Akhhorus and CNYSkinFan Debate Series: 3rd Round draft prospects

Since the Redskins currently have no 2nd Round draft pick Akhhorus and CNYSkinFan discuss possible prospects who may be available when the Redskins pick in the third round (#12/76th overall)

Ronald Bartell, Cb Howard

Akh on Bartell: A very interesting, but raw prospect. He might be a very good choice for the skins in the 3rd round(if he lasts that long). Considering the skins have Walt Harris; he wont be asked to be the starter, just the nickel back. I like his size and speed; but my only question is his rawness. He didnt play big time CFB, and how would he do against top competition. However, I think he would be a good choice.

CNYSkinFan on Bartell: This guy has a boat load of physical talent. He runs well, plays physical and plants and breaks on the ball. The problem is that he comes from a smaller school and his talent is raw. He did not do well against top flight competition at the Senior Bowl. However all the physical tools are there. This could be a good prospect to see time at the Dime back and learn under GW for a year.

Kevin Everett TE Miami

Akh on Everett: Big, Fast, good hands. But some questions with injuries and chracter issues. As a pure prospect, great value for the 3rd round. The question is keeping him on the field and focused. He also only played one year as the starter, so his rawness is evident.

CNYSkinFan on Everett: This writers view on our TE play is well known to the members of hR. If we do not get Heath Miller in the first round Everett may be the only choice when we pick in the third. Everett is big and fast and has the tools to block well. However he has been known to have attitude problems and his hands are not the greatest in the world. He could be our starting TE on opening day or just as likely ride the pine as a third stringer. One year as a starter does not give us a lot of information about him but he did fill in well enough to make the Canes forget about KW II.

Lofa Tatupa LB USC

Akh on Tatupu: Big time player for a big time program. A leader who does everything right on and off the field. However, he is small and not super fast. He might be someone GW can mold into a good player, but he might have to make his mark on Special teams first.

CNYSkinFan on Tatupu: A tweener back. He is really more of a weakside linebacker then a middle linebacker, however his coverage skills are sub-par. In the Williams D all three linebackers are asked to perform coverage. I am not sure where he fits in on our team. He could sit for a year on the bench and learn the weakside behind Lavar or the Middle behind Lemar and/or Barrow.

JR Russell WR Louisville

Akh on Russel: Big, strong, good hands, good leaping ability, productive in a pro style system. Not as fast as you’d like. He’s a prototypical Y Wideout in the NFL. Good value here, I cant find major problems with him outside his speed and quickness. But with Moss on one side, he has to be the Y, not the X.

CNYSkinFan on Russell: If the Redskins want to upgrade the WR corp and can not in the first round then Russell may be the last chance to do so in the third. He is a big bodied possession receiver and could pair well with our speedy small receivers. In the past he has had work ethic issues but seems to have resolved it.

Recomendations

Akh on Recommendation: Assuming Carlos Rodgers or another CB is taken by the Skins in the first round–the best choice would be to draft JR Russell or Kevin Everett. Either one will contribute immediately to the offense and both have “draft steal” written all over them.

CNYSKinFan Recommendation: It all depends on what the Redskins do in the first round of the draft. If they go with Heath Miller and cannot pick up another corner as part of a trade down then the Redskins should take Bartell and let him learn for a year under GW. IF TE is not addressed in the first round Everett should be looked at.