Pick #243: Redskins Select Marko Mitchell, WR From Nevada
With their final pick, the Redskins select ENORMOUS wide receiver Marko Mitchell, out of Nevada. At 6'4", 218 pounds, NFL.com calls him "one of the country's most feared big play threats," and you can see why in his highlight reel.
Wide receiver may not have been considered a need position heading into the draft, but I like the potential here a whole lot. And, hey, with Javale McGee showing some flashes with the Wizards, this marks two big guys from Nevada joining DC teams in the last year or so. For whatever that's worth.
Here's the analysis from NFL.com:
Wide receiver may not have been considered a need position heading into the draft, but I like the potential here a whole lot. And, hey, with Javale McGee showing some flashes with the Wizards, this marks two big guys from Nevada joining DC teams in the last year or so. For whatever that's worth.
Here's the analysis from NFL.com:
Positives: Rare height and arm length for the position. Good straight-line speed to challenge deep. Can track the ball over either shoulder and shows good body control and field awareness to keep his feet in bounds. Soft hands to pluck the ball out of the air and can make the reception outside of his frame. Alert receiver who will work his way back when the quarterback is under pressure. Good leaping ability. Shows a bit of vision and elusiveness as a runner after the catch and has the long strides to pull away from smaller defenders. Uses his size and length to effectively run block against small corners.
Negatives: Much of his production is due to this offense. Good, not great, straight-line speed. Will be caught from behind by NFL corners. Long-strider who has to build up to it. Lacks the short burst quickness to consistently gain separation against elite cover corners. Sinewy frame that may not withstand NFL punishment. Ball security may be an issue considering his lack of upper body strength. Isn't the dominant red-zone target his size indicates, due to marginal toughness and physicality in going up for the ball in traffic. Allows too many passes to get into his pads, resulting in some drops.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-26-2009 @ 7:07PM
Mycal_King said...
Vinny must have been waiting on this guy,because once again they turned in their selection seconds after going on the clock. Looking at the video above I like the way this BIG GUY plays, this kid can move the chains. I still dont know why we did not draft a O linemen.
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4-26-2009 @ 7:10PM
detourme421 said...
Yeah Mitchell has potential. And off of the clips, most of the catches were all close ones with someone in his face. he seems to have good route running and great concentration. I see him battleing with kelly cause Thomas will explode this year. Well our draft is over and hopefully we have undrafted lineman come in and hopefully we find a gem like we found in Heyer. But i am okay with this pick considering Mitchells ability and where we are getting him..might be something there... Go SKINS!
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4-26-2009 @ 7:44PM
dagbaza01 said...
a friggin receiver!!!! wtf were they thinking???? there was so much talent out there, available for these dimwits...snyder and cerrato...to pick. how come they always screw us over? i feel like its personal now. in the 3rd round they pick up something no one expects, 5th, 6th...it just doesnt stop. I pray they know what theyre doing, but i just cant seem to see it. Once again, cerrato and snyder are at it again picking players who they feel impact this team in ways only they can see. its so upsetting to know you support a team who's management perenially stinks to higher heights. Do they watch the same games we watch every sunday? when a team makes a play that kills our hopes at the last second?...or better yet, when either line cant protect at the end of the game or rush the quarterback to seal a victory. i know i ask myself what the management is going to do next year to make us better, and the best thing they can do is make us even more unsure. how friggin awesome are they. I give up guys, ive just come to the conclusion that as long as these guys determine the direction in which this franchise goes, we are at their mercy for better or worse.
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4-26-2009 @ 7:51PM
lizkauai said...
hmmm. I guess there is a chance we will see the West Coast Offense this year. ;-)
I too am wondering about the Oline and how it will improve this year.
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4-26-2009 @ 8:01PM
bugz2024 said...
By watching the Jim Zorn presser, the want to upgrade their OL. Like the said with with their WR, even though they added another one but, Free Agency part 2 starts Monday so if they still want linemen (OL-DL), then they will get them. HAIL!!
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4-26-2009 @ 8:09PM
mike said...
i really like this pick. this guy has huge big play ability and getting him in the 7th is fine. There are still a few hundred guys out there that need to get into a camp as an undrafted rookie, I hope we talk to jeremiah johnson I can't believe he didnt get drafted.
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4-26-2009 @ 8:22PM
redskinsforever43 said...
do we have all our draft picks next year
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4-26-2009 @ 8:23PM
Matt Terl said...
We're missing the sixth rounder because of the Jason Taylor trade, but I believe we have all the others.
4-26-2009 @ 8:30PM
sabrad5 said...
Yes, that is the great thing, that we do have an entire draft class for 2010, which is supposed to be considered a strong draft, compared to this draft which was labeled weak.
There are so many ways to acquire players now, and all we have to do is to be patient. Think about this, New England and Philly have very talented rosters, and both teams selected over 10 quality draft picks. 10 players will not make these teams, so at the end of training camp, we might be able to pick up some additional talent.
4-26-2009 @ 8:26PM
DeeDubb said...
Even though they didn't need another WR, I like the pick. He looks like he could be a contributor with some seasoning. I like the fact that he runs a sub 4.5 40 and that he's so tall. Hopefully he can develop quick enough so they can dump Randle El's sorry ass. I still don't understand why they didn't draft an O-lineman. There was plenty of options from the start of the 5th round. These idiots at Redskin Park are supposed to be professionals but they refuse to invest any draft picks in either the offensive or defensive line going back YEARS. They don't deserve any credit for getting Orakpo considering he landed in their lap by mere luck. I guess they get some credit for not botching the pick altogether but when will these morons learn that the game is won/lost in the trenches?
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4-26-2009 @ 8:31PM
illslope said...
I think we may have Malcolm kelly's replacement. I saw this kid play against theTerps in the Humanitarian Bowl. I think he has a good shot to be a contributor!
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4-26-2009 @ 8:45PM
carltonboujai said...
that aint true look at the steelers line their o-line SUCKED. But they have solid wide recievers and a great defense. I dont mind this pick and am estatic we got ORAKPO our defensive front is set. So is our secondary. Our linebackers aren't half bad either i really like fletcher. All we need is someone is fill in for washington, thats a big ? Mark my words if our offense is in the top five-ten we will have another ring.
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4-26-2009 @ 8:53PM
Stoney said...
I didn't know there were so many GMs that were also Redskin fans. Hell, they've been to the playoffs 2 out of 5. How many teams can say that? Also, if Mike Williams is back and serious about it ,all they needed was Orakpo anyway. And I don't want any New England castoffs. Right now, everybody after the first day is a big "what do ya think of him". You'll do as well with the "Undrafted Free Agents". They pissed me off when they let Andrew Crummy go from their PS last year to Cinncy. They got him as a UFA and he will start for them next year and for many more.
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4-26-2009 @ 10:12PM
skins4lif247 said...
This was a surprise, but a great surprise. Dude reminds me of Colston when he came out. Dude has 4.36 speed & 6'4 215pds. Seems like ARE is about to get traded or something...BTW glad to see him catch in traffic... I saw him in his bowl game & he just went off on my terps. Great get with the last pick. OL in undrafted FA.
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4-26-2009 @ 11:04PM
cookie19 said...
i like the reciever...even tho i am still a kelly fan (although i may b the only one left i still hav faith) its good to hav someone to push them harder
matt, wat do u feel about the skins signing leroy hill maybe? i think hed b a great addition and we need a strong side LB, nto to mention hes only 26
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4-26-2009 @ 11:27PM
jeanfinne said...
well maybe picking a WR will put some fire under Malcome K... who knows - just hope we add some (or development) to the OLine -- Buges has his job cut out for development -
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4-27-2009 @ 2:52PM
Bill Greathead said...
I like this pick, I actually thought that WR was weak for us last year,
Only Moss was a threat, A lot was expected from Thomas and Kellybut maybe they can be a factor next year.
Randell El dropped too many balls and Thrash didnt catch enough. I cant see them improving.
I think we have more questions than answers at wide receiver than we did last off season
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4-29-2009 @ 11:14AM
bogeyhanger said...
JC will love MM a big target with soft hands and competitive speed. With coaching (shorten the 1st five strides off the line) (work on upper body in weight room) he will be formidable. Maybe this can happen this year. Most likely next year. FA and undrafted additions have given us a working journeyman type of OL. I hope they can still perform at the tail end of the season. And not be dragging their tail at the end of the season.
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