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Washington Redskins' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts are here to provide a full recaps of every team.

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Washington Redskins

Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

1 (22) Josh Doctson, WR, TCU | Highlights

What he brings: The best receiver in this class tracking and playing the ball in the air, Doctson has the size, leaping skills and focus to present a one-on-one matchup problem down the field outside the hashes. He needs to add some polish and comes with some minor durability concerns, but he has enough speed and agility to develop and should quickly become a quarterback's best friend in the red zone.

How he fits: This may not seem like a need for Washington, but Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson are both entering contract years with high cap numbers, plus Jackson missed seven games with injuries last year. In addition, Doctson is an excellent value at this point and he should quickly earn the trust of quarterback Kirk Cousins with his ability to come down with 50-50 balls downfield. He's also a big threat in the red zone. -- Kevin Weidl


2 (53) Su'a Cravens, S, USC | Highlights

What he brings: Cravens is a hybrid defender with experience at both safety, outside linebacker and nickel, in the mold of Cardinals linebacker Deon Bucannon. He has very good instincts and overall awareness and is a physical run defender who is effective at getting off blocks and working through clutter as a run defender. Cravens has some limitations in terms of range as the last line of defense in coverage, but he has the ability to matchup with tight ends in man coverage and brings added value as a blitzer. The versatility to line him up in multiple spots will be valued in today's NFL. He should also be a big contributor on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: Cravens is a tweener outside linebacker/safety who will most likely line up at strong safety based on Washington's needs. Washington benched Dashon Goldson after he struggled last season, and the Redskins need a strong safety capable of pushing for the starting job opposite converted corner DeAngelo Hall. If he doesn't line up at safety, he also has the skill set to be an effective situational linebacker who helps improve a Washington pass defense that finished 25th in yards allowed per game in 2015. -- Steve Muench


3 (84) Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech | Highlights

What he brings: Fuller underwent wrist surgery last offseason and sat out most of the 2015 season because of a knee injury, so there are concerns about his ability to stay healthy. He's not a quick-twitch athlete with smooth change of direction skills on tape, either. He has the instincts, frame and toughness, however, to mask his athletic deficiencies in coverage, and he has the ball skills to develop into a playmaker. -- Steve Muench

How he fits: The Redskins were in dire need of adding talent and depth at cornerback and have taken a big step in filling that need within the past week, starting with the signing of Josh Norman. Fuller has some tightness but makes up it with strong instincts, understanding leverage and ball awareness to fit within Washington's heavy man scheme. -- Kevin Weidl


5 (152) Matt Ioannidis, DT, Temple | Highlights

What he brings: Ioannidis is a disruptive interior run stopper who has the quick first step to shoot gaps and the instincts to locate the ball quickly. He also chases the run and rushes the passer with great effort, but he tends to get pushed around when he doesn't win with quickness. He's light and frequently fails to keep his pads down. He doesn't show the ability to collapse the pocket with any kind of regularity either. -- Steve Muench


6 (187) Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana | Highlights

What he brings: Although he dealt with a few injuries throughout his career, Sudfeld played in 37 games (30 starts) during four seasons at Indiana. He can be inconsistent with ball placement and decision-making, but he's a big, strong-armed QB who flashes anticipatory accuracy. A QB with sneaky pocket mobility, Sudfeld could surprise as a capable NFL backup. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy are the only two quarterbacks on the roster, so adding a developmental No. 3 makes sense. Sudfeld is a good value pick at this point.


7 (232) Steven Daniels, ILB, Boston College | Highlights

What he brings: A three-year starter, Daniels played at the same high school as former Boston College and current Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly. He's a limited athlete with below average top-end speed and limited upside, but he's a better football player than athlete. -- Steve Muench


7 (242) Keith Marshall, RB, Georgia

What he brings: He was a highly productive backup to Todd Gurley (Rams) as a freshman in 2012 at Georgia, but a torn ACL in his right knee forced him to miss most of the next two seasons (2013-14). He has an elite combination of size and straight-line speed, and he is a capable pass-catcher. But he lacks lateral agility, and durability is a major question mark. Marshall projects as a potential rotational back who could contribute on special teams if he can stay healthy. -- Kevin Weidl


Mel Kiper's Draft Grade: A-

Kiper: This is one of my favorite classes. Josh Doctson is the top wide receiver in the draft for me, and the Redskins got him at No. 22. An absolute steal. Su'a Cravens is a versatile player perfect for sub-packages, and he not only attacks the line of scrimmage -- check the TFL totals -- he'll pick off passes if you test him. Kendall Fuller is a question mark because of his knee, but if he's 100 percent that's an extremely good value in Round 3. Nate Sudfeld is a good developmental quarterback if you can get his mechanics in order, and Keith Marshall could be a steal out of Round 7. Matt Ioannidis has a chance to help them on the defensive line, and I think he has a little Dan Klecko in him. I love how physical these players are -- a theme of last year's class -- and I think several of them can help an improving team get better.


Todd McShay's favorite pick

Josh Doctson, WR, TCU (No. 22 pick)

This was the perfect pick for QB Kirk Cousins, who gives his receivers opportunities to make plays on the ball. Doctson is the best wide receiver in this class at playing the ball in the air, and because of his size and leaping ability, he's a matchup problem for any secondary down the field. A season after DeSean Jackson missed seven games due to injury, the Redskins needed to find a reliable No. 1 receiver. They did that with Doctson, who doesn't have many weaknesses.