The 2019 NFL Draft has only just begun, but with the first round done and dusted, we can now see how things will shake out.
Well, sort of. While only the truly clairvoyant can determine how well each team did, it isn't too early to cast judgment. (Note: In sports, it is evidently never too early for judgment.)
So without further ado, here is how the Washington Redskins were graded for their first-round selections of quarterback Dwayne Haskins with the No. 15 pick and defensive end Montez Sweat with the No. 26 pick.
The @Redskins drafted QB Dwayne Haskins and pass rusher Montez Sweat in the 1st round last night. How would you grade Day 1 of the draft?
— The Junkies (@JunksRadio) April 26, 2019Danny Kelly, The Ringer
No. 15 Dwayne Haskins Grade: A+
Kelly writes Haskins is the "prototypical pocket passer," but he may need some time adapting to the NFL level. However, Kelly loves that the Redskins didn't have to move-up to draft Haskins and the Ohio State's potential.
No. 26 Montez Sweat Grade: A-
The second of the potential "franchise pillars" the Redskins grabbed in Round 1.
Andy Benoit, Sports Illustrated
Haskins Grade: C+
Benoit notes Haskins has a small sample size after starting for only one season at Ohio State and with many unknowns about his game he might be a "work-in-progress."
Sweat Grade: B+
Benoit: Sweat has measurables of a top talent and will learn from one of the best defensive line coaches in football Jim Tomsula.
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
Haskins Grade: A
A one-year starter in college, but Prisco says the Redskins got the best QB in the 2019 NFL Draft at No. 15.
Sweat Grade: B
A playmaker on the defensive side of the ball, but health issues a major concern.
Mike Tanier, Bleacher Report
Haskins Grade: B
A Daniel Snyder or Bruce Allen pick, not one by head coach Jay Gruden. Tanier writes Haskins is far from a finished article as a passer.
Sweat Grade: A-
Tanier: Health and off-the-field concerns, but plenty of potential for this to pay off for the Skins.
Dan Kadar, SB Nation
Haskins Grade: A+
Looks like a franchise QB of the future for Washington, but Kadar notes Haskins is limited as only a pocket passer.
Sweat Grade: A
Washington landed the top player available at No. 26 to fill a need and didn't have to pay too much to get back into the first round.
Steve Ruiz, USA Today Sports
Haskins Grade: A
Everything worked out for Redskins who waited to get a franchise-type quarterback to fall to them at 15.
Sweat Grade: A-
A top-half of the first-round talent at the bottom half of the draft is a win for Washington.
Chad Reuter, NFL.com
Both Picks: A-
Haskins has the potential to be a "franchise-changing" player, Reuter writes. And Sweat fits really nicely.
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