The Leading Authority of the NFL Draft

With the NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror we take the Washington Redskins "Off The Clock" with pick-by-pick analysis, the Bible's take and our grade.

(1-13) Brian Orakpo, DE (Texas): You could see the tension building on Orakpo’s face every time they flashed him on the big screen at Radio City. It subsided with a phone call from Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and the Skins will look to utilize the former Longhorn's speed and aggressiveness to improve their pass rush. An incredible athlete, the Texas product also has been labeled as a boom-or-bust prospect. He was a bit of a one-year wonder who produced more quarterback sacks as a senior than he did during his first three years as a Longhorn combined.

(3-80) Kevin Barnes, CB (Maryland): Barnes is an interesting pick.  There were other cornerbacks we liked better at this point in the draft, but he is a worthy third-round pick. The former Terp is very, very quick and changes directions well, but was more inconsistent as a collegian than you'd like.  Expect Barnes to be an impact player as a nickel back and in a year or two, step into the starting lineup for the ‘Skins.

(5-158) Cody Glenn, OLB (Nebraska): Agile with quality speed, Glenn is raw, short, and doesn't have a lot of experience playing linebacker—he was a running back in his first three seasons in Lincoln. The Skins were intrigued by his athleticism but a guy like this, with so much to learn, isn't going to help for a while...if at all. (Pick from Minnesota)

(6-186) Robert Henson, ILB (TCU): Another 'backer who is on the short side, Henson used his speed to excel on special teams for the Horned Frogs. He should be useful to the Redskins in the same capacity. He plays with a mean streak, but tends to be over-aggressive at times.

(7-221) Eddie Williams, FB (Idaho): An interesting pick. Williams isn't really a lead blocker despite his listed position. He's suffered through injuries but was an effective receiver and the Skins like to use guys like him out of the backfield as receivers, so this is a pretty good fit. If he learns to block, he'll be a useful player for Washington.  More likely an H-Back than a classic fullback.

(7-243) Marko Mitchell, WR (Nevada): Mitchell needs to hit the weight room, and by that, I mean he needs to be in any room where he can gain weight. He's got the size for the position (6' 4") and some speed to go along with it. He's very raw and needs to improve his route running and can't block at all...but this is the type of pick you make in the seventh round. This pick might be a commentary on what the Skins think of the pair of tall wide outs they selected last season. (Compensatory Pick)

Team Needs: DE, OT, OLB, QB, RB, K

Needs Filled: Two of six.

The Bible’s Take: So many hyped up Orakpo as a top-five pick, but we never saw it. So it came as no surprise to us that he “slipped” to the Skins at 13.  Tennessee’s Robert Ayers would have been a better fit, but at least they filled a need, something they failed to do with most of their other picks.  No offensive tackle, no depth at running back or quarterback and when they added an outside linebacker they took a developmental player with only one year of experience on the defensive side of the ball.  Maybe even more concerning was the fact they dabbled in the Mark Sanchez sweepstakes after missing out on Jay Cutler. One has to wonder where Jason Campbell’s head is at.

Grade: C-

Photo Credit: College Press Box (TCU), University of Texas Athletics