NFL Draft 2019: 7-Round Mock Draft projections for every team

There’s a large contingent of folks who still believe the Redskins are going to use their first round pick on a quarterback this year. It’s certainly possible, but I would be surprised after the Case Keenum trade if they took a quarterback in the first round at this point.

All signs are pointing toward Washington trying to contend for the NFC East title in 2019, and to do so they have several holes on the roster they still need to plug in order to get into the postseason. A rookie quarterback is unlikely to contribute next season, with the reins almost certainly being handed to Keenum.

Washington has spent big, inking free agent safety Landon Collins to a big contract. While Collins is an excellent player, the money they spent on him handicapped them from upgrades at other areas. They need a big-time wide receiver to pair with Keenum (and a potential rookie quarterback taken on day two).

The need for a receiver got even more pressing with Jamison Crowder’s decision to leave D.C. in free agency to join the Jets.

D.K. Metcalf turned a lot of heads at the NFL combine and is the consensus top receiver in the draft. There are some red flags, but if Metcalf develops in other areas to match his otherworldly athleticism, then he could end up being a Top-10 receiver in the league.