With the Washington Commanders struggling along the offensive line this season, former Arkansas center Ricky Stromberg may soon be planting his feet in the regular rotation.
The 6-foot-4, 313-pound Tulsa native is a rookie for the Commanders, who selected him in the third round – in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Stromberg played a season-high 22 snaps at right guard in Washington’s 17-7 loss to the New York Giants last Sunday. He is currently listed on the official depth chart as the backup at right guard and third-team at center.
He has played in three total games this season, with 26 total snaps.
He started 44 games for Arkansas from 2019-22, including 25 straight to end his career. His senior season at center, he was named Honorable Mention All-America by Pro Football Focus, as well as First-Team All-SEC. He became the fourth Razorback to win the SEC’s Jacobs Blocking Trophy, given annually to the league’s best offensive lineman.
He did not allow a sack or a hit on the quarterback his senior year, according to PFF, and allowed just four sacks over his four seasons in Fayetteville.