NFL Team: Washington Redskins 2008 Picks
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| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL |
| 2 | 3(34) | Devin Thomas | WR | Michigan State |
| From Raiders through Falcons | ||||
| Washington couldn't be happier about Thomas slipping, considering no one would have blinked had the Redskins selected him in the first round. Thomas isn't as good at stretching the field as his speed would suggest, and he needs to improve his route running. But he has the quickness and athletic ability to continue to improve in those areas. He's also very good creating after a catch for a player his size. Complete analysis 
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| 2 | 17(48) | Fred Davis | TE | USC |
| From Texans through Falcons | ||||
| There were concerns about Davis' ability to stretch the field before the combine, and his slow 40 time backed up what we saw on film. He isn't an overwhelming in-line blocker, either, but he does a good job getting in position and he fights to sustain his blocks. In addition, he has the athletic ability, big hands and long arms to emerge as a reliable possession receiver. Complete analysis | ||||
| 2 | 20(51) | Malcolm Kelly | WR | Oklahoma |
| It looked at one time like Kelly would be the first receiver off the board. Concerns about his speed and durability caused his stock to drop. That said, Kelly could be one of thesteals of this draft if he's able to stay healthy. He has outstanding size, very strong hands and he can make plays in traffic. Although he needs to improve his route-running, he changes directions fairly well. He'll be able to separate from man coverage once his footwork improves. Complete analysis | ||||
| 3 | 33(96) | Chad Rinehart | OG | Northern Iowa |
| Compensatory selection | ||||
| He needs to work on his technique, especially his ability to get his hands inside the defender's frame, which would allow him to control his blocks. Obviously there are concerns about the level of competition he faced at Northern Iowa. However, he has excellent size, he's quick and has the upper-body strength to jar defenders with his power. Complete analysis | ||||
| 4 | 25(124) | Justin Tryon | CB | Arizona State |
| From Titans | ||||
| Tryon plays bigger than his size would suggest, but he struggles tackling bigger ball carriers. He opens his hips well and is comfortable in press coverage, but bigger receivers can shield him from the ball. | ||||
| 6 | 2(168) | Durant Brooks | PT | Georgia Tech |
| From Rams | ||||
| He was the best punter at the college level last year, winning the Ray Guy award. This was a major need for the Redskins and they took the best punter available. | ||||
| 6 | 14(180) | Kareem Moore | S | Nicholls State |
| From Broncos through Rams | ||||
| Moore is a playmaker both in coverage and as a return man. He also has good size and the potential to develop into an in-the-box safety, but he faces a steep learning curve. | ||||
| 6 | 20(186) | Colt Brennan | QB | Hawaii |
| Brennan put up outstanding numbers at Hawaii. He's quick enough to buy time in the pocket and accurate enough to lead receivers when throwing underneath. However, there are substantial concerns about the Hawaii spread scheme inflating his numbers and he doesn't have great arm strength, either. His recent hip surgery raises concerns about Brennan's ability to stay healthy too. | ||||
| 7 | 35(242) | Rob Jackson | DE | Kansas State |
| Compensatory selection | ||||
| He's an undersized prospect who struggles to hold his own against the run, but Jackson is tall enough to add some weight to his frame. In addition, though he doesn't have great top-end speed he's quick enough to make plays. | ||||
| 7 | 42(249) | Chris Horton | S | UCLA |
| Compensatory selection | ||||
| Experienced, tough, in-the-box safety who fills hard. The biggest knock on him is that he's one dimensional because he has too many limitations in coverage. | ||||
