Redskins 2019 NFL Draft top twenty edge rusher big board

I like upside. It’s important to never get too hung up on what a prospect is, if they aren’t as developed as they would ideally be at this stage. Projecting what a prospect can be is part of the evaluation process, and if we’re going off of those projections, then Oregon’s Justin Hollins needs to be talked about more.

At 6-foot-5, 248, with arms nearing 34 inches in length, Hollins has the desired physical profile that teams seek out of their edge rushers. And from a movement perspective, he’s better than most. He tested as a linebacker at the NFL Combine, thus inflating his positional percentiles. But his times were still very impressive for his size, in various drills. He logged a blazing 1.55 10-yard split, a 36.5-inch vertical, and a three-cone time just over seven seconds, showcasing his athletic ability.

On tape, Hollins flashes these traits, but consistency still remains to be found. He has the requisite strength to impose himself on the edge, but it doesn’t always show up, and the same can be said for his pass rushing moves; he seems to have an understanding of what works, and but implementing those moves, with his athleticism, is a work in progress.

Hollins is a pick for the future more than anything; he doesn’t have the consistency as a pass defender or a run defender to warrant an early-round selection. But in the middle of the draft, Hollins is a good investment to consider. He gives very good effort on every down, and with his culmination of traits, he has starting upside, most comfortably as a 3-4 outside linebacker, thus fitting the Redskins scheme.