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2020 NFL Mock Draft, Week 6: Chase Young takes top spot

By Phil Poling

COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 31: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops James Charles #28 of the Florida Atlantic Owls for a loss in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 31: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops James Charles #28 of the Florida Atlantic Owls for a loss in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 08: D’Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 08: D’Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. Offensive Line. 58. Scouting Report. Georgia Bulldogs. Andrew Thomas. 2. player

The Washington Redskins are another team with holes-a-plenty to fill, but it’s possible quarterback isn’t one of them. They added Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins in the middle of the 2019 NFL Draft, and although he’s yet to start, it’s time to think about protecting that asset. Selecting Georgia lineman Andrew Thomas would do just that.

The 6-foot-5 junior has been a staple at tackle for the Bulldogs, starting all 15 games on the right as a freshman and 13 more at left as a sophomore. He’s been named to various All-American teams over the course of his career, including the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and Walter Camp.

Washington would be smart to add weapons that Haskins can get the ball to, but if he doesn’t have time to throw, it won’t matter who’s on the receiving end. Thomas will help keep Haskins upright, but he’ll also be able to clear holes in the running game for former LSU running back and 2018 second-round pick Derrius Guice.

This is the farthest thing from a sexy pick for Washington fans, but they’ll appreciate Thomas down the road when their quarterback is healthy and playing for a long time.

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