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Redskins Training Camp Profiles: Quarterbacks

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Football Team scrambles with the ball in the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Football Team scrambles with the ball in the first half against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 30: Steven Montez #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes throws a pass against the Utah Utes during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 30: Steven Montez #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes throws a pass against the Utah Utes during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) /

Steven Montez

Experience: 1st season

Draft Status: Undrafted in 2020

2019 Stats: 12 games, 63 percent completion rate, 2,808 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, 10 interceptions at Colorado

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2020 Outlook: Washington was lucky to land Montez as an undrafted free agent. The Colorado product has a lot of great physical tools and a 6-5 frame to boot. His production never quite matched up with his ceiling but at the next level, he could develop into a quality player with time to season.

At just 23, if Montez impresses in camp, he could give Washington one of the league’s best young quarterback rooms. But with a shorter offseason, he may have trouble making the 53-man roster.

Expected Role: Developmental quarterback. Montez will be the key third quarterback to take reps late in preseason games — however many of those are played in 2020. The preseason has already been halved, but the young passer will get a chance to prove himself. Other than that, he’ll audition for a scout team role and will have a chance to prove that he belongs at the NFL level moving forward.

For Montez, making small steps will be important. First, show that he can be a quality backup. Then, work toward showing starter skills. But for now, he’s a developmental project.

Status: Likely practice squader. Washington shouldn’t be looking to carry three quarterbacks on their gameday roster. Considering that Haskins and Allen are both about as young as Montez, they have more upside and are more proven at the NFL level. Montez should still stick around the organization as a scout team quarterback and if he impresses on the practice squad, perhaps he’ll make the team in 2021. But for now, a spot on the 53-man roster seems unlikely.

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