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Redskins Draft WR Josh Doctson With No. 22 Overall Pick

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins selected wide receiver Josh Doctson in the first round (No. 22 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Doctson (6-2, 202) played 36 career games at TCU from 2013-15. During his time with the Horned Frogs, he set school records in receiving yards (2,785) and receiving touchdowns (29) and ranks second in TCU history with 180 career receptions. Including his freshman season at Wyoming in 2011, he completed his collegiate career with 215 receptions, 3,178 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns in 47 games.

Last season, Doctson gained 1,327 receiving yards while setting single-season school records in receptions (79) and receiving touchdowns (14).