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Ian’s Redskins roster prediction: Surprises at receiver, offensive tackle

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with teammates after returning a kick for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with teammates after returning a kick for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after sacking quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in first half action at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after sacking quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in first half action at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) /

Edge Rusher (4)

Chase Young, Montez Sweat, Ryan Kerrigan, Cameron Malveaux

Isn’t it incredible that the guy pictured above — Ryan Kerrigan, one of the most consistent and dependable Redskins defenders of the past decade — might be the third-best edge rusher for the Redskins this year?

The Redskins’ edge rushing group is a very exciting unit. Chase Young and Montez Sweat should form one of the most athletically gifted edge duos in the league in 2020, and Ryan Kerrigan provides very valuable depth.

As for who the fourth edge rusher will be, that’s a tough call. No one has a strong resume. Jordan Brailford didn’t play last year. Nate Orchard is undersized and hasn’t been a consistent contributor anywhere in his NFL career. James Smith-Williams is a seventh-round rookie dealing with injuries. And Ryan Bee, Jacob’s choice, is admittedly uncertain as well.

Bee and Cameron Malveaux, however, provide something that no one else does here, and that’s the versatility to line up either on the edge or on the interior. Smith-Williams could feasibly put on pounds and make a similar move, but that might take some time.

For now, I’m going with Unheralded Player Cameron Malveaux. Malveaux is a solid athlete for his size, and he has the frame to provide versatility along the line. He was also a captain in college, so he may earn Ron Rivera’s trust early with his work ethic.

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