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One thing to keep in mind about this rookie class: The fact that more rookies are on the bubble is a good thing. If the Redskins somehow kept all 12 rookies, or even, say, 10 of them, it would not mean it was a terrific class. Rather, it would mean the roster was pretty bare. Don’t forget, the Redskins kept nine of their 10 rookies in 2008, with Rob Jackson making the practice squad. Four players now remain.

From this group, I could see six players making the roster with several more on the practice squad. If, in a couple years, they ended up with three of four starters and a couple more backups from this group, that would be considered a good draft. And that’s a realistic vision for this group.


LB Ryan Kerrigan

Stock: Same. Made another effort sack – not trying to minimize it because many great rushers make these -- against Baltimore. He’s improving with his takeoff, but needs to get used to hearing hard counts in certain situations (third and long). Just more of the learning curve.

DE Jarvis Jenkins

Stock: Down, for obvious reasons (uh-oh, a Mike Shanahan-ism). Too bad because the start of the Ravens game might have been his best showing. The problem with losing Jenkins is they don’t have another player who can do what he could. Had he just been a run stopper that would be one thing, but his ability to collapse the pocket was big.

WR Leonard Hankerson

Stock: Same. Haven’t seen a reason to bump him up or down. He made a nice grab, reaching low for a catch vs. the Ravens. Those big hands help in this situation. Still see him on pace to help in some situations. But still need to see consistency with his hands. Also, the experts say receiver is one of the toughest positions to adapt to in the NFL; how hard will it be after this sort of offseason?

RB Roy Helu