Toney, meanwhile, is projected to be selected at No. 19 by the Washington Football Team. Throughout draft season, this has been one of his most commonly projected landing spots.
Toney still needs some refining, but his versatility, explosiveness and nose for the end zone would immediately help an offense that registered the second-fewest yards per play and eighth-fewest points scored in 2020. His skill set will be effective in the quick game, as Washington finds ways to get the ball in his hands.
John Keim on his fit with Washington: Toney would fit well with offensive coordinator Scott Turner, who likes versatility. He can be moved around and even align in the backfield on occasion. Washington might add a free-agent receiver too. After all, Terry McLaurin was targeted 83 more times than the next highest receiver in 2020.
This is a Washington offense that desperately needs to add more targets in the passing game, and though it has a lot of quarterback questions to address, it’s likely not finding the answer with the 19th pick. Toney would give presumed starter Taylor Heinicke more to work with in 2021.
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