ASHBURN, VA - JUNE 09: Sammis Reyes #80 of the Washington Football Team in action during mandatory minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center on June 9, 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
When Sammis Reyes was signed by the Washington Football Team, it caught the eye of many fans. A chiseled 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, converted college basketball player to tight end? Why not. There certainly is a track record of success for that in the NFL. From Antonio Gates to Mo Alie-Cox, there are multiple examples.
However, as rookie minicamp, OTAs and minicamp concluded it seemed that Reyes had a long way to go.