like it.

Longtimefan · 04-30-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Really, really like this pick -- McShay mentioned that he was surprised to see him last this long; projected to go much higher.

I can't remember the last time I was this satisfied with a draft by the Redskins. Trading down, amassing more picks, filling needs. Of course, when you have so many needs, it's hard to be disappointed with the selections.

That much is true....and it's highly doubtful the previous watch would have been custodial over this degree of preperation.

It's plain to see this guy has raw talent. His highlight reel ^ is testament.

04-30-2011, 12:05 AM	#1
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 27 Posts: 13,953	79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami 15(79) Washington (from Miami) - Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami (FL) What he brings: Hankerson stood out at the Senior Bowl and has good size and hands. He has excellent top-end speed to stretch the field, and although he's not the most explosive short-to-intermediate route-runner, he is fluid for his size and can use his frame to shield the ball. How he fits: It is amazing that the Redskins could get through the 2010 season with what they had at the WR position. Their only go-to guy is Santana Moss out of the slot, but he is small and might leave in free agency, and after that the cupboard is really thin. This unit might need two receivers and much-needed size. Hankerson will give them a great work ethic and a big target, and while he might not have elite speed, he certainly is an upgrade. __________________ Flacco is 1337 Fanclub President Last edited by Dirtbag59; 04-30-2011 at 09:14 AM.

04-30-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
musicmaster45 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 373	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami Hope Kelly can finally get his game together and our recievers will be a pimpin core __________________ Shanahann loves the colleges i do...... Purdue and Nebraska FTW!!!!

04-30-2011, 12:31 AM	#3
artmonkforhallofamein07 HST - "Hey Rube" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 3,906	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami I don't know about that, but they may be better than last year. I am hoping Shanny finds a real diamond in the rough in this draft. Someone like a Brandon Marshall or some of his other great late picks. I have no faith in Marcus Kelly, and if we are currently sitting here with Athony Armstrong and this rookie as our starters we may have something to worry about, __________________ Robert Griffin III welcome to the Washington Redskins! Year 1 - NFC EAST Champions at 10-6 Year 2 - Comeback player of the year??? 12-4??? Divisional round playoff game at home??? Superbowl??? 8-8 or worse??? We just have to wait impatiently to find out. http://site.fandangoracinginc.com/

04-30-2011, 12:36 AM	#5
IrMitchell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 629	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami This is the one pick that I cant even try to justify why so many teams passed him up. Did they not watch this guy just downright dominate for the U this year? He was money during the Senior Bowl.. I mean this guy has it all. Hankerson dropped the football a lot last year, but hey so did Julio Jones. __________________ One of Canada's two Redskins fans.

04-30-2011, 12:42 AM	#6
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,571	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami ^ exactly with the Julio comparison. The difference is we didn't give up half our draft for almost an identical player. Grades: 2011 NFL Draft Round 3 - NFL - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com and Prisco loves our pick of LH btw. __________________ When in doubt, go with the SEC

04-30-2011, 01:17 AM	#8
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 27 Posts: 13,953	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami He wears 85 and makes crazy one handed catches. This can't end well for us...though it will certainly end well for his third or fourth team __________________ Flacco is 1337 Fanclub President

04-30-2011, 06:07 AM	#10
skinsfaninok Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norman, OK Age: 26 Posts: 12,980	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami I think this is the best pick of the whole 2-3 rounds for Any team.. This kid will start day 1 __________________ Robert Griffin III "if you're good at something, never do it for free"- The Joker

04-30-2011, 06:52 AM	#11
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vienna Va Posts: 1,024	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami Huge Steal; Great value; Many scouts thought he was a sure 2nd pick, some even the 3rd best WR behind Jones. I compare him to Reggie Wayne Leonard Hankerson, Miami (Fla.), NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com Round 3, Pick 15: Washington Redskins - 2011 NFL Draft - NFL - Sporting News Last edited by vallin21; 04-30-2011 at 08:01 AM.

04-30-2011, 07:06 AM	#12
Beemnseven Fighting off The Crazies Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 39 Posts: 5,280	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami Really, really like this pick -- McShay mentioned that he was surprised to see him last this long; projected to go much higher. I can't remember the last time I was this satisfied with a draft by the Redskins. Trading down, amassing more picks, filling needs. Of course, when you have so many needs, it's hard to be disappointed with the selections.

04-30-2011, 07:51 AM	#13
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,004	Re: 79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

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