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Redskins: 3 tryout players who could earn a spot on the team’s 90-man roster

By Jacob Camenker

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Stevens #7 of the Colorado State Rams looks to pass against Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Stevens #7 of the Colorado State Rams looks to pass against Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 26: Ty Schwab #10 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates a third quarter touchdown on a fumble recovery during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field on December 26, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Boston College defeated Maryland 36-30. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 26: Ty Schwab #10 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates a third quarter touchdown on a fumble recovery during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field on December 26, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Boston College defeated Maryland 36-30. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Last year, the Redskins decided to sign Nico Marley after giving him an invite to rookie camp. Marley was an undersized but productive linebacker who impressed during the offseason. While he didn’t make the final roster, he was in contention for a spot, and his tackling ability and instincts gave him a chance to make the team.

Ty Schwab could be a similar player. Schwab comes with more size than Marley, as he has a 6-foot, 240 pound frame. Still, that’s a bit small for a linebacker in the NFL in terms of height. Especially since Schwab’s playing style would make him more of a combination middle/outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense.

That said, Schwab was a productive player for Boston College in his final season. He notched 107 tackles with 4.5 sacks and two interceptions during his senior year in 2017. It looked like he was going to be one of the next solid linebackers to come out of BC, and maybe had a chance to be a late-round pick. Instead, he went undrafted and didn’t make a team in 2017.

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The Redskins should take a long, hard look at Schwab during camp. It’s possible that he has untapped potential, and it’s clear that he has good instincts when watching tape. He overcomes athletic deficiencies and is able to make tackles when he needs to, and seems to be able to break to the ball well. Not to mention, he has good tackling technique, which is a staple of linebackers coming out of Boston College.

Schwab may not make the Redskins team, as they are deep at linebacker. But, he has practice squad potential and could provide value on special teams. In the event that Washington wants to bring some special teams help onto their roster, Schwab could be a logical fit. He could remain on the 90-man unit until the preseason and then would jockey for a position on the roster. As it stands, he is one of the better options of the 46 tryout players so he should get some consideration.

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