Antonio Gandy-Golden ready to shine in golden opportunity with Redskins
ROANOKE, Va. – Prior to the NFL Draft, Antonio Gandy-Golden told us he had one official meeting with a team at the combine— the Dallas Cowboys. But it proved to be their division rival, the Washington Redskins who drafted him in the fourth round. I feel like anywhere I would’ve gone I would’ve definitely pushed to try to do that so I don’t feel like being here changed too much. But I definitely feel like I can at least play with the guys that are there. I feel like they can help me out and I feel like I can help them as well,” said Gandy-Golden.
Washington Redskins have successful weekend, draft eight players, including #2 overall Chase Young
In the fourth round, the Washington Redskins selected Saahdiq Charles (No. Then, the Washington Redskins selected wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden in the fourth round (No. With the 156th pick, the Washington Redskins selected San Diego State center Keith Ismael in the fifth round. The Washington Redskins also selected linebacker Khaleke Hudson in the fifth round (No. The Washington Redskins finally selected Kamren Curl in the seventh round (No.
The Washington Redskins take Liberty WR Antonio Gandy-Golden in 4th round, 142nd overall
The Washington Redskins have selected wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden in the fourth round (No. Gandy-Golden immediately became an important piece of the Flames' offense with 21 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns. Over the next three seasons, Gandy-Golden had at least 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He finished his senior season third among FBS receivers in receptions (79) and yards (1,396). “When he does catch [the ball], he has an innate ability to add yardage after the catch,” NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein wrote in his draft profile.
Pick-Six: Most intriguing players left after Day 2 of draft
Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) passes in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. After four quarterbacks went off the board in the first round of the NFL Draft, Jalen Hurts of Oklahoma was the only QB taken in rounds two and three on Friday. That means Saturday when rounds four through seven are completed, at least a few notable passers will be available. And more than a few other intriguing players, especially if you look outside the Power Five schools___Two JakesWashington's Jacob Eason and Georgia's Jake Fromm both entered the draft with a year of eligibility still remaining. Both will go into the final day of the draft waiting to be selected.
Redskins chose versatile offensive weapon in Round 3
Ashburn, Va. – The Washington Redskins get a versatile weapon for quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Allen and the offense in Round 3 of the NFL draft. Antonio Gibson of Memphis was used primarily as a wide receiver with 38 receptions for 735 yards (a 19.3 average) with eight touchdowns. but Gibson also got some mid-season reps at running back, logging 33 carries for 369 yards (an 11.2 ypc) with four touchdowns. They were last in the league in points per game and passing yards per game. The Redskins were 31st in the league in total yards per game and 22nd in rushing yards per game in 2019.
Antonio Gandy-Golden left a footprint a Liberty, hoping to do the same in the NFL
ROANOKE, Va. – He's one of the best wide receivers to ever suit up for the Liberty Flames. Much like the program over the past four years, Antonio Gandy-Golden’s ability and skills were constantly on the rise. He left his footprint in the Hill City and set career records along the way. Now he’s preparing to get the call of a lifetime, with the upcoming NFL Draft. He said the time spent with them two paid off at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine.
Juan Thornhill selected in NFL Draft
Former Altavista and Virginia star defensive back Juan Thornhill has been selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft. Thornhill was the 31st pick of the second round, or the 62rd overall pick. His 2018 campaign included 98 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 7 pass breakups. Thornhill was a star quarterback in high school at Altavista, helping lead his team to back-to-back VHSL 1A state championships. He was a starter and star on the Colonels basketball team, that captured 3 VHSL 1A state titles.