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Washington Redskins: Final 7-Round 2018 mock draft

By Bryan Manning

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive lineman Vita Vea #50 of the Washington Huskies defends against the Portland State Vikings on September 17, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive lineman Vita Vea #50 of the Washington Huskies defends against the Portland State Vikings on September 17, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Georgia running back Nick Chubb looks on after working out during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Georgia running back Nick Chubb looks on after working out during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick 44: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia

The Redskins have made it known they want to upgrade at running back. Whether it was team executive Doug Williams or head coach Jay Gruden, the team has been adamant that adding a talented back from this deep class was going to happen.

Washington could look to Derrius Guice at No. 13. However, all of the quarterbacks that are expected to go in the first round should push talented defenders to the Redskins at No. 13, meaning they’ll likely wait til the second round to address the position.

That means Nick Chubb will be the guy. The former Georgia star enters the NFL after finishing second in the history of the SEC with over 4,000 rushing yards, behind only fellow ‘Dawg Herschel Walker. Chubb came onto the scene back in 2015 when Todd Gurley went down with a knee injury. Chubb looked like he’d be the next great Georgia running back, then he suffered his own devastating knee injury early in the 2015 season.

Chubb returned to action in 2016 and had a solid season. He looked even stronger in 2017, a full two years removed from his knee injury. Splitting time with Sony Michel helped keep Chubb’s carries and workload down a bit.

For a back known more as a between-the-tackles runner, Chubb tested extremely well at the Combine, alleviating any concerns about his athleticism. He posted a 4.52-second time in the 40-yard dash, while also posting a 38.5-inch vertical leap.

For Washington, Chubb would be an ideal complement to Chris Thompson.

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