(updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)

I would also like to point out if the Skins don't get CJ or Boldin then don't be surprised to see the Redskins first two picks to look like so

1st - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State
2nd - Calias Campbell - DE - Miami
3rd - Jeramy Zutah - T/G/C - Rutgers
3rd Comp - Zach Bowman

Ironically Todd McShay has both Campbell and Phillips falling to our spot in the 2nd.

I don't think we are dealing the first round pick for a wide receiver. I think we might have a shot to trade down. Maybe after the draft, we trade future picks for a wideout, but not this year.

I think the latter is indeed more likely than the former. It's all going to really depend on how the draft unfolds. It's no secret that the Dolphins want to trade up into the 1st for a QB (Flacco?) but they're talking more so to teams like the Jaguars and Cowboys. The Cowboys might, of course, package their picks to move up to #7 and take McFadden if he falls all the way down to there.

Should be an exciting Saturday

I think the latter is indeed more likely than the former. It's all going to really depend on how the draft unfolds. It's no secret that the Dolphins want to trade up into the 1st for a QB (Flacco?) but they're talking more so to teams like the Jaguars and Cowboys. The Cowboys might, of course, package their picks to move up to #7 and take McFadden if he falls all the way down to there.

Should be an exciting Saturday

if i were the dolphins, i'd sit tight and take flacco/brohm/henne with their second.

i mean, they'll likely have their choice there.

The Cowboys might, of course, package their picks to move up to #7 and take McFadden if he falls all the way down to there.

Should be an exciting Saturday
I sure hope you're right, I'd love McFadden (BUST) wih the Cowgirls.

if i were the dolphins, i'd sit tight and take flacco/brohm/henne with their second.

i mean, they'll likely have their choice there.

I agree. It doesn't make sense to me, but that's the rumor. More likely is the Falcons wanting to trade up into the late first and jump past Miami. Especially since they've apparently already decided they are not taking a QB with the 3rd overall spot.

I agree. It doesn't make sense to me, but that's the rumor. More likely is the Falcons wanting to trade up into the late first and jump past Miami. Especially since they've apparently already decided they are not taking a QB with the 3rd overall spot.

The best situation for us right now is if the Longs go first and second. In that case Atlanta will select Dorsey the Raiders will then select Gholston and the Chiefs might get Ryan. Afterwards you'll have the possiblity of Miami, Atlanta, and Baltimore all exploring options to trade up for a QB. Of course should the Chiefs contribute to a scarcity mindset by taking a QB at 17 then we could benefit from a team that wants to take the next QB.

Man I can't wait for Saturday. If only there was a way for me to fall asleep untill 12:00 PM on Saturday. For me this is the new Christmas.

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/phillipmerling.html)
DL Phillip Merling College Highlights from Clemson - Mar. 6, 2008 (http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4691)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/jordynelson.html)
YouTube - Inside K-State Sports - Jordy Nelson Highlight Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6B_VmbiR7o)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/tonyhills.html)
OL Tony Hills College Highlights from Texas - Mar. 10, 2008 (http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4730)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/fb/owenschmitt.html)
YouTube - Tribute to Owen Schmitt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRc8XDHxP9c)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/zackbowman.html)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/qb/kevinoconnell.html)
YouTube - Kevin O'Connell - Hula Bowl 08 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hem8WbjvI)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/alvinbowen.html)
LB Alvin Bowen College Highlights from Iowa State - Mar. 28, 2008 (http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4865)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/andrewcrummey.html)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/marcusdixon.html)

The more film I see on him the more I like him and that is Calais Campbell, I would try and swap picks with san fran in the first rd for their second rd pick, I think there is a good chance that Campbell will still be avail. with the 29th pick in the first. I would then look to draft Jordy Nelson with that pick, and with our #2 I would hope that Chris Johnson of E.Carolina is still there, in the third rd I would do what I have to to secure OT Carl Nicks out of Nebraska, and with our comp third I would grab Frank Okam out of Texas he has tremendous upside for a late third rd pick. I think that would be a great draft for us.

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/phillipmerling.html)
DL Phillip Merling College Highlights from Clemson - Mar. 6, 2008 (http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4691)

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.
Jordy Nelson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/jordynelson.html)
YouTube - Inside K-State Sports - Jordy Nelson Highlight Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6B_VmbiR7o)

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.
Tony Hills Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/tonyhills.html)
OL Tony Hills College Highlights from Texas - Mar. 10, 2008 (http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4730)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/fb/owenschmitt.html)
YouTube - Tribute to Owen Schmitt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRc8XDHxP9c)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/zackbowman.html)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/qb/kevinoconnell.html)
YouTube - Kevin O'Connell - Hula Bowl 08 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hem8WbjvI)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/alvinbowen.html)
LB Alvin Bowen College Highlights from Iowa State - Mar. 28, 2008 (http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4865)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/andrewcrummey.html)

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 (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/marcusdixon.html)

After reading that ESPN article about Dixon he intrigues me, if we could get him in the 7th that would be pretty cool.

After reading that ESPN article about Dixon he intrigues me, if we could get him in the 7th that would be pretty cool.

Yeah I'm not surprised that he went through that whole ordeal. Even though everyone in Georgia isn't racist, theres still a disturbing amount of people that are quick to judge other people based on their race. So after hearing about the father of the girl involved it's no wonder the kid ended up in a "To Kill a Mockingbird" type situation.