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Bernstine

A hard-hitter, Bernstine wasn’t invited to the Combine, but put himself on the map with a strong Pro Day, where he (unofficially) ran a 4.34 40. Only a one-year starter thanks in part to injuries, Bernstine also made an impression in the return game for the Hawkeyes. Special teams will be his best chance of making the Redskins.

Just a one-year starter at Iowa, Bernstine generated buzz late in the draft process following a tremendous Pro Day workout. He had an explosive 10-foot-7 broad jump and 41-inch vertical, in addition to running the forty-yard dash in something between 4.34 and 4.44 seconds. Bernstine projects as a possible special teams gunner in D.C. He can play both safety and cornerback.

The injury occurred in the fourth quarter. He was donning a cast after the game. Bernstine, a seventh-round pick out of Iowa, is primarily a special teamer.

ESPN 980 Washington’s Chris Russell cites “multiple people” associated with the Redskins. Bernstine got injured playing special teams early Sunday.

A seventh-round pick, Bernstine was expected to primarily serve on special teams this season, but it’s still an unneeded blow for the Redskins’ wafer thin safety corps. Bernstine should be back to compete for a roster spot next summer.

Bernstine blew out the ACL, MCL, PCL and patella tendon in his right knee while covering a kickoff during Week 1. He’s back to running and jumping, but still has a long way to go. It’s the kind of injury that may not be 100 percent until 2014.

Bernstine tore his ACL, MCL, PCL and patella tendon during Week 1 last season. The Redskins can’t afford to carry a player that won’t be ready to compete for a roster spot until 2014.