How will Joshua Josephs impact Commanders pass rush as a rookie?
Can Joshua Joseph make his mark as a rookie and help the Commanders pass rush reach new heights?
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie.
We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate an athletic pass rusher from the SEC: EDGE Joshua Josephs , Tennessee Selection: Fifth round, No. 147 overall Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 242 pounds What assistant GM Lance Newmark said : “He has excellent length.
You really feel his range with his upper body and his ability to affect the passer and impact the run game with how long and rangy he is with his upper body. He’s a guy that we’re excited about and we think there’s a lot more to come there in terms of development. ” [RELATED: Why Commanders took Joshua Josephs in NFL Draft ] What Joshua Josephs said: “I set standards high for myself, so I believe I’ll be able to make a very dominant impact on that field and just contribute to the success of our team.
“…I’m very ball savvy. I really understand the game and I understand concepts and I watch a lot of film. That’s one of my biggest strengths.