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Washington Football Team Training Camp Profiles: Safeties

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Football Team looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Football Team looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Deshazor Everett #22 of the Washington Football Team takes the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Deshazor Everett #22 of the Washington Football Team takes the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Deshazor Everett

Experience: 6th season

Draft Status: Undrafted, 2015

2019 Stats: Seven games, 13 total tackles

2020 Outlook: 2019 was the least productive season of Deshazor Everett‘s career to date, as the core special teamer only played in seven games and rarely played on the defensive side of the ball. His underwhelming first impression to Ron Rivera’s coaching staff on tape could lead to his dismissal, but for now, Everett has experience on his side as one of the team’s longest-tenured defenders.

Expected Role: Everett’s role doesn’t change much from year to year. Since 2015, he’s been known for his prowess on special teams, and although he has enough experience to fill in as a spot-duty defender, he’s not particularly good in that role. He can fill in as a backup strong safety, but special teams is where Everett makes his money, and if he’s kept on the roster this year, that’s where he’ll remain.

Status: It wasn’t until I wrote this that I realized Everett’s spot isn’t as secure as one would think. He was truly underwhelming last year, and there’s nothing tying him to this coaching staff. He doesn’t offer very much versatility, and other young options offer more long-term upside. For now, I’m banking on the value that Everett’s experience provides, but there’s a chance he doesn’t make it to September.

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