(updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)

[SkinsFanSince91]

Rather than postulate as to who will reach and fall, right now I will just say who I think we should take at 21st overall.

Since the combine hasn't happened yet I can't say who I ultimately would want to pick, yet here are my three choices.

1) Dominique Rodgers_Cromartie - Possibly A better version than San Diego's Antonio Cromartie, who is DRC's cousin. He has similar atributes as well, but I rate him higher because DRC enters the draft without an extensive injury history unlike AC when he entered.

We are the shakiest at the CB position. Rogers won't be ready for the season, Shawn Springs is getting up there in age(still he is our best CB), Smoot is cool, the reserves are serviceable, and the NFC East WR's will only get meaner after the draft and free agency. Furthermore, coverage is at a premium now that the NFL has evolved into more of a passing league (largely due to the enforcing of the illegal contact rule.

Next year if/when we trade/cut Springs, we will hopefully have a healthier Rodgers, fresh Smoot, and an up and coming DRC.

2) Calais Campbell - His 6'8 280lb frame is an intimidating thing to see. He can come right is and stop the run and rush the passer. He could even be used as a DT in 3rd down passing sub-packages with Chris Wilson, Marcus Washington, or another DE acquisition via the draft or free agency.


3) Quentin Groves - Pass rush specialist from the SEC where he flat out dominated opposing tackles with his speed and quickness. He would definitely be a great force off the edge for us, and as a bonus he can play OLB for us is Rocky develop a nagging knee problem.

We should solidify the defense in the first round. Wide outs are tempting, but hardly yield great results in the first round. Plus, this year's WR class is deep, and we can find talent in later rounds.