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Potential draft picks: BCS Champ game tonight.


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Who's watching the "big" game tonight?

Certainly not the best BCS matchup in recent history, but there are a few players of interest that could be Redskins in April.

OSU:

Vernon Gholston, DE

Malcolm Jenkins, CB

Ben Person, OG

Kirk Barton, OT

James Laurenitis, LB

LSU:

Early Doucet, WR

Ali Highsmith, LB

Tyson Jackson, DE

Chevis Jackson, CB

Carnell Stewart, RT

I didn't list Dorsey because I think he's a top 5 pick and I don't see the Skins trading up. Either way, if you're watching tonight certainly a few players to keep an eye on for the upcoming draft.

I'd love for Gholston to fall to us (unlikely) and Ali Highsmith would be a great pickup if he's around in the 2nd round. Chevis or Tyson Jackson would be great guys to look at on the 2nd day. I wouldn't be disappointed with the Guard or RT listed above either.

I know the Skins FO plays close attention to these bowl games for draft picks as evidenced by the previous 1st and 2nd round picks we've used on talent from BCS contenders. Landry, Campbell, McIntosh, Rogers, and even Taylor have all come from BCS programs which did well in their respective bowls before being drafted. Considering we have a 1st and 2nd rounder at our disposal this upcoming draft don't be shocked if one of the above players names is called out for the Redskins in 2008.

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Thanks for that concise list. Gives me a reason to watch this affair.

:laugh:

I had to find a reason as well.

A few interesting matchups for tonight:

How will OSU match up against a healthy Glenn Dorsey, and who will win Early Doucet or Jenkins.

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I think we should take Gholston but I don't know if he will be around for our pick. No thanks to the LSU safety he got burnt on the Wells run coming at him at a bad angle.

He won't be around. He's a top ten pick. Unless we trade up to get him.

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He won't be around. He's a top ten pick. Unless we trade up to get him.

I love it when people say 'He won't be around by _____ pick'

It's January. We have no clue when anyone will be around. His stock could drop or shoot up... But to say he won't be around is a bit premature.

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I love it when people say 'He won't be around by _____ pick'

It's January. We have no clue when anyone will be around. His stock could drop or shoot up... But to say he won't be around is a bit premature.

I gotta agree with the poster who made the statement. It's not premature to assume Gholston will be gone well before we draft. Every mock I've seen has him as a top 10 pick. If he drops, it won't be by much, and not down to #21.

Gholston is in incredible shape, has a non stop motor, and has dominated everyone he's been matched up against this year including Jake Long of MI. Frankly, I'd be surprised if he makes it out of the top 10.

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I have seen some insiders pick the Skins taken Calais Campbell the defensive end from the U with their first pick. Of course these are early mock draft picks but still a strong end would be good to rush the passer.

6'8, 280, great size, but missing Heart. I personally would prefer Gholston but we're not drafting a DE anyways. Its un-Washington like.

Gholston looks solid to me. I like that he can be an OLB on passing downs (I think) which would be useful if Washington leaves, because than he could be our 3rd Down Specialist while Blades can check in at his spot.

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