Kiper: Draft Grades

WASHINGTON REDSKINS:



*GRADE: B+

*They traded out of the first round and still were able to get three offensive weapons in the second round: wide receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=1214 3) and tight end Fred Davis (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=1174 2). Chad Rinehart (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=1217 7) is a versatile offensive lineman who can play guard or tackle. In the sixth round, Georgia Tech's Durant Brooks (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=1162 1) was the first -- and only -- punter drafted. He has a strong leg and should compete for the starting job (30 of his 65 punts were 50 yards or longer). Hawaii QB Colt Brennan (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=1163 4) went in the sixth round. He isn't very big, but he has some ability. What hurt Brennan was his performance in the Sugar Bowl and the Senior Bowl practices, and the system he played in, which allowed him to put up big numbers. Safety Christopher Horton (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2008&id=1181 4) will be a good backup and special teams player. The only thing the Redskins didn't get was a pass-rushing defensive end. more...