It might seem like Chase Young to the Washington Redskins is a lock.
But this is draft season and that means mock drafts galore, which also means plenty of interesting ideas stemming from those hypothetical lists.
One such mock has the Redskins dipping out of No. 2 and passing on Young in exchange for a massive draft haul via trade with the Miami Dolphins. The Redskins then take Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons, via CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso:
Where did Ron Rivera last coach? Carolina. Who was the heartbeat of his defense during his time there? Luke Kuechly. Simmons has Kuechly type athletic gifts and can cover like a safety. The Redskins could use an infusion of talent at essentially every position. In their trade with Miami, Washington gets this pick, Miami’s third first-rounder (No. 26), a third-rounder (No. 70), and Miami’s second fifth-rounder (No. 148).
The idea of passing on Young isn’t a popular one. But having Ryan Kerrigan and such a big investment in Montez Sweat already makes it an easier pill to swallow.
And we can’t pretend Simmons isn’t a great prospect and we also can’t pretend a versatile linebacker who can do more than rush the passer isn’t a need.
And that draft haul, including an additional first-round pick, sure doesn’t hurt either.
If; nothing else, it gives an idea of what the Redskins might receive if they indeed decide to move down.
