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Re-examining the Redskins CB battle after Orlando Scandrick’s release

By Jacob Camenker

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 10: Defensive backs Joshua Holsey #20 and Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins break up a pass intended for wide receiver Chris Matthews #13 of the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 10: Defensive backs Joshua Holsey #20 and Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins break up a pass intended for wide receiver Chris Matthews #13 of the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 30: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates a tackle during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 30: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates a tackle during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

Adonis Alexander

The other Virginia Tech Hokie DB that the Redskins added to their roster was Adonis Alexander. He was selected in the sixth round of the Supplemental draft and added to a crowded defensive backfield at the time. Now, it seems that his role is going to be a bit more defined.

Alexander has good size and physicality and seems like he will have a good chance to make the team. After all, the team did think enough of him to pull the trigger on him in the Supplemental draft, and Alexander has a bit of potential versatility, as he played both corner and safety during his collegiate career.

Of course, it’s worth noting that the Redskins did select him to serve as a corner, but he could cross-train at the safety position to give the team yet another versatile piece that performs in multiple roles. Those types of players are valuable in the NFL, and Alexander will have a chance to develop into that.

It also helps Alexander’s cause that he was recruited to Virginia Tech partially by the Redskins current defensive backs coach, Torrian Gray. It seems probable that Gray had a say when the team selected Alexander and he could have a plan for Alexander in the secondary.

Alexander is also one of the bigger corners on the Redskins roster at 6-foot-3, so he could add some needed physicality, tackling ability, and length to the outside when needed. He seems like a good complement to the other smaller backups the Redskins are likely to carry, and he will probably be the primary backup on the outside unless Stroman becomes the all-purpose backup. Either way, Alexander seems like he will make the squad.

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