Redskins rookie rundown: How has the 2019 class performed so far?

Redskins offensive linemen

Wes Martin and Ross Pierschbacher, drafted in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively, don’t have the expectations of higher draft picks weighing down their shoulders. But even without the weight, these rookies have struggled to find consistency.

Martin has had some time with the first-team unit at left guard, though he was most recently seen on the second team. He’s been playing exclusively at left guard in training camp practices, and while his strength is undeniable, he has yet to figure out how to maximize his power on the field. That will come with time, and for a prospect like Martin, who lacks great athleticism and length, it has to.

Pierschbacher hasn’t sniffed starting reps; he’s instead believed to be a piece of the Redskins depth on the interior offensive line. Even then, however, he’ll need to make some strides if he expects to be effective in that role. He’s no more athletic than Wes Martin, and he lacks the strength and anchor that Martin has. Pierschbacher’s experience should be standing out amongst other young offensive linemen, and it isn’t yet.

Update: For some reason, I forgot Cole Holcomb, so I’ve decided to lump him in with the other fifth-rounder. Holcomb has been very good, showing off his athletic promise, and there’s actually a chance he could work his way into the regular rotation at linebacker; they’ve been giving him some first-team reps with Shaun Dion Hamilton, Jon Bostic, and Josh Harvey-Clemons. For more on Holcomb, you can read this piece by our own Russell Shavatt.