NFL Draft 2011: Targets for the Washington Redskins in Each Round

God only knows that the Redskins can't afford to waste a draft pick. Year after year, late round picks that go to Washington hardly amount to anything, so it comes as no surprise that most Redskins fans aren't too excited about have 6 picks in the last three rounds and just 2 picks in the first four rounds.

Let's be honest, this isn't exactly the deepest talent pool the NCAA has shipped off to the pros, but there is some potential to maybe swipe up a player that can help the team and not cost a fortune. Let's take a look at the best case scenario for each of the Redskins picks in 2011.

First Round (10th Overall)

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown during the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty I

Primary Target: Julio Jones

When you finish with a bad enough record to be in the Top 10, you end up having a lot of needs. The most glaring need is Quarterback (unless you're into the Sexy Rexy type of thing). Chances are, though, that Cam Newton will be long gone and Blaine Gabbert is hardly worth the $250 jersey he'd be put in.

Enter Julio Jones, a stud receiver from the SEC who knows how to make big plays. Santana Moss will turn 32 this off-season, which is basically 63 in Wide Receiver years (Joey Galloway not included) and Anthony Armstrong, as much as we love him, can not possibly be the number one receiver.

Offensive tackle was already shored up last year with Trent Williams. Also, the 'Skins Defensive Line needs more help than Charlie Sheen, but again, the only elite ones will have waved bye-bye long before the Redskins can pick.

Let's hope that if Jones does go to the Redskins, he is more like Art Monk and less like Rod Gardner.

Second Round (41st Overall)

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Defensive tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27. (Pho

Primary Target: Stephen Paea

Again, the Redskins need a Quarterback. I can not stress this enough. Taking one in the second round is basically saying "Let's give this guy a chance and hope he fails so we can get Andrew Luck in 2012". It's just not worth it.

Albert Haynesworth has packed up and shipped out, and if you're going to run the 3-4 defense, you need the right middle guy in the front three. He wouldn't be close to being the biggest 3-4 nose tackle, but this guy is deceptively strong--nay--monstrous.

Sure, Paea has some knee questions, but I'd rather have a guy sit out a couple games due to a knee injury than one who sits out because he doesn't like the coach (or running). This is a low-risk pick and just makes sense.

Fifth Round (144th Overall)

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Roy Helu Jr. #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers weaves his way though the Colorado Buffalo defense during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Fra

Primary Target: Roy Helu

At this point, every pick I've made is replacing a free agent with a rookie. Dan Snyder, take note. Clinton Portis is out the door, so the Running Backs become slim pickings.

Sure, Ryan Torain looks like he can be a starter in the NFL, but he has injury problems. Keiland Williams is a little too far down the depth chart to make me feel comfortable, but in a Mike Shanahan offense, you never know.

If Mike does want some help to spell Torain when he needs a breather, Helu would be a good way to go. I have to imagine Dan Snyder saw '4.4' on his 40-yard-dash time and might already be writing the paycheck, but there's a chance Bruce Allen could put the brakes on that.

This is another low-risk pick, because if you drop a 5th round pick to second or third on the depth chart, the fans won't revolt too badly (unless it's Colt Brennan).

Fifth Round (155th Overall)

Primary Target: Jah Reid

Someone has to open holes for Torain and Helu at some point, right? Jah Reid from Central Florida can play guard (which the Redskins need a starter at desperately) and tackle (which the Redskins need depth at desperately). At 6'7" and 327 pounds, this guy should be able to blow away some Defensive Lines, and just may be quick enough to play for Mike Shanahan's offense.

Plus, how could you not want to protect an investment as big as Rex Grossman?

Sixth Round (177th Overall)

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide smiles after winning the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Primary Target: Greg McElroy

At this point, why not? He's a proven winner, Julio Jones is a Redskin (in this fantasy world), and it's the 6th round. You need a Quarterback, so why not get some value here?

He's a smart kid that excelled at a big program. The only chance this kid's missing a practice is because he's lost track of time and is still in the film room studying.

Even if McElroy ends up being the next Ryan Fitzpatrick, isn't that still better than having Rex Grossman? Give the guy a chance and see what he can do, it may surprise you.

Seventh Round (214th, 225th, and 255th Overall)

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Kicker Alex Henery #90 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates after kicking a field goal against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cowboys Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Primary Targets: Alex Henery, Nick Bellore, and Korey Lindsey

The Redskins need a kicker and a punter, this isn't a secret. Alex Henery from Nebraska can do both--very well. He punted 43.2 yards on average and drilled 18 of 19 field goals in 2010. Graham Gano he is Ga-not. Then again, any kicker could be better than Gano granted he could hit a field goal within 25 yards.

Need filled, fans happier, moving on.

Nick Bellore from Central Michigan can add depth to the Inside Linebacker position, because unfortunately, London Fletcher won't be around forever. Plus, anyone that can play defense in the Mid American Conference has to be worth a look.

Korey Lindsey is more of a depth player from Southern Illinois (and a great spelling of his first name to boot), but at pick number 255, you're pretty close to Mr. Irrelevant and there's a reason it's called that.