Draft Grades: Redskins

The Redskins made a splash in the 1st round with Brian Orakpo. He's going to make an instant impact improving their anemic pass rush.

With just one pick in the 2nd through 4th rounds the Redskins didn't have many opportunities to add much else. Kevin Barnes was a reach in the 3rd round. He has speed, but that's about it. I don't see him being anything more than a nickelback. Cornerback wasn't a need and there were plenty of other potential impact players on the board.

Cody Glenn won't add much to the Redskins already crew of linebackers. He's undersized and should be much more than a special teams guy.

Robert Henson is a very similar player to Cody Glenn. They'll both compete for playing time as backups, but have little chance to make a significant impact.

Eddie Williams was a reach. He'll likely be moved to fullback because he's undersized and there isn't room for him at tight end.

Marko Mitchell has impressive size and speed and is a decent developmental prospect. Unfortunately there isn't much room for him in Washington. He'll have a hard time making the active roster.

The Redskins hit a home run in the 1st round with Orakpo. He was one of the top players on their draft board and a perfect fit for their defensive scheme. Beyond Orakpo, however, the 'Skins didn't get much. They got a few players that will contribute as backups, but no one that has much upside.

Grade: B-

Draft Visit Tracker: Mark Sanchez

Its been a busy offseason for Mark Sanchez . He's been all over the mock drafts, from 1st overall to 19th overall and everywhere in between.

As far as the real world goes, Sanchez has been checked out by the Broncos, Browns, Redskins, Jaguars, 49ers, Lions, Rams and Seahawks. It would appear that all of those are realistic landing spots for the USC quarterback, but we can rule out a few of them:

He's not going to Detroit (Stafford is all but locked in there).

He's probably not going to Jacksonville or San Francisco (they don't have the tools to trade up far enough to land him.

Despite this report, he's probably not going to Cleveland (Mangini would need the secret service to escort him around Cleveland if he added ANOTHER quarterback to the mix).

That leaves the Rams, Redskins, Broncos and Seahawks. So here's a look at what each team is likely thinking about Sanchez:

• The Rams need a new franchise quarterback, but it doesn't have to come from this draft. It doesn't sound as though they were wowed by Sanchez in his workout meaning they're likely to pass.
• The Redskins would love Sanchez and Daniel Snyder is just crazy enough to order his front office to fork over enough draft picks to move up to select him. It's a long shot, but you can't rule it out.
• The Broncos would like Sanchez and have more than enough ammunition to move up to select him. They won't be selecting him 12th overall, but if they package their draft picks they could move into the top five.
• The Seahawks reportedly love Sanchez and are prepared to select him with the 4th pick in the draft. Only the Rams and Chiefs stand in their way.
  

In my latest mock draft I have Sanchez going to the Seahawks and I will likely leave it that way in my final mock draft on Friday. The only way he doesn't land in Seattle is if the Redskins or Broncos move ahead of the Seahawks on draft day.

Draft Visit Tracker: Rey Maualuga

Aside from Andre Smith, no one's draft stock is harder to judge than Rey Maualuga's. He has as much upside as anyone in the draft, but he is the perfect example of a boom-or-bust prospect.

Maualuga's potential future employers range from the Browns (5th overall pick) to the Falcons (24th overall). In addition to the Falcons and Browns, Maualuga has visited with the Redskins, Dolphins, Chargers, Rams, Titans, Saints, 49ers and Chiefs.

A few teams on that list are hard to imagine him with (Titans, Chiefs, Rams), but all the others are realistic possibilities.

In my latest mock draft I have him going to Washington with the 13 selection. The Redskins are in need of a pass rusher, but Brian Orakpo and Everette Brown are likely to be off the board already. Assuming Mark Sanchez isn't available, the 'Skins will turn their attention to the best available linebacker. Brian Cushing and Maualuga would appear to be the best options.