Standouts from the East-West Shrine Game that Redskins could target

There were a few defensive studs that showed up in this game but one who flashed potential as a pass rusher is Kendall Coleman. The Syracuse player may not have a lot of size but he does have speed and showcased some nice pass-rushing moves.

Coleman showed off a nice dip move on the edge against the West’s offense at the end of the first half. By winning there and getting the sack, the West wasn’t able to even attempt a field goal on their final possession of the half. That was a big play and demonstrated that Coleman could find success as rotational edge rusher at the NFL level.

Also, on a reverse to John Hightower, Coleman was able to make a nice open field stop on which he forced Hightower back to the inside and was able to catch the speedy receiver from behind. That open-field athleticism bodes well for Coleman’s potential to serve as a hybrid player though he’ll best fit in on the edge.

Coleman’s best fit may be as a 3-4 rush linebacker, so he might not fit in with the Redskins. But if they believe in his coverage ability enough, perhaps they can find a role for him as a pass rushing linebacker in the 4-3. It’s still more likely that he’d be an undersized rotational end, though.

During his collegiate career, Coleman had 15.5 sacks and 26.5 tackles for loss. His best season came in 2018 when he logged 10 sacks and 12 TFL.