The Washington Redskins are heading into the second year of the Mike Shanahan tenure looking to settle down the drama that seemed to take over the locker room in 2010. The addition of Donovan McNabb didn't work out too well, and bringing in Albert Haynesworth was even worse. The Redskins finished 6-10, and were looking to fill in holes on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback was an area of concern, and Washington had a chance to select Blaine Gabbert, but traded down with Jacksonville and wound up seelcting Ryan Kerrigan, the defensive end from Purdue. Kerrigan will look to line up opposite Brian Orakpo, and the defense will now have two high motor outside pass rushers.
The defensive secondary was the choice in Round 2 with the pick of Jarvis Jenkins out of Clemson. But a steal may have been Leonard Hankerson, the wide receiver out of Miami taken in Round 3. Hankerson had an excellent Senior Bowl, and was a highly rated receiver with good size and the hands to excel in the NFL. Washington did not select a quarterback, so as of now Hankerson looks to be catching passes from Rex Grossman.
A late round sleeper looks to be Roy Helu, a running back out of Nebraska selected in Round 4. Helu is a between the tackles runner, but he should fit in well with Shanahan's offense with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
Draft Grade: B-
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