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2016 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Post Trade Edition

By David Harrison

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Ryan Kelly speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Ryan Kelly speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Kelly is the center from Alabama who many feel may be too big of a reach here at #21, but if the Redskins are serious about giving Kirk Cousins every chance of succeeding, then they need to reach.

For the record I don’t believe he is a reach here, I think he’s that good.  Kelly is hands down the best center in this year’s class and should give Washington the beginnings of a great offensive line.

The Redskins’ running game suffered more because of their line than the talent levels of any of their running backs, and adding Kelly will bring that back as well.

 Previously:  William Jackson III – CB – Houston

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