2021 NFL Draft: Washington Football Team 7-round mock

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts to a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Cornell Powell #17 of the Clemson Tigers scores a touchdown against Shaun Wade #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Clemson. 115. player. Scouting Report. Wide receiver. 58. Pick Analysis. Cornell Powell

There’s no debate that Terry McLaurin needs more help on the outside. It’s imperative that Washington add multiple receivers to help boost their passing game in the offseason.

Powell is an interesting prospect because it took him a long time to make a real impact at Clemson. He was a non-factor for the Tigers until the 2020 campaign. His lack of track record makes him a gamble early in the draft, but his upside more than justifies the risk in Round 4.

At his best, he’s a classic outside receiver who uses his combination of size and speed to make big plays down the field. His college tape teased the possibility of Powell becoming a big-play option after the catch as well. That versatility gives him a chance to be a quality starter in Washington.

The relevant question with Powell is why it took him so long to make an impact at Clemson. Perhaps he was just covered up by superior NFL prospects during his time with the Tigers. He’s just the sort of boom or bust prospect that teams like to gamble on in the middle rounds.

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