A few weeks ago, I put out my initial 53-man roster prediction. My final has changed a bit since then. These last two preseason games helped finalize my decisions.
What I really like about this potential roster is the versatility. In the backfield we have three very different types of running backs. Our wide receiver room has many different body types and players who can line up all over the formation – including the backfield. Offensive line boasts guys who can slot in at multiple positions, and our tight ends have some very good blockers and guys excellent at finding spaces in zones, including the endzone.
On defense our EDGE rushers all offer something a bit different. Some excel at setting the edge, while others are pass-rush specialists. Many of these players along the defensive line have inside/outside versatility. Linebacker has a great mix of veterans and younger players to develop. The secondary may be the best mix I have seen in Washington in years.
Overall, I do not see many weak spots within of our two deep.
Below are my predictions, followed by some notes.
Offense: 24
QB: 2
- Jayden Daniels
- Marcus Mariota
RB: 4
- Austin Ekeler
- Chris Rodriguez
- Bill Croskey-Merritt
- Jeremy McNichols
WR: 5
- Terry McLaurin
- Deebo Samuel
- Noah Brown
- Jaylin Lane
- Luke McCaffrey
TE: 4
- Zach Ertz
- John Bates
- Ben Sinnott
- Colson Yankoff
OL: 9
- Laremy Tunsil
- Brandon Coleman
- Tyler Biadasz
- Andrew Wylie
- Josh Conerly Jr.
- George Fant
- Nick Allegretti
- Chris Paul
- Timothy McKay
*Sam Cosmi begins the season on IR
Defense: 26
DL (DT and EDGE): 10
- Daron Payne
- Javon Kinlaw
- Jer’Zhan Newton
- Sheldon Day
- Deatrich Wise Jr.
- Dorance Armstrong
- Javontae Jean-Baptiste
- Von Miller
- Jacob Martin
- Clelin Ferrell
LB: 6
- Bobby Wagner
- Frankie Luvu
- Jordan Magee
- Kain Medrano
- Nick Bellore
- Ale Kaho
CB: 5
- Marshon Lattimore
- Trey Amos
- Mike Sainristil
- Noah Igbinoghene
- Jonathan Jones
S: 5
- Quan Martin
- Will Harris
- Jeremy Reaves
- Percy Butler
- Tyler Owens
Special Teams: 3
K: 1
P: 1
LS: 1
Notes:
- I was torn between keeping two or three quarterbacks. In my initial prediction. I kept three. In my final, the number is two as both Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson looked horrible.
- I went with three running backs in my initial but changed that to four in my final.
- I dropped down to five wide receivers in my final prediction, as I did not think anyone really stood out and showed they deserved a roster spot. This could be an area where we add someone off waivers.
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