![The Redskins' draft in 2011 largely paid dividends, with significant contributions from most of their picks. Roy Helu (top left/Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times) set a franchise rookie record with three straight 100-yard games.; linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (top right/Andrew Harnik/The WashingtonTimes) returned an interception for a touchdown against the Giants in the opener; Jarvis Jenkins (bottom left/(Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times) tore an ACL in the preseason but figures prominently in their plans and running back Evan Royster (bottom right/Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times) was a workhorse down the stretch.
"The scouts enjoy working with coach [Mike] Shanahan through the draft more than anybody we've had because he continues up to draft day asking their opinions." Scott Campbell, director of player personnel (center/Associated Press)](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2012/01/29/scottcampbellredskinsfinal_s878x377.jpg?68549752843c9e8ab9faff3fc9aea38d0d8ef061)
The Redskins' draft in 2011 largely paid dividends, with significant contributions from most of their picks. Roy Helu (top left/Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times) set a franchise rookie record with three straight 100-yard games.; linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (top right/Andrew Harnik/The WashingtonTimes) returned an interception for a touchdown against the Giants in the opener; Jarvis Jenkins (bottom left/(Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times) tore an ACL in the preseason but figures prominently in their plans and running back Evan Royster (bottom right/Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times) was a workhorse down the stretch. "The scouts enjoy working with coach [Mike] Shanahan through the draft more than anybody we've had because he continues up to draft day asking their opinions." Scott Campbell, director of player personnel (center/Associated Press)
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