Matt Ioannidis is finally starting to get some of the national recognition he deserves.
Ioannidis has been a solid presence for the Redskins for a few seasons now, hence big praise from teammates and a recent extension.
The latest feat for the defender is a slot on Bill Barnwell‘s All-Underrated Team at ESPN:
“ESPN’s automated analysis suggests Ioannidis has been double-teamed on 61.4% of his pass-rush attempts this season, which ranks among the 20 highest rates in football. Despite the attention, he has helped create eight sacks this season.”
It’s incredible to think opposing teams pay Ioannidis this much attention, especially on a line often featuring names like Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.
While the strong play hasn’t paid off with wins given the problems elsewhere on the roster, the above is a testament to the full-blown breakout for Ioannidis.
Call him another bright spot worth noting in what is otherwise a lost season
