Washington Redskins Mock Draft: Updated Day 3 Predictions

As anticipated, Scot McCloughan's plan for rebuilding the Washington Redskins didn't alter on the second day of the 2015 NFL draft. The team's new decision-maker stayed faithful to his belief in targeting bigger, stronger football players on both sides of the ball.

After finding help for the offensive line in Round 1, he added a versatile playmaker to the defensive front seven. That was followed by recruiting a sledgehammer-style runner for the offensive backfield.

There isn't really much left on McCloughan's to-do list. With fewer pressing needs remaining, he's free to focus on finding value and hidden gems during Day 3.

Fortunately, a well-executed trade bonanza on the second day has given him more chances to add a sleeper or two to Washington's revamped roster.

Find out whom the Redskins might choose to close out a so-far solid draft.

Trade Windfall Great News for Final Day

McCloughan earned the extra picks he wanted thanks to the deal struck with his old team, the Seattle Seahawks, in Round 3. After swapping third-rounders, the Redskins also earned additional choices in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds, per NFL Network's Albert Breer.

So McCloughan will enter the final four rounds with seven picks. That's a dream scenario for any competent GM.

He can still add some beef to the interior of the O-line, as well as find a truly dynamic and natural third-down back. McCloughan should also be able to acquire an extra defensive back or two for a secondary so far only revamped via the veteran market.

Round 4, Pick 105: Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State

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He didn't get his change-of-pace speedster with good hands in Round 3, but McCloughan can find one in the fourth. Jeremy Langford offers the moves, subtle quickness and useful receiving skills Washington's backfield rotation needs.

Not only that, but the ex-Michigan State star is also a durable runner with workhorse-type tendencies. He could get his start in the pros working on football's money down for the Burgundy and Gold.

That's where his hands and acceleration would stand out, as would his genuine big-play potential.

MLive.com's Mike Griffith noted how Langford showcased 4.42 speed at the combine. Griffith also detailed how Langford's "experience as a receiver" makes him potentially a very useful pass-catcher out of the backfield.

Those are all the qualities a team needs in a third-down back. The Redskins shouldn't waste much time adding Langford to a rotation top-heavy with bruisers who can batter defenses between the tackles, but short on game-breaking dynamism.

Round 4, Pick 112: Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State

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Obviously, the Redskins haven't found themselves short on defensive linemen this offseason. Not since McCloughan added Terrance Knighton, Stephen Paea and Ricky Jean Francois in free agency.

But general depth is not great up front even if Jason Hatcher and Chris Baker remain in the fold. Aside from that pair, though, it's slim pickings.

With Hatcher now 33 and Francois a bit-part player at best, Washington may find Ohio State's Michael Bennett too enticing to pass on in the middle of the fourth.

The former Buckeyes behemoth is surprisingly still on the board despite boasting good size and the kind of first-step quickness the Redskins may welcome up front. Washington is placing a greater emphasis on D-linemen splitting gaps rather than merely controlling them this season.

It's a change that suits Bennett's natural game. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein highlighted Bennett's initial burst but also lamented his lack of imposing strength:

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Bennett is a disciplined, intelligent player who is a fit for teams looking for an upfield disruptor. He relies on his initial burst, hand usage and technique to win at the point of attack. Bennett has the potential to dominate sluggish or weak guards, but might have issues with true power guards in the NFL.

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Yet despite Zierlein's reservations, the 6'2", 293-pounder fits what new Washington defensive boss Joe Barry wants to do up front. A little more digging is probably needed to find out exactly why Bennett has slipped this far, but if McCloughan's satisfied, this could be one of the best value picks of this year's draft.

Round 5, Pick 141: Jarvis Harrison, G, Texas A&M

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The Redskins still need some more beef at guard. McCloughan wasn't shy about admitting that during the pre-draft process, per Liz Clarke of The Washington Post.

So how about Jarvis Harrison as a potential late-round steal? At 6'4" and 330 pounds, the ex-Texas A&M man mountain certainly answers the desire for greater size at the heart of the O-line.

What's particularly intriguing about Harrison is how he combines his awesome mass with quicker-than-you'd-think footwork. His blend of size and mobility could be very useful in a blocking scheme set to feature more power principles this season. Pulling guards are a feature of power-based systems.

Harrison's ability to shift into space would also make him an asset on Washington's familiar zone runs. Different techniques may be a feature of 2015's ground game, but new O-line guru Bill Callahan would wise to retain some of the zone principles that helped make Alfred Morris a three-time 1,000-yard rusher.

Harrison would certainly offer more-than-credible competition for the uninspiring trio of Chris Chester, Shawn Lauvao and Spencer Long.

Round 5, Pick 167: Kyle Emanuel, DE/OLB, North Dakota State

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It's often said a team can never have enough pass-rushers. That's still true even after McCloughan drafted rush end Preston Smith in the second round, per Mike Jones of The Washington Post.

So small-school, quarterback-hunter extraordinaire Kyle Emanuel should still be on the team's radar. He makes sense as a natural fit for the edges of Washington's hybrid 3-4.

He's got the size the position demands at 6'3" and 255 pounds. Emanuel's also delivered the production after posting 19.5 sacks during his final year at North Dakota State, according to CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

Add Emanuel alongside Smith, Ryan Kerrigan, Trent Murphy and Jackson Jeffcoat, and a position that was threadbare prior to the draft instantly becomes one of the most loaded on the roster.

Round 6, Pick 181: Ladarius Gunter, CB/S, Miami

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Even after several new faces came off the veteran market, this secondary still needs better depth. Specifically, some young cover would certainly be welcome.

NFL.com College Football 24/7's Chase Goodbread has identified Ladarius Gunter as a late-rounder whom Washington should watch closely. It's a pick that would make a lot of sense considering Gunter's ability to flip-flop between cornerback and safety.

At 6'1" and 202 pounds, Gunter's got the size McCloughan will likely covet as he looks for secondary recruits. He was a key figure in the construction of physically imposing defensive backfields for both the Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

One issue might be overlooking Gunter's average tape. An unnamed AFC West scout told NFL.com's Lance Zierlein that the player who impressed at the Senior Bowl doesn't always do the same on film.

Round 6, Pick 182: Durell Eskridge, FS, Syracuse

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Many might prefer former Louisville ball hawk Gerod Holliman at this stage. It's certainly easy to like the flair for playmaking of a safety who snatched 14 interceptions a year ago, per CFBStats.com.

But adding Holliman would simply ignore the central theme of McCloughan's first draft in charge—namely, adding bigger players at key positions. That's why Durell Eskridge fits better as a backup free safety.

The 6'3", 208-pounder offers the size the Redskins need at the position. He's also a physical and willing hitter who would learn well from newly acquired veteran starter Dashon Goldson, another safety who just loves to hit.

Washington needs depth at free safety. Snaring both Eskridge and Gunter in the sixth round would certainly ensure that. It would also add two useful players to the special teams.

Jeff Luc, MLB, Cincinnati

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Jeff Luc stays at the foot of McCloughan's inaugural draft class for Washington thanks to his fit as another big-bodied player for the front seven. He's a thickly built, naturally formidable middle linebacker never afraid to lower the boom at every level of an offense.

Luc certainly offers more physicality than Perry Riley Jr. But aside from providing strong competition for a struggling incumbent, Luc would fit nicely on special teams.

Football's third phase is the ideal learning ground for the ex-Cincinnati brawler's solid frame and tenacity. He'd offer what Akeem Jordan and Darryl Sharpton failed to provide in 2014.

McCloughan's draft plan has been simple: build a bigger, more physical team. It's been mission accomplished over the first three rounds.

Having seven picks on the final day means McCloughan can take a giant step toward finishing his first draft with the type of team he wants.