Commanders' rookie describes himself in four words
Commanders' rookie has a funny response about what he wants Washington fans to know about him.
Athan Kaliakmanis is pretty certain folks are underestimating him. Kaliakmanis came off the practice field Friday at the Washington Commanders ' Ashburn facility and was met by Natalie Spala of ABC 7 in Washington, D. C.
She quickly inquired, "What do you want people to really know about your game? Other than we saw you out there communicating with everyone right away. We know you are a learner at heart, but what do you want people to know?
" The former Rutgers quarterback, whom the Commanders selected with their final draft choice in this year's draft (223 overall) in the seventh and final round, instantly smiled and without hesitation responded, "I am sneaky athletic. " Repeating himself, he began all over, "I am sneaky athletic. " Elaborating a bit, Kaliakmanis continued, "There's some plays in college where you see it.
But I can move a little bit too, for sure. " Spala, sensing his confidence in his athleticism, responded, "You are saying that with your chest a little bit. You want people to know that about you.