So, what are you're predictions as to who amongst the rookies will make the team? Practice squad? Released?
Here is what I think will happen...
Rd. 1 - Ryan Kerrigan
He will be an opening day starter and should have a good season. He will make steady progress throughout 2011 and be a solid performer by the season's end.
Rd. 2 - Jarvis Jenkins
He will be an impact player and has an outside chance to be ROTY-D. One of the best selections in round two.
Rd. 3 - Leonard Hankerson
He should start the season as the 5th receiver and see plenty of action - probably moving to 4th receiver by mid-season. I can see him hauling in thirty catches in '11 - maybe close to forty if he can get rid of the dropsies.
Rd. 4 - Roy Helu
He is going to see a lot of action and could gain around 700 yards in his rookie campaign. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have at least three long runs for TDs.
Rd. 5 - DeJon Gomes
DeJon will get plenty of playing time and could have a special knack for big plays. Gomes will end the tenures of Kareem Moore and Chris Horton. He could be the steal of the fifth round.
Rd. 5 - Niles Paul
Niles Paul is heading to the practice squad. He is a long term project who could fit in as a fourth receiver in two or three years.
Rd. 6 - Evan Royster
Royster will have a fine first year in the burgundy and gold. Look for him to gain 200 to 300 yards on the ground and provide those needed tough yards from scrimmage. Those numbers may sound a bit low, but with Hightower and Helu, Royster will provide the Redskins with depth and quality when the starters need a breather.
Rd. 6 - Aldrick Robinson
He won't be on the opening day roster and he could fall short of making the practice squad as well. I'm predicting that he will need to catch on with another team.
Rd. 7 - Brandyn Thompson
A hard worker who will be placed on the practice squad. Perhaps there will come a day when he can be on the fifty-three man roster, but it will take patience, some luck, and a strong work ethic.
Rd. 7 - Maurice Hurt
He is going to the practice squad as a long term project. Look for the team to upgrade the depth on the OL when final cuts are made by all teams. Hurt will need to dedicate himself to the weight room and learning the ZBS. He can provide depth in the future if he is willing to commit to working hard.
Rd. 7 - Markus White
Markus has a chance to be on the opening day roster, but the next two preseason games will be a test. He is probably going to the practice squad, but will be on the fifty-three man roster in the future - but only if another team doesn't sign him to a deal from the Redskins PS.
Rd. 7 - Chris Neild
You can't fault his desire and determination. Chris Neild is likely heading to the practice squad, but he could be snatched up by another team. If not, he has a future with the Redskins.
UDFAs
Unfortunately for many of them, they were not able to be signed immediately following the draft and this is to their detriment. Very few, if any, will be on the practice squad.
Here is what I think will happen...
Rd. 1 - Ryan Kerrigan
He will be an opening day starter and should have a good season. He will make steady progress throughout 2011 and be a solid performer by the season's end.
Rd. 2 - Jarvis Jenkins
He will be an impact player and has an outside chance to be ROTY-D. One of the best selections in round two.
Rd. 3 - Leonard Hankerson
He should start the season as the 5th receiver and see plenty of action - probably moving to 4th receiver by mid-season. I can see him hauling in thirty catches in '11 - maybe close to forty if he can get rid of the dropsies.
Rd. 4 - Roy Helu
He is going to see a lot of action and could gain around 700 yards in his rookie campaign. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have at least three long runs for TDs.
Rd. 5 - DeJon Gomes
DeJon will get plenty of playing time and could have a special knack for big plays. Gomes will end the tenures of Kareem Moore and Chris Horton. He could be the steal of the fifth round.
Rd. 5 - Niles Paul
Niles Paul is heading to the practice squad. He is a long term project who could fit in as a fourth receiver in two or three years.
Rd. 6 - Evan Royster
Royster will have a fine first year in the burgundy and gold. Look for him to gain 200 to 300 yards on the ground and provide those needed tough yards from scrimmage. Those numbers may sound a bit low, but with Hightower and Helu, Royster will provide the Redskins with depth and quality when the starters need a breather.
Rd. 6 - Aldrick Robinson
He won't be on the opening day roster and he could fall short of making the practice squad as well. I'm predicting that he will need to catch on with another team.
Rd. 7 - Brandyn Thompson
A hard worker who will be placed on the practice squad. Perhaps there will come a day when he can be on the fifty-three man roster, but it will take patience, some luck, and a strong work ethic.
Rd. 7 - Maurice Hurt
He is going to the practice squad as a long term project. Look for the team to upgrade the depth on the OL when final cuts are made by all teams. Hurt will need to dedicate himself to the weight room and learning the ZBS. He can provide depth in the future if he is willing to commit to working hard.
Rd. 7 - Markus White
Markus has a chance to be on the opening day roster, but the next two preseason games will be a test. He is probably going to the practice squad, but will be on the fifty-three man roster in the future - but only if another team doesn't sign him to a deal from the Redskins PS.
Rd. 7 - Chris Neild
You can't fault his desire and determination. Chris Neild is likely heading to the practice squad, but he could be snatched up by another team. If not, he has a future with the Redskins.
UDFAs
Unfortunately for many of them, they were not able to be signed immediately following the draft and this is to their detriment. Very few, if any, will be on the practice squad.