How will Joshua Josephs impact Commanders pass rush as a rookie?

*Note: Taken fromMark Tyler’s way-too-early 53-man depth chart

Perfect-world expectations: Josephs’ athleticism helps him quickly adjust to the NFL, with a quality training camp that earns him snaps in the edge-rusher rotation. It’s hard to imagine him taking the lion’s share of snaps from Oweh or Chaisson, even in this idealistic scenario, but he could be a major contributor in the early going. He could help in run defense and as a situational pass rusher, getting after the quarterback at important times. The Commanders need someone like that, and Josephs could well earn that role as a rookie.

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Real-world expectations: Josephs is only 242 pounds. That’s pretty light, even for a standup edge rusher. Draft analysts say he’ll need to bulk up some and add strength, which doesn’t often happen in a compacted offseason between the draft and training camp.

While he has the talent to be a quality NFL player, some technical development is required to help him consistently beat pass protectors. I mean, he was a Day 3 pick for a reason. That’s why Josephs should have a lower bar entering his rookie season. His crazy-massive wingspan suggests he should be good at batting passes and keeping blockers off him, but he’ll need a bigger pass-rush arsenal at this level.

He should see steady action – special teams participation is a given – that increases as the season goes on, with 3-5 sacks as a realistic first-year bar.

What are your expectations for Joshua Josephs in his rookie year? Add them and a stat line – what the heck? — in the comments below.