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Where Texas’ 2017 recruiting class is now

Four years ago, Tom Herman was hired to be Texas’ coach. The transition recruiting class was not great. Here is where the ’17 class is now.

Four years ago, Tom Herman was hired away from Houston to become the head coach of Texas. His transition recruiting class was not ideal, dealing with the struggles of Charlie Strong.

On the 247Sports composite, Texas had the No. 25 class in the country and the No. 2 class in the Big 12. It was the lowest-rated class since Strong’s transition class from Mack Brown. Few significant starters were able to be developed and turned into talent ready for the next level.

So far, only four players have made it to the NFL, while five are expected to be on the roster for Steve Sarkisian. COVID-19 allowed players to take a fifth year if they chose to. Of the five, only two are going to be starters week in and week out for the Longhorns.

Here is a look as to where Texas’ 2017 recruiting class is now:

Washington releases veteran offensive tackle Morgan Moses

The Washington Football Team released longtime starting offensive tackle Morgan Moses on Thursday, just days after he was granted permission

The Washington Football Team released longtime starting right tackle Morgan Moses on Thursday, just days after he was granted permission to seek a trade. 

Moses, a third-round pick out of Virginia in the 2014 NFL draft, started at right tackle in all but one game for Washington since the season-opener in 2015. In the one game Moses didn’t start at right tackle; he was playing left tackle in 2020 in place of the injured Cornelius Lucas.

Moses had two years left on a five-year, $38.5 million extension he signed with the WFT in April 2017.

Moses should have a solid market in free agency. He is coming off one of his best seasons as a pro in 2020.

Washington’s release of Moses has more to do with money and the other new additions on the offensive line. The WFT signed Charles Leno in free agency to play left tackle, while WFT’s second-round pick, Samuel Cosmi, is expected to replace Moses on the right side in 2021.

Lucas returns as Washington’s swing tackle.

Washington also released offensive tackle Geron Christian on Thursday. Christian, a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has yet to establish himself at the NFL level.

Second-year pro Saahdiq Charles can play offensive tackle, but Washington projects him at guard. His versatility gives offensive line coach John Matsko more options.

WATCH: Samuel Cosmi with the Washington Football Team at rookie minicamp

Take a look at former Texas offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi at the Washington Football Team rookie minicamp.

Former Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Samuel Cosmi was drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Washington Football Team.

Washington made a few moves recently in order to create depth on the offensive line by trading for Ereck Flowers and signing Charles Leno. This made the competition for Cosmi much more tasking to see the field in the near future.

Over the weekend, we got our first glimpse of Cosmi taking part in Washington’s rookie minicamp.

Cosmi won’t get a real chance to take ahold of a starting gig until veterans return for training camp. From there, the former Longhorn will likely find himself in a battle with Leno as the starting left tackle, or potentially challenge Flowers at the left guard spot if the coaching staff chooses to move Cosmi inside.

As a second round pick, Cosmi is essentially a roster lock. However, he will have an uphill battle to face if he wants to procure playing time come opening day.

Sights and sounds from the 1st day of Washington’s rookie minicamp

The Washington Football Team opened rookie minicamp on Friday with 16 players participating, including every member of its 10-player draft

The Washington Football Team opened rookie minicamp on Friday with 16 players participating, including every member of its 10-player draft class.

It was the first time we’ve seen WFT’s rookie class in their new jersey numbers.

May 14, 2021; Ashburn, Virginia, USA; Washington Football Team linebacker Jamin Davis (52) and tight end Sammis Reyes (80) participate in drills during rookie minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

It was a small group of players for head coach Ron Rivera, but that worked out well, as he told Washington’s senior vice president of media and content, Julie Donaldson.

“What we’re really looking to do is look at these guys individually and assess where they are with their skillset,” Rivera said. “We want to see what can we do to help our players and have them work on as we go through this minicamp with them and the veteran minicamp.”

It was also the first time we’ve seen international free-agent tight end Sammis Reyes in a WFT uniform.

We also Washington’s other new tight end, fourth-round pick John Bates.

First-round pick Jamin Davis was pleased with his first official practice as a pro.

Dyami Brown certainly looked good in that No. 2 jersey.

Saturday is the final day of Washington’s two-day rookie minicamp

 

2021 NFL draft: Numbers for all of Washington’s draft picks

Now that the Washington Football Team has signed every member of its 10-player draft class, we can officially have jersey numbers. 

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Now that the Washington Football Team has signed every member of its 10-player draft class, we can officially have jersey numbers.

We already knew what number first-round pick Jamin Davis was wearing as the team began selling his jersey not long after the 2021 NFL draft. Davis will wear No. 52 for Washington.

But, what about the rest of the class?

The most interesting jersey decision was going to be wide receiver Dyami Brown. The third-rounder from North Carolina wore the No. 2 jersey in college, and now with the new NFL rule allowing wide receivers to wear single-digit numbers, Brown wasted no time in staking claim to the No. 2 jersey.

If Brown becomes the player many think he will, that No. 2 jersey is going to be a big hit with fans.

Offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi will wear the No. 62 jersey for Washington. He wore No. 52 in college. WFT’s first third-round selection, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, will wear No. 25 — the number he wore at Minnesota.

Here is a complete list of jersey numbers for each of Washington’s 2021 NFL draft, courtesy of Matthew Paras of The Washington Times.

Washington Football Team announces Samuel Cosmi’s jersey number

The Washington Football Team has announced former Texas Longhorn offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi’s jersey number.

Former Texas offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi was selected by the Washington Football Team in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Cosmi kept former teammate and new Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger upright for three seasons as the full-time starter at both left and right tackle. He was a two-time All-Big 12 honoree, earring second-team honors in 2019 and first-team honors in 2020.

The No. 52 has been passed down the Texas Longhorns lineage for great offensive lineman, most recently worn by Connor Williams of the Dallas Cowboys.

However, with the Washington Football Team’s first round selection of Jamin Davis choosing to wear No. 52, Cosmi decided to go with a higher number and will sport No. 62 throughout his rookie season in Washington.

With the offseason additions of Charles Leno and Ereck Flowers, it’s unclear if Cosmi will be an immediate starter, but his potential and the position he was drafted in was enough for Washington to take a chance on him as a present and future asset to the organization.

Washington signs entire 2021 NFL draft class

The Washington Football Team has signed its entire 2021 NFL draft class just one day before rookie minicamp begins. Washington confirmed the

The Washington Football Team has signed its entire 2021 NFL draft class just one day before rookie minicamp begins. Washington confirmed the news on social media.

Each of Washington’s 10 rookies signed on Thursday.

Terms weren’t immediately available for all of Washington’s rookies, including first-round pick Jamin Davis. However, the terms of some of WFT’s other rookies were revealed.

Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, Washington’s third-round pick, signed a four-year deal worth $5.1 million. St-Juste received over $551,000 above the minimum, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.

Fifth-round pick, safety Darrick Forrest, signed his four-year contract worth up to $3.791 million.

This is good news for Washington head coach Ron Rivera as he gets his entire rookie class under contract before the first minicamp. There will be no holdouts.

 

 

What does signing LT Charles Leno mean for Samuel Cosmi in Washington?

With the Washington Football Team signing free agent tackle Charles Leno, what could that mean for former Longhorn Samuel Cosmi?

The Washington Football Team recently drafted former Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi with the 51st overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. The original idea was that he would fill the left tackle spot left behind by longtime Washington player Trent Williams.

However, it looks like head coach Ron Rivera and the staff at Washington have complicated things a bit, as least in Cosmi’s case. It was announced on Wednesday that Washington signed free agent offensive tackle Charles Leno.

Leno is only 29 years old and is a former pro bowl tackle that stared 93 consecutive regular season games with the Chicago Bears before being released. He has the experience and reliability to start right away at left tackle, ahead of rookie Cosmi.

On top of that, Morgan Moses occupies the right tackle spot and has done so since 2014 as one of the game’s best right tackles. Could Cosmi potentially take the time to develop as a rookie?

Washington center Chase Roullier and right guard Brandon Scherff are also both among the league’s best and won’t get benched.

The only spot in question would be left guard. The Football Team recently swapped seventh-round picks to re-acquire Ereck Flowers who seemingly found a second life going from tackle to guard. However, for the price they got him, that hardly solidifies a starting spot.

Could Cosmi potentially move inside to compete for the guard spot? 

Cosmi is a fantastic run and zone blocker, which wouldn’t make it difficult to transition. Considering his issues versus more athletic, speedy edge rushers on the outside, it would make sense for him to go up against defensive tackles instead.

While Washington fans are going to love how deep and talented their offensive line will look in 2021, Cosmi will either be the odd man out or one of the biggest guards in the game.

Washington signs former Pro Bowl offensive tackle Charles Leno

The Washington Football Team continued to add depth to the offensive line on Wednesday, signing former Pro Bowl offensive tackle Charles

The Washington Football Team continued to add depth to the offensive line on Wednesday, signing former Pro Bowl offensive tackle Charles Leno to a one-year contract.

Leno, who was released by the Chicago Bears last week, visited Washington on Monday. The deal is worth up to $5 million, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Washington selected Texas offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, giving it plenty of options heading into the 2021 season.

Last season’s starter, Cornelius Lucas, who expressed his displeasure with a Rapoport tweet saying the team had a “big hole” on the left side of the offensive line, is also back in 2021. Former third-round pick, Geron Christian, who began 2020 as the starter at left tackle is also on the roster.

Last year’s fourth-round pick, Saahdiq Charles, is also on Washington’s roster. It’s expected that Charles will play guard.

Veteran Morgan Moses is entrenched as Washington’s started at right tackle.

After Leno’s signing, it is expected he will compete with Lucas and Cosmi for the starting job at left tackle. Christian may be firmly on the roster bubble.

Cornelius Lucas had the perfect response to Ian Rapoport about Washington’s OL

The Washington Football Team selected Texas offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft with designs on him

The Washington Football Team selected Texas offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft with designs on him being the left tackle of the future.

Almost one week after the draft, former Pro Bowl offensive tackle Charles Leno was set to visit Washington.

Last year’s left tackle, Cornelius Lucas, wasn’t too happy with Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network after his tweet reminding everyone of Leno’s Monday visit.

Rapoport tweeted the following:

Reminder: The Washington Football Team visits with former #Bears OT and FA Charles Leno today, a potential way to fill a big hole on the left side of the line. WFT drafted Samuel Cosmi in the second round, but Leno signing would allow him to sit and learn.

Leno had a strong reply for Rapoport.

Washington fans on Twitter had very different reactions. First, you had some who felt Lucas was out of line as he was just an average starter in 2020. Then, you had the others who felt Lucas was disrespected, and he was right in his response to Rapoport.

I agree with Lucas. Washington did not have a “big hole” on the left side, as Rapoport suggested. Yes, Washington needed to add a young left tackle in the draft or a sturdy veteran to compete with Lucas in 2021, but suggesting Lucas was terrible last season is flat-out wrong.

While Pro Football Focus is not the ultimate guide in offensive line play, the site did grade Lucas with an 83.1 in pass protection and 78.2 overall. Lucas didn’t overwhelm anyone, but he certainly proved he could be more than just a swing tackle.

Regardless of whether Washington signs Leno or not, Lucas absolutely deserves the opportunity to compete for the starting position this summer in training camp.

And kudos to Lucas for standing up for himself.