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Commanders season opener in 52 days: Washington’s best No. 52

July 21, 2023 by Redskins Wire

Commanders Wire continues a countdown to the Commanders season opener for 2023 in 52 days. Who was Washington’s best player wearing number 52?

Cory Raymer (1995-2001, 2004-05) was drafted 37th overall by Washington in the 1995 draft. Raymer started every game for three seasons (1998, 1999, 2001). In his eight seasons in Washington, the former Wisconsin Badger played 80 games, starting 72.

Cory Raymer, 1995-2001 pic.twitter.com/ka10j02sX5

— Obscure Washington DC Athletes (@RandomDCathlete) June 9, 2022

Rocky McIntosh (2006-11) out of Miami, was drafted 35th overall by Washington in 2006. In his six Washington seasons, McIntosh played 92 games, starting 69. He intercepted three passes, defended 18 passes and forced eight fumbles. He was credited with 463 tackles, 16 for a loss and 23 QB hits.

Rocky McIntosh, 2006-2011 pic.twitter.com/NORzYMXOEg

— Obscure Washington DC Athletes (@RandomDCathlete) February 4, 2022

Neal Olkewicz (1979-89) came to Washington as an undrafted 6-0, 230-pound linebacker out of Maryland. Olkewicz played in 150 games, starting 137. He intercepted six passes (one TD) and recovered 15 fumbles. He recorded 13.5 sacks. He started for three Washington Super Bowl teams (1982, 1983, 1987). In 2002 Olkewicz was voted one of the 70 Greatest Washington Redskins.

There are Neal Olkewicz days left til the 2022 #Commanders kickoff. #52daystogo #HTTC

Undrafted, underrated, but not under-appreciated. pic.twitter.com/e0EQRM8IH9

— TheHogsdotNetv2 (@TheHogsdotNetv2) July 21, 2022

 

 

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