Unofficial depth charts are called that for a reason. While they are a great way to provoke discussion among Washington Commanders fans and others around the league, it's merely an obligation with little substance attached.
However, it is a way to spot subtle clues about how things are unfolding. And for one early camp standout, it provided a brutal reality check about how much hard work is ahead.
There was a lot to like about the way Ja'Corey Brooks applied himself over the early stages of camp. The wide receiver was among the standouts during a frantic first week of practice.