It was a long Sunday for Westport’s Dave Kashetta. The former Staples High School football standout and Boston College tight end was not among players chosen in the National Football League Draft.
But a short time later he signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins.
“I’m really excited,” he told reporters later. “I definitely feel I have a lot to prove now.”
The 2000 Staples grad, who is listed at 6 feet 3 1/2 inches and 247 pounds, last season made 22 catches for 218 yards with four touchdowns for the Eagles. He will join the Redskins at rookie camp this weekend in Washington.
For all who know me, I’m from DC, have attended Redskins Games all my life, subscribe to the ‘Warpath’ newspaper, and look forward to routing for Dave along with many other soon-to- be Skins fans from Westport! Way to go, Dave!
One day I hope to be signed to play for Joe Gibbs and the Skins. I can take on 3 lineman at once with my massive frame, and can sabotage defenders with my grunts and screams
-Bear
Dave Kashetta is an intelligent young man having exceptional athletic abilities. Nurtured by his family, friends and skilled coaches Dave will certainly be an asset to the Redskins.
P.S. I’m not sure the word snubbed is an accurate description for those not chosen in the draft- it’s much more complicated than that would indicate.
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