Washington Redskins Training Camp Profile: WR Terry McLaurin

2019 outlook for Redskins WR Terry McLaurin

McLaurin, in college, was known for his work ethic above his exceptional nuance, and for his ability to inspire as a leader over his athletic talent. As long as McLaurin continues to prioritize the foundational building blocks of a player in his development, then he’ll see himself quickly climb up the Redskins depth chart.

Although the chance is relatively slim, McLaurin has a chance to be the team’s No. 1 receiver coming autumn. He’s athletic, he’s smart, he’s consistent, he has history with Dwayne Haskins, and he’s always looking to better his game.

Of course, for all rookies, expectations should be tempered in their first seasons, so it would be brash to say that McLaurin will set the league on fire in 2019. But McLaurin has a chance to carve out an important role in the Redskins offense, and there’s a reasonable scenario where he emerges as the team’s top statistical pass catcher. A stat line of 70-900-8 isn’t out of the question, although a season resembling Jamison Crowder’s rookie year might be a more reasonable floor.

The Redskins receiving core is weak and unproven on paper, when juxtaposed with the rest of the league. But there are players on board who have the upside to challenge that perception, and help the Redskins offense find its pulse again. Terry McLaurin is one of them.