The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Cosmi declares for NFL Draft
11.29.2020 | Football
Texas junior offensive lineman Samuel Cosmi will forgo the remainder of the 2020 season, along with his senior season, and enter the NFL Draft.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas junior offensive lineman Samuel Cosmi will forgo the remainder of the 2020 season, along with his senior season, and enter the NFL Draft, he announced Sunday.
Statement from Samuel Cosmi:
"First and foremost, I want to thank God for my journey here at The University of Texas. It's been an amazing experience and a true blessing. It was an extremely difficult decision, but after talking with my family, I feel that it's in my best interest to forgo the remainder of the season. My goal is to prepare for the NFL Draft and work towards that dream of mine. I want to thank everyone at the University, especially Coach Herman, Coach Hand and Coach McKnight, and all who have had a part in my journey. I wouldn't be here and have had the success I've had if it weren't for them. Coming in as a young skinny lineman who started out on the scout team and ending up where I am now is a true testament to God, this program, and everyone who has helped me become the man I am today. I'm so incredibly grateful for the support of my teammates. I love them all and will be forever thankful for them. The bonds we've created go way beyond football and will last a lifetime. Most of all, I want to thank my family, who have been my biggest supporters. They've been my rock through it all. I'm so blessed to have them in my life. I am planning on finishing my degree this semester, as well as preparing for the draft, and I'll be supporting the guys as they finish the season. Thank you to all of Longhorn Nation. I'm going to bleed Burnt Orange for the rest of my life! Hook 'em!"
Cosmi, who has been entrenched as one of Texas' starting linemen since the beginning of his redshirt freshman season in 2018, has appeared in all 35 possible games for the Longhorns, while starting at one of the tackle spots in each of UT's last 34 outings. In 2020, he has been recognized as a Preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Associated Press, among others, in addition to being a watch list candidate for the Outland Trophy. Cosmi was also a unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection. Cosmi has led the team this season in total first down/TD blocks, total knockdown blocks and total intimidation/dominant blocks, and entering his final game had only allowed one QB hit, one TFL and one sack. As a sophomore, Cosmi earned second-team All-Big 12 honors and was honorable mention for the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year. He earned All-Bowl recognition from the Associated Press and ESPN following his impressive performance in the Alamo Bowl against Utah's vaunted defense. The Humble, Texas native was a USA Today Freshman All-American in 2018.
