Draft Grades - NFC East - Washington Redskins!

2a. (34) Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. - I've enver been wild about Thomas because of his lack of production in college. He's a one-year wonder. However, at this point he is such a value that it's ahrd not to take him. To get the draft's (maybe) best receiver at pick number 34 is Larceny.

Pick Grade: A

2b. (48) Fred Davis, TE, USC - Here's the pass catching tight end that you need in the West Coast offense that Jim Zorn will be implementing in Washington. Davis has soft hands and is athletic, but is a glorified wide receiver. Don't ever expect him to block. Solid Pick.

Pick Grade: B

2c. (51) Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma - And the West Coast Offense is complete. Kelly is a boom or bust pick because of all the negative hype around his name over the alst few months. He hasn't done a single thing right since the season ended and now he's got a chance to make it all better by being the big receiver that the Redskins need. If I had to guess, I would say that Santana Moss might not be around in DC much longer.

Pick Grade: B+

3. (96) Chad Rhinehart, G, Nothern Iowa - That Northern Iowa line must have been sick with two draftees. Rhinehart needs alot of work on technique but has the two things that you need in a guard, size and an attitude. Should be a starter soon.

Pick Grade: B

4. (124) Justin Tryon, CB, Arizona St. - Has decent size, but is not a solid tackler and can be shielded from the ball by bigger receivers. Maybe will be a nickel corner, not more.

Pick Grade: C+

6a. (168) Durant Brooks, P, Georgia Tech - It's a punter. You take the best one available.

Pick Grade: C

6b. (180)Kareem Moore, S, Nicholls State - Another small school guy in the late rounds. Moore doesn't do anything particularly well, but will provide depth and presence on special teams.

Pick Grade: C

6c. (186) Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii: I've gushed enough about how much I like Colt, so I won't bore you anymore. However, just remember this. This staff didn't draft Jason Campbell, and Colt is a better fit for the West Coast offense.

Pick Grade: A-

7a.(242) Rob Jackson, DE, Kansas State - The typical smallish, rush end project that ever takes in the late rounds.

Pick Grade: C

7b. (249) Christopher Horton, S, UCLA -Hard nosed, up-in-the-box safety. Figures to start on special teams and then, who knows. Big liability in coverage.

Pick Grade: B-

Overall Draft Grade: B+

This is no longer Joe Gibbs' team. Jim Zorn put the stamp of approval on it quickly with the new receivers, and tight end and doesn't figure to let go anytime soon. One of the better drafts that anyone has ever had without a first rounder.