2012 NFL Draft: Full 7-Round Washington Redskins Mock Draft

After pulling off a trade that sends three first round picks and one second-rounder this year to the St. Louis Rams, the Washington Redskins are set to draft whichever quarterback the Indianapolis Colts do not.

Not a bad situation to be in.

The Washington Redskins are not one player (RG3) away from a Super Bowl, but with smart moves in free agency and then a draft class that hits on their six picks, they can start to compete in the NFC East.

Round 1, Pick 2

Robert Griffin III, Quarterback, Washington

To be fair, there is still a chance the Indianapolis Colts decide they want to draft Robert Griffin, putting Andrew Luck in the Redskins' sights. I don't think they would mind.

The most likely scenario is still Luck going No. 1 and Griffin coming in at No. 2. The Redskins will be elated.

Griffin's ability as a passer, runner and leader will open new doors in Washington. After his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL free agents will want to play with him. Washington traded for a lot more than a quarterback.

They traded for the face of their franchise.

Round 3, Pick 70

Nick Toon, Wide Receiver, Wisconsin

Nick Toon's father Al played in the NFL and did some damage in the AFC East back in the day. If Nick can live up to his pop's production, Washington will be happy. That said, he's a damn fine player in his own right.

Nick is a possession-style receiver, but he has enough speed to make plays after the catch. His route running skills are among the best of any receiver in this class.

Lining up opposite Santana Moss, Toon will see plenty of openings across the middle.

Round 4, Pick 103

Nate Potter, Offensive Tackle, Boise State

The Redskins have a gem at left tackle, as Trent Williams has the potential to be among the best in the game. On the right side they would love to upgrade from Jamaal Brown.

Nate Potter has played in a wide-open, spread offense at Boise State. He's ready for the Mike Shanahan offense that asks tackles to extend the pocket by moving at the snap. Playing on the right side, Potter's agility will make him the ideal zone blocking tackle.

Round 4, Pick 110

James-Michael Johnson, Inside Linebacker, Nevada

The Redskins will want to re-sign veteran London Fletcher, but he will be 37 years old when the 2012 season begins. Fletcher may have one good year left in the tank.

Nevada's "JMJ" will line up next to Fletcher in Year One, and slide over to become the captain of the defense in 2013. Johnson is a thumper, and he has the size to be a factor in the run game for the Redskins' 3-4 defense.

Round 5, Pick 134

Coryell Judie, Cornerback, Texas A&M

DeAngelo Hall continues to be a solid cornerback, but he makes as many bad plays as good. Washington needs to start adding young cornerbacks in an attempt to build up the depth and speed of the position, but also to hopefully find a Hall replacement.

Judie is a physical cornerback who has seen every route imaginable in the pass-happy Big 12 South. He has some question marks about his agility and change-of-direction skills, but as a fifth-round pick he's a safe addition.

Round 7, Pick 198

Brandon Taylor, Strong Safety, LSU

The Redskins would ideally find a strong safety in free agency to replace LaRon Landry, but if not they can rely on Reed Doughty for one season as Brandon Taylor learns and improves.

Taylor is one of the true sleepers of the 2012 draft. His play at the Senior Bowl was impressive, as he showed no fear in going over the middle to lay the wood on receivers and tight ends. His cover skills aren't defined yet, but Taylor will be a force against the run and a punisher over the middle.

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