Mock drafts in January mean nothing. Mock drafts in February mean nothing. However, they’re still fun, as draft analysts assess a team’s biggest need and slot some of the draft’s top prospects to the team based on their needs.
Now, free agency comes before the draft, so many teams’ needs are filled in March, an entire month ahead of the NFL draft. But, for the most part, there are some needs you can’t fill in free agency.
If you need a quarterback in January, you’re going to need one in April unless you pull off a trade like the Rams last January, landing Matthew Stafford.
Washington needs a quarterback. And the answer isn’t in free agency. Washington either needs to swing big in a trade for a veteran or prepare to select one of the draft’s top passers in April.
Former NFL player, draft analyst and co-host of the “Move the Sticks” podcast with Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks released his first mock draft Tuesday.
Yes, he picked a quarterback for Washington.
At No. 11 overall, Brooks pegged Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral to Washington.
It’s time for Ron Rivera to get his franchise quarterback. The Ole Miss standout is a prolific playmaker with some dual-threat capabilities.
Corral checks off some of the important boxes for Washington coach Ron Rivera. Corral is mobile and has a live, accurate arm. There are concerns if his body will hold up at the next level, but Corral is a player who continued to improve in college, playing against the best competition in the country.
Brooks only had two quarterbacks go in the first round. Kenny Pickett went No. 9 to the Broncos.
