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The Washington Football Team addressed their biggest needs in the first two rounds of the 2021 NFL draft with linebacker Jamin Davis and offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi.
Both fit the same profile as versatile, athletic players with length and, most importantly, a strong culture fit. As a result, Davis and Cosmi should start for Washington early in their respective careers.
After being selected by Washington on Friday, Cosmi met with the local D.C. media and discussed several topics.
Check out the moment when Cosmi found out he was being drafted by the WFT.
All the feels
When @SamCosmi got the call from Coach đź’› pic.twitter.com/qmNOj9Vqxx
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) May 1, 2021
Cosmi talked about being drafted by the Football Team and what the moment meant to him.
New OT Sam Cosmi: "I can't put it into many words besides 'amazing.' … I am super stoked to get to work."
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) May 1, 2021
Cosmi was truly overcome with emotion, one of the best parts of draft day.
Sam Cosmi says "my heart's still pumping right now and I'm super excited to be with the Washington Football Team."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 1, 2021
Cosmi explained what the Washington Football Team was getting in him.
Samuel Cosmi on what @WashingtonNFL is getting with him:
"Very dedicated guy, guy that loves the game…and one of the most hard working guys on and off the field."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
Cosmi had a lot of contact with Washington in the pre-draft process, so he knew the team was interested.
Sam Cosmi said he three calls with Washington, including with Ron Rivera and OL coach John Matsko, leading up to the draft.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 1, 2021
Cosmi already has a great rapport with his head coach.
Samuel Cosmi said he had a 1-on-1 Zoom with Ron Rivera, which he described as "awesome" and "a great conversation." That was his only 1-on-1 meeting with a head coach.
They talked about football and life. and Cosmi was honored Rivera took the time to do that.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
Cosmi also spoke of his versatility.
Sam Cosmi is addressing the media right now. It's an unbelievable feeling, he said, and he is super stoked to get to work. The football team is getting a dedicated guy who is going to give all of his time to the game.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) May 1, 2021