The Redskins' first two draft picks in 2015, Brandon Scherff and Preston Smith have used each other as competition and motivation during their first week in the NFL.
When the Redskins selected offensive lineman Brandon Scherff and linebacker Preston Smith with their first two picks of this year’s NFL Draft, they were achieving their goal of acquiring getting bigger, physical players and addressing two important needs.
Now, after having completed their first week in the NFL, including the weekend’s rookie minicamp, both Scherff and Smith have shaken off professional jitters and renewed some confidence in their abilities, gaining a better sense of how they’ll fit on the team.