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Still Learning, Josh Holsey Made The Most Of His Rookie Year

During his rookie season, cornerback Josh Holsey leaned on veteran DeAngelo Hall for advice and mentoring as the seventh-round draft pick made an impact on special teams.

Throughout training camp, it wasn’t uncommon to see rookie cornerback Josh Holsey standing beside veteran DeAngelo Hall, listening more than chatting, trying to glean as much information as he could.

It seemed to help. Holsey, the Redskins’ seventh-round draft pick from Auburn last season, made the team’s 53-man roster and was active for the final 12 games of the season, assisting primarily on special teams and occasionally jumping into the defense during nickel and dime packages.