Report card: Draft grades for the Redskins’ Class of 2020

1st Round (2nd overall): Chase Young — Edge, Ohio State

Much like last year’s selection of Dwayne Haskins, this pick is both obvious and excellent in terms of value. Young is a local kid with big time college pedigree acquired without having to trade up — the perfect confluence for a franchise desperate for players who make a difference on the field and at the box office. The jury is still out on Haskins but Young has to be the early favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Grade: A

3rd Round (66th overall): Antonio Gibson — RB/WR, Memphis 

This pick initially stunned me because of the Redskins’ depth at running back but upon further review, this is the first of several selections that indicate what Rivera values most: Versatility.

Gibson has been widely compared to Christian McCaffrey, who was the best all-around back in the league last season under now-Redskins OC Scott Turner. Like CMC, Gibson is a big, fast player who can run, catch and return kicks — and the ‘Skins are in need of all three roles. Gibson’s impact may not be immediate but in this offense, it feels inevitable. Grade: A

4th Round (108th overall): Saahdiq Charles — OT, LSU

I’m not sure I buy the narrative that Charles is a replacement for Trent Williams. He’s probably a better guard than tackle, and last season’s six-game suspension for violating team rules is a bit of a red flag. But he’s talented and playing for a coach that tends to get the most out of players like Charles, so it’s going to be a couple years before we get a sense of whether this pick is a home run or a groundout. Grade: C

4th Round (142nd overall): Antonio Gandy-Golden — WR, Liberty

The Redskins need a big personality on the team as much as they need a big-bodied receiver in the red zone. His 20 touchdowns the last two seasons certainly indicate the latter, and while Gandy-Golden isn’t exactly The Most Interesting Man in the World, the multifaceted 22-year-old is pretty damn interesting. Part of the franchise’s effort to win back fans has to include marketing likable players and Gandy-Golden seems like a potential fan favorite. Call it residual excitement over how well Terry McLaurin worked out, but this feels like a good pick everyone will love. Grade: A-

5th Round (156th overall): Keith Ismael — G/C, San Diego State

Last season was the first in awhile the interior offensive line wasn’t a huge problem. But Ereck Flowers took his talents to South Beach in free agency, and Chase Roullier and Brandon Scherff are free agents after this season. Ismael can play center and both guard spots, increasing the possibility he could get a chance to start in the near future. If his success in college is any indication of what he can do in the pros, this could be one of the best value picks the Skins get in this draft. Grade: A-

5th Round (162nd overall): Khaleke Hudson — LB, Michigan

I had the Skins taking a tweener in this round, but it wasn’t the one I thought. Hudson is reminiscent of Thomas Davis: a hybrid safety/linebacker for Rivera in Carolina. Hudson should at least fare well as a special teamer and in defensive subpackages, which is good value for a late fifth rounder. Grade: B

Round 7 (216th overall): Kamren Curl — S, Arkansas

This pick was made because of Curl’s versatility and intangibles, and neither is easy to predict how it translates to the next level. Just making the roster and having a regular role on special teams makes this a solid pick, as far as seventh rounders go. Grade: C

Round 7 (229th overall): James Smith-Williams — Edge, NC State

This pick was odd to me consider this new regime is less likely to take chances on players red flagged for injury problems than their predecessors. Smith-Williams struggled to stay on the field in college, playing more than six games in a season only once. It just feels like rolling the dice on someone like Navy’s Malcolm Perry or Mr. Irrelevant Tae Crowder would have more upside. Grade: D