Redskins roster bubble stock report: Undrafted rookies making their case

Stock Up – Redskins WR Robert Davis

Round 1 went to Darvin Kidsy. Round 2 goes to Robert Davis.

I was hesitant to crown Davis after his Week 1 performance in preseason. I thought he played well, drawing a pass interference penalty and catching a deep touchdown made possible by a broken defensive assignment. But I thought, in his hype, Darvin Kidsy was being somewhat forgotten. Kidsy caught five catches for 85 yards and showed more versatility than Davis at the time.

I still see Kidsy as the more versatile option, but Davis put together another impressive performance on Thursday, making him impossible to ignore. This time, he showcased his ability to take the top off of the defense with a 55-yard touchdown reception from Dwayne Haskins. He gained separation with his explosive athleticism, made a smooth catch on the run, and sailed into the end zone, completing a perfect play. There was doubt that he’d be able to keep his 4.4 speed after suffering a devastating leg injury last year. But now Davis is fully recovered, and he clearly hasn’t lost a step.

Aside from that catch, Davis was quiet. But players only get so many opportunities in preseason, and Davis has made the most of his. Kidsy, meanwhile, was also quiet on Thursday, as he only had two catches for five yards. Both players have elite athletic profiles, and so far, they’re neck and neck for what could either be the No. 6 or No. 7 receiver spot. But Davis won Round 2, and he’s taken the lead in the battle. Not many 6-foot-3 receivers have the speed and burst that he has.

If it were me making the decision, I’d try to keep both of them, potentially at the expense of Kelvin Harmon or Josh Doctson (If that’s realistic). But the NFL isn’t always so diplomatic.