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Three best Washington Football Team position battles to watch

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the start of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the start of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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ASHBURN, VA – JUNE 09: Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Football Team catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 9, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA – JUNE 09: Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Football Team catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 9, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

2. Wide receiver No. 3: Dyami Brown vs. The Field

The Washington Football Team has a lot of depth at the receiver position, but it’s uncertain who will emerge as the No. 3 receiver for the team. Fans are assuming that third-round rookie Dyami Brown will eventually take on that role, but there are many options and ways that Washington could line up at receiver.

Here’s a run-down of each potential third receiver for the team.

Dyami Brown. The third-round rookie is a speedster and was productive during his time at North Carolina. If he’s ready out of the chute, he should have a chance to emerge as great, speed-based partner for Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel. If not, he may be a situational guy and could see some bigger-bodied players get action ahead of him.

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Cam Sims. Sims was the No. 2 receiver for Washington last year and did very well. He made some nice contested catches but was at his best making plays with his long strides in space. The 6-foot-5 receiver should have a chance to start if Brown isn’t ready. If not, he will be a top backup and great situational weapon for Washington to take advantage of in the red zone.

Antonio Gandy-Golden. Gandy-Golden didn’t do much during his rookie season, but he was a fourth-round pick coming out of Liberty who dealt with injuries. It was always going to take him some time to develop. He has a solid 6-foot-4 frame and could break out if he develops properly.

Kelvin Harmon. The former sixth-round pick from NC State is big at 6-foot-2 and is a contested-catch maven, so that could be something that’s welcome in the Washington receiving corps. However, he missed last season with a torn ACL and was selected by a previous regime.

Could Ron Rivera and Co. like Harmon enough to start him? Sure, especially if he can become a red-zone weapon. However, if they’re looking for better speed and separation, Harmon might not be their guy. He’s a real wild card in the receiver room. He could start and he could be cut. There is a wide range of outcomes for him.

Adam Humphries. If Ron Rivera and Scott Turner want to play Curtis Samuel outside, Humphries could be a slot starter. He has experience working with Ryan Fitzpatrick and when healthy has been a solid, reliable receiver. He will see a fair amount of action either way. It’s just a matter of whether or not he’s a starter for Washington.

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