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Washington Redskins post-NFL Draft 53-man roster projection

By Ian Cummings

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 24: Holder Tress Way #5 looks on as kicker Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins kicks a second half field goal against the Denver Broncos at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 24: Holder Tress Way #5 looks on as kicker Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins kicks a second half field goal against the Denver Broncos at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Special Teams

Roster Projection: Dustin Hopkins, Tress Way, Nick Sundberg

Roster Locks: Dustin Hopkins, Nick Sundberg

Offseason Sleepers: Sam Irwin-Hill

This position group should be easy to predict.

There’s no way that the Washington Redskins sign anyone other than Dustin Hopkins and Nick Sundberg at kicker and long snapper. The latter is getting older, and they could use competition for Dustin Hopkins, but they would have signed alternative players already if they planned on bringing anyone else in.

The only special teams position that may experience some turnover is punter. Earlier in the offseason, the Washington Redskins bought in Sam Irwin-Hill to compete with Tress Way. Way has more experience and is very likely to win the job against the Australian punter. But Irwin-Hill could win. We’ve seen crazier things happen.

Next: Analyzing the Washington Redskins veteran defensive linemen

Overall, the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster looks strong right now. There are some areas of weakness, but few positions truly lack a starter, and almost every position has adequate depth, something they lacked last year. Agree or disagree with our roster projections? Be sure to voice your opinion in the comments below!

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