Draft wrap-up 2013

[Monkeydad]

I also read that Mike Shanahan said Chris Thompson would have been round 1-2 talent if not for the injury, despite his size.



Monday mailbag: Rookie standouts, running back challenges and Tanard Jackson

Do you think that Roy Helu Jr. or Evan Royster are more threatened by the new running back picks? Thompson looks like a serious threat to be a third-down back, but he is coming off of two season-ending injuries. And Jamison looks like more of an early-down back, with good quickness and strength but not elite speed.
I think Thompson (the fifth-round pick out of Florida State) is more of a threat to Helu. The Redskins could’ve used Helu’s speed and pass-catching abilities last season, but he spent the majority of the year on injured reserve. He has yet to prove that he can stay healthy. Thompson possesses great speed, elusiveness and receiving skills, and also did well in pass protection at Florida State. He too is coming off injury (torn anterior cruciate ligament last season), but Mike Shanahan said doctors are confident Thompson will be fully recovered by the start of training camp. The Redskins feel like they got a steal in Thompson. Shanahan believes he would have been a first- or second-round pick had it not been for his injury.