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Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Finding the next developmental quarterback

By Ian Cummings

DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 20: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils drops back to pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Virginia won 28-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 20: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils drops back to pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Virginia won 28-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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STILLWATER, OK – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Brett Rypien #4 of the Boise State Broncos looks to hand off the ball against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos 44-21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Brett Rypien #4 of the Boise State Broncos looks to hand off the ball against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos 44-21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

Brett Rypien – Boise State

We covered Brett Rypien, the nephew of Redskins legend Mark Rypien, in an earlier Saturday Spotlight segment, and since then, the Boise State quarterback has fallen off a bit. In the two weeks following his spotlighted matchup with the Wyoming Cowboys, Rypien threw for 49 completions on 79 attempts, amassing 469 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions. In a loss against San Diego State, he was especially off, throwing for just above four yards per attempt.

Last week, however, Rypien got himself back on track. In a 56-28 win against the Colorado State Rams, Rypien threw for 308 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions, completing 85 percent of his passes.

Regardless of his performance from this point on, Rypien has shown traits that suggest he could have a bountiful future at the next level. He’s a bit on the small side for a quarterback, but he still fits within the prototypical range. He couples adequate size with adequate mobility, fluid mechanics, a gunslinger’s mentality, and an elastic arm that can make all the throws.

Consistency is an issue with touch throws, as he can float them too far, or put too much juice on them. For Rypien, it’s all about becoming comfortable with his own skill set. Throughout his college career, we’ve seen him progress year after year, and he’s one of the 2018 NFL Draft’s biggest risers at the quarterback position.

Rypien won’t go in Round 1, but if the Redskins are looking for a mid-round player with room to grow, but intriguing potential at the same time, Rypien would be a perfect player to put under Alex Smith’s wing for a year or two. And who wouldn’t love to see the name ‘Rypien’ back in burgundy and gold?

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