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Washington Redskins 2009 NFL Draft Review

(Sports Network) -

1 - Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas (6-3, 263); 3 - Kevin Barnes, CB, Maryland (6-0, 187); 5 - Cody Glenn, LB, Nebraska (6-0, 244); 6 - Robert Henson, LB, TCU (6-0, 240); 7 - Eddie Williams, TE/FB, Idaho (6-1, 239); 7 - Marko Mitchell, WR, Nevada (6-4, 218)

Analysis: The Redskins didn't trade up to draft Mark Sanchez as some expected, instead holding firm at No. 13 and ending up with one of the Draft's top defensive players. Orakpo is a bit on the light side at the moment, but will be expected to shore up a pass rush that is perennially among the league's worst. The Skins went local by taking Barnes with their next pick, who needs work and may not be physical enough to contend with NFC East receivers. Glenn is a converted running back who will be a special-teamer at best. Washington was seen as being in the market for an offensive playmaker and a tackle candidate, and ended up with neither until the seventh round, making this yet another failed draft effort for Washington.

Bottom Line: Orakpo made sense, but team failed to get even a shade better offensively.

Grade: D

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