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Washington Football Team training camp profiles: Tight End

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 20: Jeremy Sprinkle #87 of Washington looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the game at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 20: Jeremy Sprinkle #87 of Washington looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the game at FedExField on October 20, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Tight end Caleb Wilson of UCLA catches a pass during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Tight end Caleb Wilson of UCLA catches a pass during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Caleb Wilson

Experience: 2nd season

Draft Status: 2019 seventh-round pick, 254th overall (Mr. Irrelevant)

2019 Stats: N/a

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2020 Outlook: Caleb Wilson was considered to be a potential early Day 3 pick in 2019 but lasted until the final pick of the draft. He failed to make the Cardinals team and latched on with Washington late in the season amid injuries they had at the tight end position.

Wilson has 4.56 speed and a variety of ways to win as a receiver. Given the team’s lack of solid pass catchers, Wilson could surprise and emerge as a contributor. He’s a bit unheralded compared to some of the other young tight ends on the roster, but he has the raw skills needed to make an impact… provided that he does well at training camp.

Expected Role: Like Richard Rodgers, Wilson will compete for a job with the team based on his receiving skill set. He’s not much of a blocker and will need to add more strength to be considered one. Still, as Wilson showed during his college years, he has what it takes to be a dynamic middle-of-the-field threat. So, if he can show off those skills again, he could be a receiving backup for the team.

Status: Roster hopeful and likely practice squader. Wilson is probably one of the most likely dark horses to make the roster at this position. His receiving skills are simply that good and he is still just 24 years old. If he’s not a strong enough blocker, he can take another year to develop on the practice squad. He’d be a good stash with upside considering Washington’s issues at the tight end position.

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