Redskins: 3 Players who should be roster locks after Tampa Bay game

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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Nate Sudfeld #2 of the Washington Redskins throws to an open receiver during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 31, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

2. Nate Sudfeld

Nate Sudfeld was a sixth round pick in the 2016 NFL draft and has been a Redskins project for two years now. He drafted as the guy who can come in and become a solid career backup for Washington. While Sudfeld hadn’t shown much in his year plus in Washington, Thursday night’s game was a strong outing for the second year passer that should land him a roster spot on the final 53.

The young signal caller went the distance for Washington playing every offensive snap and looked sharp doing so. Sudfeld completed 22 of 33 passes for 228 yards and posted an 86.4 rating. Throwing crisp, accurate passes, Sudfeld raised eyebrows and silenced those who claim he should be on the outside looking in for Saturdays cut deadline.

Ball placement and poise were key for the passer and it showed when he made impressive throws down field, and was able to escape a collapsing pocket and get the ball out before he was sacked. Sudfeld reassured the coaching staff of his potential and most likely cemented his spot on the team.