Chad Ryland can beat his further factors

Hogs Haven takes a have a look at 2023 NFL Draft candidates who may add to the Commanders

• By KyleSmithforGM

• on March 30, 2023 8:01 p.m

Chad Rylandok
Faculty: Maryland | Convention: massive 10
College expertise: Senior | Age: 22 (?)
Peak Weight: 6’0” / 183lbs
Estimated Draft Standing: Rounds 6-7

Participant Comp: Rodrigo Blankenship

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Participant overview

Ryland performed the primary 4 years of his school profession at Japanese Michigan, the place he finally turned the staff’s high scorer. He transferred to the College of Maryland for his senior season and completed because the second staff in All Large 10 choice behind Michigan’s Jake Moody. Ryland turned the primary kicker in UMD historical past to hit two 50+ yard kicks in a sport.

Ryland additionally had 4 area objectives within the Senior Bowl and helped lead his staff to victory.

Strengthen

• Had 5 years of faculty expertise.
• Extraordinarily correct at further factors all through his profession (97%).
• Was excellent at area objectives shorter than 40 yards in his senior season.

weaknesses

• Has typically skilled chilly streaks.

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How it will match

Washington had one thing of a revolving door at foosball throughout Ron Rivera’s time right here. In actual fact, for some time it appeared just like the kickers could be the one gamers to undergo the results of the staff’s poor play, with Dustin Hopkins and Chris Blewitt being axed in fast succession for the 2021 season.

For a short while Joey Slye appeared like a long run reply, however whereas Slye can hit the bombs and go 4 for six from 50+ yards in 2022, he has struggled with the quick stuff all through his profession, lacking 4 out of 28 further factors final yr (86%).

It’s time for some actual competitors at camp, and Ryland would see to it. Final season, Ryland had Slye’s area objective proportion (83%), caught three kicks for 50 yards and was near-perfect along with his further factors, going 39-40 (98%). Ryland (or one other rookie kicker like Michigan’s Jake Moody) would possible be a expertise improve over Slye and save the staff essential cap spot. Dropping Slye this offseason would save the staff $1.85 million.

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