Round 4, Pick 112: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Is there such a thing as having too much of a good thing? The Washington Redskins already had a pretty solid running back group. Derrius Guice was their second-round pick last season. An injury forced him to miss his rookie year, but great things are expected from him. Then there’s the veteran in Adrian Peterson. Finally, the third-down/receiving back in Chris Thompson that brings a different dimension to the offense.
Now add Bryce Love to that mix. This is a guy that ran for 2,118 yards and 19 touchdowns for Stanford in 2017. 2018 was a little bit of a down year, largely due to injury, but he still managed 4.5 yards per carry and six touchdowns. The numbers weren’t nearly as good and his season ended with a torn ACL. However, remember 2017.
There’s a ridiculous amount of talent in Love. He’s now in a place where he won’t be asked to produce in 2019. Barring injuries, it will be a year to learn and recover. Then think ahead to 2020? That two-headed monster of Guice and Love could be something that instills a lot of fear in opposing teams. It also takes even more pressure off Haskins — that’s invaluable.
Final Grade: B+
Round 4, Pick 131st: Wes Martin, IOL, Indiana
Admittedly, this was the pick I was probably least excited about when he was drafted. That changed though. As time went by, I’ve not only warmed up to the Wes Martin selection but actually really like it.
The 6-3, 316-pound guard is an absolute unit. He has the beef and strength to hold his own in the trenches and has shown that he can push back defenders. The Indiana product brings immediate depth to an offensive line that desperately needs it. He could even fight for a starting spot as early as Week 1. As the days went by, this pick slowly climbed on the grading system. It will be interesting to see what he does during training camp and if he’ll find his way into the rotation on the offensive line.
Final Grade: B-