And the pick is in. With the No. 19 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team selected Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis. Here's how social media reacted to the team's selection in the first round of the draft.
Round 1 (Pick 19): LB Jamin Davis
"I'm ready to get straight to work."@jamindavis25 with a message to the DMV! pic.twitter.com/0E3ooy5Tz2
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) April 30, 2021
Got us a good one 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aIb3n5PKY3
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) April 30, 2021
Q: What can @jamindavis25 do on defense?
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) April 30, 2021
A: Everything pic.twitter.com/MOUVXH1tgq
Wholesome content alert@Nationals shortstop @treavturner with a welcome message to the newest member of the D.C. sports family, @jamindavis25! pic.twitter.com/79pSQmyagH
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) April 30, 2021
I want to wish you the best of luck chasing your dream @jamindavis25 and let’s get you to a race ASAP. pic.twitter.com/Rxejyt5nij
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) April 30, 2021
Jamin Davis finds out he is being picked
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 30, 2021
I love these videos pic.twitter.com/JiRXZeeOoa
Jamin Davis can do it all (2020 grades):
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) April 30, 2021
🚚 87.5 Run Defense
💥 84.7 Tackle
🙅♂️ 72.2 Coverage pic.twitter.com/s0nhAb58dl
Ron Rivera was a longtime NFL linebacker.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 30, 2021
Jack Del Rio was a longtime NFL linebacker.
If anyone knows what makes a good NFL linebacker, it's these guys.
Keep that in mind when analyzing @WashingtonNFL's decision to draft Jamin Davis.
More fun facts about Jamin Davis as we wait for his conference call to start. @PFF rated him as the most athletic linebacker in the draft.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 30, 2021
- 4.47 40-yard dash
- 11-foot broad jump
- 21 reps on bench press
- 42-inch vertical
Yeah, that sounds athletic to me. #NFLDraft
Defense wins ball games!!! Welcome to the gang!!!! @jamindavis25
— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) April 30, 2021
Touched on this in my final mock draft. Great pick. pic.twitter.com/ca4JFQjYHO
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) April 30, 2021
WFT source on why they love Kentucky LB Jamin Davis via text: "He can play all 3 LB spots, start off as a SLB and Dime in the sub package. Runs very well, good zone awareness and ability to man cover. Very good read and react and sure tackler. Makes plays at or near the LOS."
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 30, 2021
Jamin Davis will be a star playing behind that front. Great pick.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 30, 2021
This Washington defense, y'all.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 30, 2021
Jamin Davis roaming behind that DL...
Early Rookie of the Year picks after Rd 1?
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 30, 2021
OROY - Kyle Pitts, Falcons
DROY - Jamin Davis, WFT
Both are in excellent situations to produce right away.
Pitts catch #s might be low but TDs will be high
Davis will rack up 150 tackles in that scheme and add a few picks and sacks.
Jamin Davis might lead the league in tackles behind that defensive line
— Booger (@ESPNBooger) April 30, 2021
ROUND 2 (PICK 51): OT Samuel Cosmi
A moment @SamCosmi will never forget
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) May 1, 2021
📺 » NFLN/ESPN/ABC | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/MGuzo5oLH2
Time to go to work💪🏼 https://t.co/15MsFjCYqi
— SamuelCosmi (@SamCosmi) May 1, 2021
Washington's taking Texas OT Sam Cosmi, and that could prove to be a really good value. Plays hard, great testing numbers ... some teams believed he wasn't coached all that well at UT, and could flourish in the NFL.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 1, 2021
Football Guy of the Week pic.twitter.com/bvuYp7UytX
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 5, 2021
Samuel Cosmi was a three-year starter at Texas, allowed 8 pressures in 368 snaps last year, and he's a nasty finisher in the run game. pic.twitter.com/F1bsZJZ0EN
— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) May 1, 2021
Washington selects another athletic freak in Sam Cosmi
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
His workout metrics from the PFF Draft guide pic.twitter.com/SJaWJc5zYx
Talk about steady improvement, Sam Cosmi's 3-year grades: 📈
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
2018 - 79.7
2019 - 83.9
2020 - 90.8 pic.twitter.com/V8v7mp0g16
Samuel Cosmi is 6-6, 314 pounds and ran a 4.85-second 40. Gracious.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 1, 2021
Any OLineman who has ever put his hand in the dirt has dreamed of a play like this...One of my favorite @SamCosmi moments.
— Herb Hand (@CoachHand) April 29, 2021
Love ya Sam! Go be GREAT!!
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Samuel Cosmi is a OT prospect in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 9.99 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 2 out of 1119 OT from 1987 to 2021.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 28, 2021
This is the highest #RAS for a OT using official testing numbers (and may move up to 10.00 again).https://t.co/KIeGKJDQQm pic.twitter.com/pxsILWuz1l
Washington Football Team killing it on my board.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) May 1, 2021
Jamin Davis - 19
Samuel Cosmi - 51
Immediate starters and high impact players in my opinion.
Washington's OL is underrated, but left tackle is wide open. Samuel Cosmi adds a potential short and long term option.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) May 1, 2021
Sam Cosmi gives Washington someone that can win a starting job and play early for this OL. I think he needs some significant technique work but there's a lot of talent there and John Matsko is a high-quality coach. pic.twitter.com/hG5Z8YDxFr
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) May 1, 2021
It's a travesty that "total intimidation/dominant blocks" aren't official stats in the NFL. TRAVESTY.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 1, 2021
Sam Cosmi's got a bunch of em. pic.twitter.com/XTt559fRw4
Round 3 (Pick 74): DB Benjamin St-Juste
🔒🇨🇦 @Benj_Juice🇨🇦🔒
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) May 1, 2021
(🎥: @BigTenNetwork) pic.twitter.com/y2JPhCMMZH
The Washington Football Team is taking Minnesota CB Benjamin St-Juste with the 74th overall pick of the 2021 #NFLDraft
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) May 1, 2021
He has incredible upside and is scheme versatile -- great pick from WFT pic.twitter.com/UGsJYXIEpe
WFT gets help in the secondary 🔒
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) May 1, 2021
The Football Team select Gophers DB Benjamin St-Juste with the No. 74 pick in the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/0AcdKc23Pu
Benjamin St. Juste only played 5 games in 2020, but in 12 games in 2019:
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
🙅♂️ 21% Forced Incompletion Rate (3rd among 2021 draft-eligible CB) pic.twitter.com/E9ueC1BMlT
LETS GOOOO! @Benj_Juice 🤘🏾🤝
— "Hit-Man" (@KhalekeHudson) May 1, 2021
Washington is having an exceptional draft.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) May 1, 2021
Benjamin St. Juste is also one of the top #CFLDraft prospects as well.
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) May 1, 2021
Round 3 (Pick 82): WR Dyami Brown
My. Man. Dyami Brown is an absolute steal for @WashingtonNFL. Round 1 talent in Round 3. https://t.co/CqOtilAeWY
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) May 1, 2021
Dyami Brown called for the ball before the play vs future 1st RD CB A. J. Terrell 💀
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) May 1, 2021
pic.twitter.com/PSuoOyrkmx
Dyami Brown + Terry McLaurin + Curtis Samuel
— PFF (@PFF) May 1, 2021
Back-to-back NFC East Champs?
pic.twitter.com/6xMUdbqFcO
Dyami Brown, another steady improver: 📈
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
2018 - 58.7
2019 - 69.9
2020 - 82.8 pic.twitter.com/W2uD0oTEqf
Another great pick for Washington!
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) May 1, 2021
Dyami Brown was a Round 2 receiver. He's capable of being a Deebo Samuel-type receiver. Very good YAC ability.
Four picks. Four home runs.
Washington's latest pick, UNC WR Dyami Brown, was super productive in college.
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) May 1, 2021
2020: 50 rec., 1,099 yards, 20.0 YPC, 8 TDs
2019: 51 rec., 1,034 yards, 20.3 YPC, 12 TDs pic.twitter.com/lYqUIm93vP
The WFT passing offense is looking scary.
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) May 1, 2021
Washington adds UNC’s Dyami Brown in the third round 👀 pic.twitter.com/x3e7LCxVVH
Washington Football Team upgrades on offense:
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) May 1, 2021
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick ⭐
WR Terry McLaurin
WR Curtis Samuel ⭐
WR Dyami Brown ⭐
WR Adam Humphries ⭐
RB Antonio Gibson
plus new OT Samuel Cosmi ⭐
⭐ new
McLaurin, Samuel, and Dyami Brown is an extremely fun WR group. Lotta versatility.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) May 1, 2021
Ryan Fitzpatrick has another toy to play with. The #WashingtonFootball team suddenly has a plethora of weapons.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 1, 2021
Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Adam Humphries, Logan Thomas, Antonio Gibson, JD McKissic.
Absolutely love what Washington is doing from free agency through the draft
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) May 1, 2021
Dyami Brown was one of the best deep threats in all of college football.
— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) May 1, 2021
Last year he had 12 catches of over 20 yards, an average depth of target of 18.7, and 3.11 yards per route run.
LOVE this pick and could be one of the steals of the draft pic.twitter.com/jWqDdUeldQ
"I thought he'd be an early second, maybe even a late one."
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) May 1, 2021
Mel Kiper on Dyami Brown.
Somehow, despite running a blazing 4.43 in the 40, he'll be the THIRD slowest WR in Washington. He, McLaurin and Samuel will be funnnnnnnnn
Round 4 (Pick 124): TE John Bates
WASHINGTON!!! Couldn't be more fired up for the opportunity to play for such a great team and organization! pic.twitter.com/khvI3APpVj
— John Bates (@jjohnbates) May 1, 2021
LETTTSSSS GOOOO!! https://t.co/FFd0x7rZ5O
— SamuelCosmi (@SamCosmi) May 1, 2021
ESPN draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay praise @WashingtonNFL 4th-round TE John Bates on the broadcast:
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
Kiper: "I think the best is yet to come for John Bates."
McShay: "I think he catches the ball as well as any tight end in this class besides Pitts."
TE John Bates from @BroncoSportsFB is one of my favorites/sleepers. Was at @seniorbowl last week - needs more buzz!
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) February 5, 2021
6055 259
Long, Balanced Athlete
Efficient In-Line Blocker
Soft Hands/Radius
Special Teams Ace
Track Background
Here’s a few blocks that caught my eye 👀 pic.twitter.com/YoYb6PNgoe
TE John Bates is interesting. Has some speed. Has size to become a better blocker with work. Washington needed more help at TE. Now have more options.
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 1, 2021
Don't have any of new Washington TE John Bates' 2020 film, but have some of him from 2019. 1st play I watch is a pretty solid block with a nice finish pic.twitter.com/vFBm9fGqyz
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) May 1, 2021
Same scouts and coaches that liked Logan Thomas last year in free agency like 4th-round rookie John Bates this year in the draft. I’m keeping that in mind.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 1, 2021
Round 5 (Pick 163): S Darrick Forrest
Another elite athlete for Washington. https://t.co/5eZop1F1xL
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) May 1, 2021
I know hitch got you right! Welcome to the gang https://t.co/aBWA1tcSXU
— Jeremy Reaves (@JR1ERA) May 1, 2021
Darrick Forrest … senior captain at Cincy … completed his degree in 3 1/2 years … 5-11, 206 pounds … ran a 4.4 at his pro day … played all 49 games the last four years … could be key special-teamer/depth on D
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 1, 2021
Speed ✅
Character ✅
Versatility ✅
The #WFT draft room seems happy with the Darrick Forrest selection. pic.twitter.com/B1bFXZmfuH
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) May 1, 2021
Darrick Forrest scored as the 4th highest S in the class in the Athletic Success Indicator (ASI) by @The33rdTeamFB, ranked just above 3x all-pro Tyrann Mathieu
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) May 1, 2021
New Washington safety Darrick Forrest ran a 4.4 at his Pro Day. Another speedy selection for Washington
— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) May 1, 2021
.@dpbrugler on Darrick Forrest: "While he has excellent play speed, he tends to play in overdrive ...Overall, Forrest needs to become a better man-coverage player, but he has the reaction quickness, compete skills & accountable attitude that will earn him a spot on an NFL roster"
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 1, 2021
Round 6 (Pick 225): LS Camaron Cheeseman
Huge congratulations to Washington for getting Camaron Cheeseman, aka “Shrimp Queso” https://t.co/OCffNZZlsc
— James Dator (@James_Dator) May 1, 2021
With its newly acquired sixth-round pick, @WashingtonNFL selects Michigan long snapper Camaron Cheeseman. Needed one after letting veteran Nick Sundberg go this offseason.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
According to this nifty ESPN story from @harrylylesjr, Camaron Cheeseman is an aspiring dentist who was a research assistant at Michigan.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
"Co-authored the first significant article on the carriere appliance, which is a method of fixing an underbite."https://t.co/VmOGtSxrtW
Round 7 (Pick 240): DE William Bradley-King
William Bradley-King’s pass rush grade in true pass sets in 2020:
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
🐂 79.3, ranked in the 1st quartile among Edge Rushers pic.twitter.com/Bng7D1S0s9
Wililam Bradley-King was drafted with pick 240 of round 7 in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 9.18 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 114 out of 1371 DE from 1987 to 2021. https://t.co/I6WPJNR4o2 #RAS #WFT pic.twitter.com/BzO4aeEA7o
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) May 1, 2021
Former Red Wolf William Bradley-King drafted in 7th round of 2021 NFL Draft.
— Chris Hudgison (@ChrisHudgison) May 1, 2021
Was two-time All-SBC DE at Arkansas State, transferred to Baylor for 2020 season. All-Big 12 Honorable Mention https://t.co/PTHYlTyF7t
From The Athletic's @dpbrugler on @WashingtonNFL 7th-round DE Wililam Bradley-King:
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
"Overall, Bradley-King doesn’t have much of a wow factor to him, but he is a high-effort grinder who never shuts it down and loves to play physical."
Round 7 (Pick 246): DE Shaka Toney
The embarrassment of riches of #WashingtonFootball’s front-seven just got deeper, adding #PennState edge Shaka Toney. Real high motor player and productive pass-rusher. #NFLDraft
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) May 1, 2021
Shaka Toney graded well above average in multiple statistical measures pic.twitter.com/aYnaslLr7C
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
Shaka Toney was drafted with pick 246 of round 7 in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 9.47 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 73 out of 1371 DE from 1987 to 2021. https://t.co/7zYiro7TIU #RAS #WFT pic.twitter.com/1XeWO1gIAK
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) May 1, 2021
I’ll be stunned if Shaka Toney isn’t on an NFL roster Week 1. Some team is about to get very lucky. pic.twitter.com/rQMlsrcwym
— Michael Wargo (@MichaelWargo11) May 1, 2021
An hour after Micah Parsons sent this tweet, Washington adds Shaka Toney https://t.co/5tei5TGbke
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) May 1, 2021
Keep your 👀 on Shaka Toney, @WashingtonNFL fans@PFF_Mike on the former @PennStateFball edge defender
— PFF (@PFF) May 1, 2021
Watch NOW: https://t.co/QM5eR2N6TV pic.twitter.com/5G8BI4ko1k
Round 7 (Pick 258): WR Dax Milne
Washington wraps up its 2021 NFL Draft by selecting BYU WR Dax Milne. 6-foot-1, 193-pound pass-catcher who put up big numbers (70 catches, 1,188 yards, 8 TDs) with No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson in 2020. Projects as a slot guy similar to Hunter Renfrow, per @dpbrugler
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 1, 2021
Washington takes Dax Milne🔥
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) May 1, 2021
The WR catching all of the Zach Wilson TD passes last season
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Dax Milne 2020 receiving stats among draft eligible WR:
— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) May 1, 2021
🧤 89.6 Receiving Grade (4th)
📊 3.75 Yards/Route Run (7th)
👋 2.8% Drop Rate (10th) pic.twitter.com/4xVFnCSVOh
