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Washington Redskins Unheralded Players: FS Jeremy Reaves

By Ian Cummings

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 3: Cornerback Jeremy Reaves #1 of the South Alabama Jaguars helmet comes off while tackling wide receiver Fred Ross #8 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi. The South Alabama Jaguars defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 21-20. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 3: Cornerback Jeremy Reaves #1 of the South Alabama Jaguars helmet comes off while tackling wide receiver Fred Ross #8 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi. The South Alabama Jaguars defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 21-20. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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MOBILE, AL – SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Bra’Lon Cherry #13 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack attempts to avoid a tackle by Jeremy Reaves #9 of the South Alabama Jaguars on September 26, 2015 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL – SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Bra’Lon Cherry #13 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack attempts to avoid a tackle by Jeremy Reaves #9 of the South Alabama Jaguars on September 26, 2015 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

How Jeremy Reaves can make the Redskins roster

Reaves’ path to the Redskins 53-man roster looks a lot like his path to the NFL Draft. Reaves wouldn’t have even been in the draft conversation if it wasn’t for one thing on his resume: Production.

Reaves put himself on the map by transcending the competition in an albeit weak conference, and now, granted another offseason to prove himself, he needs to have the preseason circled on his calendar. He doesn’t stand out with any notable measurables, so for Reaves to win anything, he’ll need to first win on the field, and make a tangible impression on the game.

We don’t often see players win roster spots in preseason alone; there are often whispers over the course of an offseason. Reaves can put himself in good graces with hard work and dedication, but how he’ll truly separate himself is with his ability to simply make plays on the ball.

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If Reaves can do that, then he can have a shot at holding a spot on the 53-man roster. If not, another practice squad stint could also be in his future.

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