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Washington Redskins breakout player candidates for 2019 season

By Michael Shannon

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 and cornerback Fabian Moreau #31 of the Washington Redskins react after a play in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 and cornerback Fabian Moreau #31 of the Washington Redskins react after a play in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on October 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – Shaun Dion Hamilton

So, on the third play of OTAs, your new young stud middle linebacker tears his ACL, and just before training camp starts, your defensive play-caller and most seasoned inside linebacker gets cut. Who do you go to next?

Well, look no further than Shaun Dion Hamilton. The second-year Alabama product is no stranger to leadership roles; during his time at Alabama, Hamilton was the defensive leader, calling the plays from the sideline and getting his teammates lined up in the right positions.

With a strong work ethic, a full year learning the Redskins defensive system, and great communication skills, look for Shaun Dion Hamilton to take over the middle linebacker spot for potentially years to come.

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