79th Pick: Leonard Hankerson - WR - Miami

[Dirtbag59]

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]

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

[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,

[CultBrennan59]

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]

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]

^ 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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[vallin21]

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]

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]

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by NM Redskin

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

[Longtimefan]

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.