The Redskins headed into the 2009 NFL Draft with little to work with, thanks to their incompetent player personnel director Vinny Cerrato.

Cerrato proved again why he is the worst at what he does in the 2009 NFL Draft. He chose to ignore the team’s needs, as well as better players, while choosing projects. It makes one wonder if he drafts by throwing darts at names, or draws the names out of a hat blindfolded.

The whole draft wasn’t a complete disaster, so let us review it :

13. BRIAN ORAKPO, DE, TEXAS= Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. In spite of the incompetent Vinny Cerrato, the Skins lucked out and wisely grabbed Orakpo. He should have fun lining up next to Haynesworth, and open things up for Andre Carter.

80. KEVIN BARNES, CB, MARYLAND = Barnes can play any scheme, and really hits hard. He needs to hit the weight room to stay healthy, but he adds much needed depth.

158. CODY GLENN, LB, NEBRASKA= A WEIRD PICK. A former RB with good speed, but is very raw. He has character issues, and his toughness is in question. Doubtful he would have been drafted, but Washington has the incompetent Vinny Cerrato making these picks. Glenn is a special teamer, unless he somehow develops into more.

186. ROBERT HENSON, LINEBACKER, TCU = A small linebacker at 6′ 228, he is fast. He might get a look at safety, but will certainly try to help on special teams.

221. EDDIE WILLIAMS, TE, IDAHO = He projects as an H-Back/ FB type. Hard worker, but in a crowded position.

243. MARKO MITCHELL, WR, NEVADA = Tall, and a good leaper. He has an intriguing set of skills. Might be a guy worth developing.

BREAKDOWN: Getting Orakpo might be best defined as, “Even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while”. That blind furry rat is Cerrato.

Barnes was actually one of the few picks, besides Orakpo, to like. I have seen this kid grow as a Terp. He really brings it as a hitter, and he is very good in any coverage scheme. Maryland has been producing many good DB’s for the NFL lately, and Barnes should continue that tradition if he stays healthy.

The Glenn pick is bothersome. Yes, the Redskins desperately need linebackers. Glenn? He isn’t really one yet. He is an athlete with character issues. WILL DAVIS, a pass rusher from Ilinois, somehow had fallen on the board and has a much bigger upside.

Henson is too small to be an NFL linebacker. I assume they drafted him for special teams, but sitting right on the board was a much better special teams player just a few miles away from Fed Ex Field. MOISE FOKOU, of Maryland,is a special teams star and has a chance to play linebacker in the pros. Now Fokou is an Eagle, thanks to Cerrato passing on him. Davis was also still available.

The Williams pick was not another wasted pick on a tight end, like Cerrato did last year on Fred Davis of USC. Though it is highly doubtful Williams makes the team, he is built for the West Coast offensive system the Redskins employ. I suspect he was picked to get a look to see if he can replace Mike Sellers one day.

Mitchell has a real shot, in my opinion, of making the squad. Malcolm Kelly, another of Cerrato’s wasted draft picks last year, is slower than an iceberg and produced nothing in 2008. Mitchell is very raw, but has excellent skills. All it takes is his being coached up to reach his potential.

The Redskins draft will have Orakpo’s face on it. Behind the P.R. gloss, you see missing draft picks that the Miami Dolphins used by bamboozeling Cerrato for high draft pick in exchange for a washed up, and Hollywood bound, Jason Taylor.

Using the few picks they had on projects is unacceptable for team that missed the playoffs. Especially after witnessing all their division rivals upgrade significantly. The only reason they do not get a failing grade is because of the Orakpo and Barnes picks.

GRADE : C -