Kansas State football tight end Ben Sinnott learned early in the process leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft that in the Washington Commanders organization he found a kindred spirit.
That is why, when the call came in two-thirds of the way through the second round Friday night he was more relieved than surprised. As the No. 53 overall pick by the Commanders, he landed with a team that shared his vision for what the tight end position should be.
“Man, I’m so excited. This is an organization that I’ve been really hoping to get taken by, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity,” Sinnott said later during a media conference call. “I think the fit is perfect.”
The Commanders certainly did their homework on Sinnott, the first K-State tight end picked since Shad Meier went to Tennessee in the 2001 draft. He met with team officials at both at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine, plus had a Zoom conversation with tight ends coach David Raih.
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Kansas State junior tight end Ben Sinnott (34) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of Saturday’s Sunflower Showdown against Kansas inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
“I think it’s very like-minded people,” Sinnott said. “Coach Raih, we clicked very easily, had very similar values, and I just felt very comfortable instantly.
“I love what coach (Kliff) Kingsbury does. I’ve heard fantastic things about coach (Dan) Quinn.”
Quinn is starting his first year as Commanders head coach and he brought former Arizona Cardinals and Texas Tech head coach Kingsbury on board as offensive coordinator.
Sinnott’s draft stock shot up after his performances in the Senior Bowl and at the combine….
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