All right, after months of useless preperation I have compiled my final Mock Draft.
1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson - The Redskins entourage was in full force for Merling's on campus workout, a site that was all to familiar to former 1st round pick Jason Campbell. Merling has everything the team is looking for in a D-lineman and would be an excellent compliment to Andre Carter.
Phillip Merling Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
DL Phillip Merling College Highlights from Clemson - Mar. 6, 2008
2nd - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State - The Redskins have shown a lot of interest in Nelson lately and with the 49ers being the only real threat to take Nelson in the 2nd, look for the team to end the madness among Redskin fans and make everyone forget that Anthony Mix ever existed. Don't be surprised if the team takes their 2nd and 3rd round picks to move up into the second in an attempt to draft Jordy. Of course now that I think about it the Eagles could be a threat to take Jordy as well. I would expect the team to trade up to the Jets spot in the second round.
Jordy Nelson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
YouTube - Inside K-State Sports - Jordy Nelson Highlight Video
3rd - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - The Redskins get Derrick Dockery 2.0. Except this time he's more athletic. Unfortunately he comes with injury concerns but he's quick enough to pull and get out into the open field on screens. He can also play LT if duty calls. Of course this pick could just as easily be Roy Schuening or Jeramy Zutah should either of them fall. If the team tries to trade up in an effort to ensure that they get Jordy Nelson then look for Hills to be selected with the teams comp pick.
Tony Hills Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
OL Tony Hills College Highlights from Texas - Mar. 10, 2008
3rd Comp - Owen Schmitt - FB - West Virginia - Man crushes run amuck and though I admit this pick is a reach I still believe the team will view Schmitt as the best player available. At the very least we'll get a special teams demon and at the best we'll get a guy who could easily become the best FB in the league.
Owen Schmitt Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
YouTube - Tribute to Owen Schmitt
5th - Zach Bowman - CB - The Redskins go for another talented player with injury concerns. Bowman has the size and speed teams look for in a CB and at one point scouts considered him a possible first round pick, but injuries put an end to Bowman's 1st round aspirations. Regardless he seems to have retained his speed, clocking in at 4.38 during the combine.
Zack Bowman Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
6th - Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego State - The Redskins get a talented developmental prospect with a good arm and the type of mobility that scouts look for in a west coast QB.
Kevin O'Connell Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
YouTube - Kevin O'Connell - Hula Bowl 08
7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - The Redskins add depth at OLB with Bowen. Bowen was one of the most productive college LB's the last two years. However if Corey Lynch somehow falls this far then look for the team to turn in their card ASAP.
Alvin Bowen Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
LB Alvin Bowen College Highlights from Iowa State - Mar. 28, 2008
7th Comp - Andrew Crummy - C/G - Maryland - The Redskins get a quality local prospect that can play Center.
Andrew Crummey Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect
7th Comp - Marcus Dixon - DT/DE - Hampton - The Redskins find another local product to help out along the D-line.
Marcus Dixon Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect