Skolnitsky is a local product--he grew up in Fairfax, Va.--who hopes to earn a roster spot with the Redskins in 2009 preseason. He played college football at James Madison, where he logged 61 tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a senior.
How Acquired: Signed with the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 6, 2009
PRO:
Expected to compete for playing time at defensive end during his rookie campaign
Was a two-year starter at James Madison and lined up at defensive end and defensive tackle during his career
Started every game and registered 61 tackles, including 10.5 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a junior
Helped lead James Madison to the CAA championship in 2008
Started nine games and logged 53 tackles, four tackles for a loss and two sacks as a sophomore
Blocked a punt to set up a JMU touchdown vs. Rhode Island
Played in eight games as a redshirt freshman and had six solo tackles as a reserve defensive lineman
Was a three-year letterman at Fairfax High School
Was first-team all-district as a tight end and in basketball as a junior
Earned second-team all-region honors and team offensive MVP in football
Won Fairfax’s “most athletic” award as a senior
Was a kinesiology major with a sports management concentration
