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Phidarian Mathis hilariously left Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera on hold on draft night

Phidarian Mathis and his family were full of joy on day two of the NFL Draft.

Mathis got a call on Friday of last week from the Washington Commanders. He was excited to hear Coach Ron Rivera’s voice as Mathis would be made the newest member of the Commanders. During the celebration, Mathis hilariously left Rivera on hold.

Rivera mentioned to the people in the Commanders’ draft room that Mathis’ family was celebrating.

Coach had a hard time getting a word in with @PhidarianMathis ud83eudd23#HTTC | @BIG100Radio pic.