Redskins: Predicting the 2020 stats for each incoming rookie

Keith Ismael

There’s a chance Keith Ismael becomes a big part of the Redskins offense in the near future. Chase Roullier’s contract expires after the 2020 season, and if Washington lets him go, Ismael could be next in line to take the starting center job.

But for now, Roullier is the one big roadblock between Ismael and consistent contribution. Ismael will likely make the roster, as he’s a better athlete than last year’s fifth-round pick Ross Pierschbacher. But Roullier has firm control of the starting job, and unless he gets injured, he likely won’t play badly enough to give it up.

Ismael will likely see time as a rotational lineman, and given his collegiate experience at all interior spots on the line, he has the versatility to see the field as a rotational guard as well. That said, Ismael’s time as a starter, if it ever comes, certainly won’t come in 2020. Even if he gets the opportunity, he still needs time to add strength at the NFL level.

Keith Ismael Prediction: 12 games, no starts