Washington Redskins: 7-Round 2019 NFL mock draft lands mid-round quarterback
By Randy Gurzi
Round 2, Pick 46: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
After watching Josh Doctson fail to reach his potential, the Redskins went to free agency to find Alex Smith’s new No. 1 target last season. There, they found Paul Richardson who signed a five-year, $40 million contract.
That seemed like a lot for a player with only one big season under his belt and we have to wait to see if it was the right move as the aforementioned shoulder injury shortened his first season in Washington.
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Even if he does prove to be the player they hoped to be signing, Richardson may not be enough to give them the passing attack they desire. Looking for help in this area, the Redskins use the No. 46 pick on Ohio State’s Parris Campbell.
A former running back turned wideout, Campbell is still learning the position but has already made some massive strides as a player. This past season, Campbell had career highs in receptions (90), yards (1,063), and touchdowns (12).
At 6-0 and 205 pounds, Campbell doesn’t come in with the kind of height usually desired from a No. 1 receiver, but he more than makes up for that with his speed (4.31 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and ability to make things happen after the catch.