For the 16th overall pick, I think Kerrigan has played above his reasonable expectation level.
National Football League: NFL Draft History
^^ that draft was loaded with top level talent
Ryan Kerrigan Stats - Washington Redskins - ESPN
^^ wow, didnt know Kerrigan has played every single game of his career. That right there qualifies as a value player imo. Very consistent with avg 9 sacks per year.
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Kerrigan currently is 31st on the list of most sacks by an active player.
Other 2011 drafted players sack totals - watt (76), von miller (65), houston (56), quinn (52), kerrigan (49), c jordan (40.5), wilkerson (38)
NFL Active Sacks Leaders | Pro-Football-Reference.com
Compared to his 2011 peers, Kerrigan is right there where he needs to be.
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Skins all time sack leaders?
Manley - 91 sacks in 8 years
Mann - 82 sacks in 10 years
Kerrigan - 47.5 sacks in 5 years (im not counting the 1.5 sacks in 3 games this year)
Coleman - 43.5 sacks in 15 years
Harvey - 41.5 sacks in 4 years
Washington Redskins’ All-Time Sack Leaders (2010 article)