Washington Redskins: 5 Second-Round Options In 2017 NFL Draft
Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) runs down the sideline against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
3. Joe Mixon, RB – Oklahoma
The Redskins need a running back and if they decide spending a first-round pick is too rich, then why not take one in Round 2? That’s where Joe Mixon comes into the picture. The super-talented Oklahoma back would be a no-doubt first-round pick if not for the questions surrounding him off the field. For some teams that doesn’t matter. However, for others, Mixon will not even be on their draft boards.
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Where do the Redskins fit in? That’s what no one truly knows. Washington has shied away from troubled players in recent years, but did take a chance on Junior Galette two years ago despite a checkered history.
There’s a lot of talk about where Mixon will fall in this draft. Some teams, especially the Lions and Bengals, have shown a lot of interest in Mixon. According to ESPN, Mixon has met with those teams, in addition to the Browns and Saints.
From a football standpoint, Mixon would be a terrific choice for Washington. His size, speed, vision and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield make him an ideal NFL back. Watch him run and you see shades of Le’Veon Bell and David Johnson. He possesses that type of potential.
If he’s around when the Redskins pick at 49, he should get serious consideration. At this point next year he will likely be talked about as one of the steals of the draft.