Breaking down the Redskins cornerback depth chart for 2019
By Ian Cummings
Redskins 2019 top backups
Greg Stroman, Jimmy Moreland
The Redskins top two backups are both just 23 years old, and one is a late-round rookie who’s exceeded expectations thus far. Greg Stroman and Jimmy Moreland aren’t starting-caliber players, but they both have the potential to provide the Redskins with valuable security at cornerback.
Stroman, surprisingly, ended up being the Redskins highest-graded cornerback on Pro Football Focus in 2018. Of course, Pro Football Focus’ raw grades should always be taken with a grain of salt, but the fact that the metrics favor Stroman is promising, this early in his career. His best game came against Tampa Bay, when he logged an 87.0 grade and caught his first and only interception of the season.
There was room for improvement for Stroman, as he allowed a passer rating over 120.0. But Stroman’s best traits shined last season. He showed the ability to mirror receivers, and even against bigger players, he was sticky in coverage, frequently giving himself the best chance to make a play on the ball.
Where Stroman failed to make plays on the ball, the Redskins hope Jimmy Moreland can capitalize. The seventh-round rookie caught 18 interceptions and deflected 63 passes in his four-year college career with the James Madison Dukes, and he got off to a quick start this offseason, picking off over half a dozen passes in minicamp and OTAs. In one practice session, Moreland caught three interceptions in rapid succession, earning the attention of team mates, coaches, and onlookers alike. If he can continue to harness his ability to disrupt the pass at the catch point, then he can carve out a role early in his career.