Breaking down the Redskins inside linebacker depth chart for 2019
Roster Hopeful: BJ Blunt
Frankly, the Redskins don’t have a lot of players on their roster that play inside linebacker. The only one that I have missing the roster cut at the moment is BJ Blunt.
Blunt was a solid pickup as an undrafted free agent. The McNeese State product is only 6-feet tall and is a converted safety and has great instincts. He proved to be a great pass rusher in his final year at McNeese State, racking up nine sacks, and could prove to be a good role player at the NFL level.
Still, Blunt has some things he needs to clean up for the next level. He’s a bit on the lighter side and wasn’t always a great tackler in college. He needs to add some extra bulk to his frame and clean up his technique a bit to make him a more successful tackler — especially if he wants to be a hybrid player and play on the edge.
For that reason, I have Blunt on the outside looking in. But if he doesn’t make the roster, he should definitely have a chance to make the practice squad and develop over the course of the season.
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Additionally, one could argue that Marquis Flowers should be included on this portion of the depth chart. He’s a similar player to Blunt as a hybrid edge/inside linebacker, but he would likely play a bit more on the edge thanks to his superior frame. Either way, Flowers is on the outside looking in for a spot as a hybrid linebacker.