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Rookie Minicamp Leads To 5 Redskins Signings

The Washington Redskins today announced the signing of five college free agents, each of whom participated in the team’s rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday. They also signed free agent linebacker Alonzo Highsmith.

In corresponding moves, the team also waived tackle Brey Cook, defensive lineman LaKendrick Ross, linebacker James Gayle (injured) wide receiver Tyler Rutenbeck, and quarterback Connor Halliday (left squad).

Here’s a list of today’s college free agent signees, complete with a statistical background of each:

Tovar Allen – T – 6-6, 315 pounds – Alabama State

Played collegiately at Alabama State from 2011-14, appearing in 36 games with 24 starts … Played in eight games his senior year … started in all 11 games in which he appeared his junior year, missing one game due to injury.