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Potential R7/UDFA
Been looking round at some sleepers or UDFA
Just copied and pasted from various sites Potential UDFA Bryan Bennett, QB, Southeastern Louisiana Particulars: 6-foot-3, 205 pounds Buzz: Bennett's name should be familiar to fans, especially to those who follow the Pac-12: He was the quarterback Marcus Mariota beat out to earn the starting job at Oregon in 2012. Bennett was Mariota's backup that fall before transferring to Southeastern Louisiana last season. The junior threw for 3,165 yards and 21 touchdowns and rushed for 1,046 yards and 16 touchdowns (a single-season school record) for the Lions last fall. Bennett, who led the Lions to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, was the Southland Conference Player of the Year. Scouts will be looking to see if he can improve his accuracy this fall; he completed 61 percent of his passes last season. Quinn Epperly, QB, Princeton Particulars: 6-foot-3, 220 pounds Buzz: Epperly is the reigning Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year and won the award in his first full season as the starter. Epperly completed 68 percent of his passes and threw for 2,137 yards and 25 TDs (against just three interceptions) last season; he also ran for 570 yards and 18 TDs in 10 games. Epperly, who is left-handed, accounted for at least three touchdowns in each of the Tigers' last nine games in 2013 and completed an NCAA-record 29 consecutive passes in a win over Cornell. Princeton scored 50 points five times last season; the Tigers had scored 50 points five times in previous 48 seasons. Jake Kumerow, WR, Wisconsin-Whitewater Particulars: 6-foot-5, 195 pounds Buzz: Kumerow has good size and good hands and is a deep threat for the Warhawks, the reigning Division III national champions. He also is the son of former NFL first-round pick Eric Kumerow; the nephew of former NFL first-rounder John Bosa; and the cousin of Ohio State star sophomore defensive end Joey Bosa. Jake Kumerow began his career at Illinois but transferred to Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater before the 2012 season. Last season, Kumerow had 77 catches for 1,331 yards (17.3 yards per reception) and 19 TDs; he had six games with multiple TD receptions and had five 100-yard games, including a 103-yard, two-touchdown performance in a 52-14 rout of Mount Union (Ohio) in the Division III title game. Cole Manhart, OT, Nebraska-Kearney Particulars: 6-foot-6, 300 pounds Buzz: Manhart will be a three-year starter at left tackle for the Lopers, a Division II program. Manhart is big, strong -- he can squat 500 pounds -- and plays with a mean streak, but he's also nimble enough to play H-back in what Nebraska-Kearney calls its "hammer package." Manhart was one of four Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association players named a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association last season; two of the other first-team members -- Pittsburg State wide receiver John Brown and Lindenwood cornerback Pierre Desir -- were taken in the 2014 NFL Draft. Manhart was the only unanimous selection on last season's All-MIAA first team. MyCole Pruitt, TE, Southern Illinois Particulars: 6-foot-3, 250 pounds Buzz: He will be a four-year starter for the Salukis and has been remarkably consistent, catching between 43 and 48 passes for 562 to 601 yards in each of the past three seasons. His touchdown total has been consistent, too, going from three in 2011 to four in 2012 to five last season. He was ranked third nationally in receptions (48) among tight ends in the FCS last season despite missing two games with a broken leg. He plays in a run-oriented offense and is a solid blocker. He also has H-back potential at the next level. Kevin Rodgers, QB, Henderson State Particulars: 6-foot-3, 215 pounds Buzz: Rodgers has been a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy -- which goes to the top player in Division II -- in each of the past two seasons. Last season, he threw for 4,807 yards with 40 TDs and 12 picks, and completed 68.95 percent of his passes. He threw for 4,002 yards and 41 TDs in 2012. He has thrown for at least 400 yards nine times in the past two seasons and has 18 300-yard games in that span. Rodgers, who already has graduated and is working on his MBA, holds school records for passing yards, touchdown passes and completions. Fans will get a chance to see Rodgers on the CBS Sports Network on Sept. 18, when Henderson State (which is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas) plays host to Southeastern Oklahoma. De'Ante "Pop" Saunders, CB, Tennessee State Particulars: 5-foot-11, 200 pounds Buzz: Saunders was a two-year starter at safety at Florida before he was kicked off the team late in the 2012 season. He had four interceptions, 39 tackles and nine pass breakups for Tennessee State last season as a cornerback, but his best pro position might be safety. Saunders -- who started as a true freshman at Florida -- lacks elite speed, but he has great instincts, is active in run support and can lay the lumber. Saunders has NFL talent, but red flags are flying with regard to his character. Jaquiski Tartt, SS, Samford Particulars: 6-foot-1, 218 pounds Buzz: Tartt has good size and is extremely active in run support; he also runs well for his size (he has been clocked as fast as 4.46 in the 40). He had 98 tackles last season for the Bulldogs -- the year the team won the Southern Conference. He also had one interception, which he returned for a score, and nine pass breakups. Tartt has made 192 tackles and scored three defensive touchdowns in the past two seasons. The safety only played one season of high school football in Mobile, Alabama. Lynden Trail, OLB, Norfolk State Particulars: 6-foot-7, 260 pounds Buzz: Trail is an intriguing prospect because of his size, production (he had 8.5 sacks and 94 tackles last season) and background (he began his college career at Florida and was considered one of the nation's top high school defensive ends at powerhouse Miami Washington). He also had 12.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, two blocked kicks, 10 quarterback hurries and eight pass breakups last season. He has 14.5 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss in two seasons with the Spartans. Trail has gained more than 40 pounds since graduating from high school. Of note: He didn't play at all at Florida -- he redshirted as a true freshman in 2010 and did not seeing any time in 2011 before deciding to move on. But as he has gained weight, he has made big strides on the field. His size and pass-rush skills are notable. Charles Tuaau, DT, Texas A&M-Commerce Particulars: 6-foot-5, 310 pounds Buzz: Tuaau, a native of Hawaii, made a huge impact in his first season with the Division II Lions after transferring from a California junior college; he had 12.5 sacks and 25.5 tackles for loss -- staggering numbers for a nose tackle -- in garnering Lone Star Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors last fall. Tuaau signed with Hawaii out of high school but ended up at Pasadena City College in 2011. He played for Riverside community college in 2012 then signed with Oregon State in February 2013. But he didn't meet OSU's academic requirements and ended up at Texas A&M-Commerce (known as East Texas State until 1996), which is located in a town of population 9,000 about an hour northeast of downtown Dallas. His disruptive nature will intrigue NFL scouts. Zach Wagenmann, DE, Montana Particulars: 6-foot-3, 250 pounds Buzz: Wagenmann is easy to spot when you watch a Grizzlies game on TV -- he's the guy whose long blond locks are flowing out of his helmet when he is running down opposing quarterbacks. He will be a three-year starter for one of the best FCS programs in the nation and has 20 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss in his career. Wagenmann had 8.5 sacks, 64 tackles and three forced fumbles last season. His pass-rush prowess is what has garnered notice from scouts. He didn't get serious about football until he was a junior in high school, instead concentrating on basketball. Xavier Williams, DT, Northern Iowa Particulars: 6-foot-4, 311 pounds Buzz: Williams is big, physical and active. The then-junior had 74 tackles last season to go with 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss; he also blocked five kicks in the 2012 season, one of which occurred against Wisconsin. Williams is a former high school wrestler who does a good job with leverage considering his height. Julian Wilson Cornerback OU Julian Wilson is a hard hitting machine. Plays press coverage well, but isnt quite up to par in zone coverage. Lacks fluid ability in the hips and doesnt turn that well and could use a bit of speed. Kyshoen Jarrett Safety Virginia Tech Lets take the opposite approach with Jarrett here. Kyshoen is a bit on the smaller side at 511 191 lbs, but has shown tremendous ability in games before. His main issue is inconsistencies. Jarrett absolutely destroyed Ohio St when they played them in 2014, but vanished against lesser teams like Pitt Marcus Rush 3-4 OLB Michigan st Marcus is also on the smaller side for his position at 63 250 lbs, but has been very consistent on the field. Rush also got very solid reviews for doing drills very well at his Pro Day the other day as well. I think there is a strong chance Rush does get drafted because of his 10.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. Austin Hill WR Arizona The 63 212 lbs Austin Hill tore up the Pac-12 his sophomore year in 2012. 2013 he tore his ACL and never looked the same in his senior year. You saw glimpses in games of his original ability that at one point had scouts ranking him as their #1 WR prospect. I think Hill goes undrafted and I also think Chip Kelly will remember when Hill put up 81 Receptions, 1364 yards and 11 TDs in Chips final year in the Pac-12. George Farmer WR USC George Farmer was a highly recruited high-schooler who, due to injuries, never lived up to his potential. I think he should of returned to school for his senior year in an attempt to build some sort of a draft stock, but he decided to enter the NFL regardless. The kid does have some serious potential though. Kaelin Clay WR Utah Anybody remember when DeSean Jackson fumbled the ball going into the endzone against the Cowboys while showboating? Clay apparently does as he did the exact same thing against Oregon this past year that the Ducks returned for a TD. Clay has other similarities to Jackson on the field as well. Only knows one route coming out of college (streak) is extremely explosive with the ball in his hands, and can make defenders miss in open field. Clay isnt as fast as Jackson though, ran only a 4.51 at the combine, but on the field those numbers dont translate. He seems much faster on the field. At 510 and testing poorly at the combine, there is a very real chance Clay goes undrafted and could become the deep threat rotation the Eagles desperately need. er,maybe not |
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The Draftable Prospects:
Vernon Johnson, Texas A&M Commerce (6'0", 196): Johnson, a Fort Worth native, split three of his collegiate years between Midwestern State and junior colleges before settling in at Texas A&M-Commerce. In the past two season, he rewrote the school's record books, establishing single season team records in receiving yards (1,350) and catches (77), as well as a career record 25 receiving touchdowns. For his efforts, Johnson received All-American honors from the American Football Coaches Association and was named to Don Hansen's All-Region Second Team and BSN All-America's Second Team. Johnson is a bit undersized, but he has long arms and large hands, consistently looking the ball into his hands. He isn't a burner, but accelerates quickly and plants firmly to burst out of his cuts. That said, he's a work in progress; Johnson ran mostly vertical and short catch-and-go routes in college, and will need to develop the rest of the route tree. Still, he was a playmaker at the previous level, destroying his Lone Star Conference competition - as can be seen in this compendium of highlights. A final note: In his March 25 Cowboys mock draft, Rotoworld's Josh Norris has Johnson as the Cowboys' seventh-rounder. Darius Davis, Henderson State (5'11", 212) Darius, from Frisco, finished as Henderson State's all-time career receiving leader, amassing 2425 yards and 26 touchdowns. He is short and thickly built, drawing comparisons to Sterling Sharpe and Anquan Boldin. Like both former All Pros, he plays with physicality before and after the catch. In addition, Davis displays strong hands with good body control. He has the quickness and technique to secure easy releases from press coverage. He flashes the potential the potential to become a top-flight route runner; Davis gets into routes quickly and has the balance and strength to run through contact. Davis ran a disappointing 40-yard dash at his first pro day (4.64 at 226 pounds), prompting questions about his work ethic and desire. But he reportedly ran sub-4.5 in a follow-up workout after dropping seven pounds. For scouts, this correlated to the speed that was so evident on tape. Looking for a poor man's Dwayne Harris? Darius might just be the ticket. You can check out his career highlights here. The Camp Guys With NFL Bodies: Darius White, Missouri (6'3", 205): A native of Dallas, Texas, White attended Dunbar High School in Fort Worth and was listed as the nation's 6th-ranked wide receiver prospect, deciding to commit to the University of Texas. White appeared in 21 games for the Longhorns in 2010 and '11, catching six passes for 71 yards and returning a couple of kickoffs for a 24.0 average. In December 2011, White elected to transfer from Texas to Missouri, and sat out the 2012 season per NCAA transfer rules before appearing as part of the Tigers' receiver rotation in 2013. For the Tigers, he caught 37 balls for 448 yards and five scores. Like his former Mizzou running mate L'Damian Washington, White has the long frame NFL teams love; unlike Washington, he lacks pro-caliber wheels (4.65 forty time). Ross Apo, BYU (6'3", 212): Apo's collegiate career started with promise but has faded into seeming obscurity. In 2011, after a medical redshirt year, he saw action in all 13 games, catching 34 passes for 453 yards and 9 touchdowns. The following campaign, he started all twelve of the Cougars' games, grabbing 31 passes for 311 yards and a score. After the season, he underwent surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder. In 2013, he returned healthy, but was infrequently used, thanks to the emergence of Cody Hoffman and BYU's reliance on the running game, finishing with only 14 receptions, including a 52-yarder against Virginia, and 3 touchdowns. As a senior, Apo's stats fell off the proverbial cliff; he caught only one pass in twelve games. Apo has an NFL body and a solid skillset; scouts must figure our why his production declined so dramatically. The Longshots: Der'rikk Thompson, SMU (5'10", 186) The Troup, TX product has had a remarkably consistent career for the Mustangs, hauling in at least 30 passes each of his four years, with a high in 2012 of 41 grabs for 535 yards and four scores. Thompson has solid hands, is explosive in and out of breaks and is a sound technician. Although he's certainly not a burner, he's able to create separation due to route running ability despite lacking ideal speed. Because of his size, he's a poor blocker and struggles to beat press coverage, which will negatively impact his pro success. Like Cole Beasley, another SMU product, Thompson projects best as a slot receiver at the nest level. Sam Ajala, Fordham (6'1", 195): Over his collegiate career, Ajala, from DeSoto, totaled 119 receptions for 1,958 yards and 16 touchdowns. In 2013, he enjoyed eight games with 100 or more receiving yards, scoring all 14 of his touchdowns in those contests. Ajala is an unpolished route runner, but boasts excellent speed, acceleration, vision and change of direction - all traits that could make him a dangerous return man. Indeed, one scout's pro comp for Ajala is Jacoby Jones. David Porter, TCU (6'0", 205): Porter, also from DeSoto, got off to a slow start for the Horned Frogs; in his first two seasons, he caught only nine passes for 127 yards. In 2013, however, he broke through, collecting 26 balls for 435 yards and five TDs. The following campaign, he added 39 catches for 392 yards and three scores (and also threw a 55-yard touchdown pass). Porter has adequate size and decent speed (4.5 forty), leaving scouts to question: where does he win? Glenn Coleman, Florida International (6'2", 200): Coleman was recruited by SEC schools before enrolling at FIU due to academic uncertainties. He got off to a slow start, catching only 15 balls for 136 yards and a score in his first two seasons. In 2012, he added 13 passes for 227 yards (a nifty 17.5 average). In 2013, FIU hired Ron Turner (Norv's brother) as their new head coach; after a redshirt season in 2013, Coleman capped off his career with a solid 2014, taking in 23 passes for 468 yards and three scores, including an 85-yarder. DeMarcus Thompson, Abilene Christian (5'11", 172) Yet another DeSoto product, Thompson played in nine games as a true freshman, finishing the season with nine catches for 160 yards and one touchdown. After missing the 2012 campaign, he bounced back in 2013, corralling 23 passes for 305 yards and three scores. In 2014, he hauled in 54 passes for 654 yards and two scores, adding five rushes for another 49 yards and a TD. Given his lack of size or speed (a painful 4.75 forty), its hard to imagine that Thompson will add his name to the Cowboys' growing list of DeMarcuses. |
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That UDFA really produces some athletes yet I've never seen the them on TV! Must be a division IV school!
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Goodley, Antwan WR 5'10" 209 Baylor 5.4 Davis, Titus WR 6'1" 196 Central Michigan 5.3 Anderson, Dres WR 6'1" 187 Utah 5.3 Lutman, Gavin WR 6'4" 201 Pittsburg St. (KS) 5.3 Leslie, Jordan 6'3" 215 BYU Johnson, Vernon 6'1" 190 Texas A&M-Commerce 5.2 Harper, Josh 6'1 191 Fresno St. Davis, Devante 6'3" 220 UNLV Hall, Rannell 6'0" 198 Central Florida Carter, DeAndre WR 5'10" 185 Sacramento St. 5.1 Collins, Ricky 6'0" 200 Texas A&M-Commerce 5.1 Hill, Austin 6'3" 212 Arizona TE Saxton, Wes 6'3" 248 South Alabama OL Collins, La'el OT 6'4" 305 LSU 6.1 Finney, B.J. C 6'4" 318 Kansas St. 5.3 Crisp, Rob OT 6'7" 301 N.C. State 5.3 Miller, Darrian OG 6'5" 307 Kentucky 5.3 Matias, Josue OG 6'5" 309 Florida St. 5.3 Dismukes, Reese C 6'3" 296 Auburn 5.3 Hamilton, Chad C 6'2" 292 Coastal Carolina Defense DL Richardson, Bobby DT 6'3" 283 Indiana Buckley, Quayshawne DT 6'3" 305 Idaho Lott, Derrick DT 6'4" 314 Tennessee-Chattanooga Walton, Leterrius DT 6'5" 319 Central Michigan Trinca-Pasat, Louis DT 6'1" 290 Iowa Irving, David DT 6'7" 272 Iowa St. Wagenmann, Zack DE 6'3" 247 Montana Walls, Davon DT 6'7" 290 Drew, Ray DE 6'5" 284 Georgia Reed, Cedric DE 6'5" 269 Texas Castleman, James NT 6'2" 300 Oklahoma St. Eulls, Kaleb DT 6'4" 295 Mississippi St. Slater, Tory DT 6'5" 290 West Georgia Williams, DeShawn DT 6'1" 295 Clemson Surratt, J.T. DT 6'1" 304 South Carolina Trail, Lynden DE 6'7" 269 Norfolk St. Williams, Xavier DT 6'2" 309 Northern Iowa LB Jones, Taiwan ILB 6'3" 245 Michigan St. Sylvestre, Junior OLB 6'0" 222 Toledo Fua, Alani OLB 6'5" 238 BYU Hull, Mike OLB 6'0" 237 Penn St. CB Hill, Troy CB 5'10" 182 Oregon Marshall, Nick CB 6'1" 207 Auburn Callahan, Bryce CB 5'10" 185 Rice Safety Harris, Anthony SS 6'1" 183 Virginia Drummond, Kurtis FS 6'1" 208 Michigan St. Claiborne, Imoan S 5'11" 187 Northwestern St. (LA) Celiscar, Donald S 5'11" 194 Western Michigan |
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Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 16s16 seconds ago
Vikings already have signed undrafted free agents, Virginia S Anthony Harris and former Notre Dame WR DeVaris Daniels. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Tennessee Titans: Jacksonville Jaguars: Oakland Raiders: Washington Redskins: New York Jets: Chicago Bears: Brian Vogler, TE, Alabama Atlanta Falcons: New York Giants: St. Louis Rams: Louis Trinca-Pasat, DT, Iowa Minnesota Vikings: Davaris Daniels, WR, Notre Dame Taylor Heinike, QB, Old Dominion Cleveland Browns: Travis Lee, CB, Miles College New Orleans Saints: Miami Dolphins: San Francisco 49ers: Houston Texans: Lynden Trail, OLB, Norfolk State San Diego Chargers: Brian Parker, TE, Albany Kansas City Chiefs: Buffalo Bills: Justin Hamilton, DT, La.-Lafayette Philadelphia Eagles: Brett Boyko, OL, UNLV John Harris, WR, Texas Cincinnati Bengals: Pittsburgh Steelers: Detroit Lions: Arizona Cardinals: Carolina Panthers: Baltimore Ravens: Nick Perry, S, Alabama Dallas Cowboys: Denver Broncos: Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Varga, FB, Yale Green Bay Packers: Matt Rotterham, OL, Pittsburgh Seattle Seahawks: Nate Boyer, LS, Texas New England Patriots: |
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Evan Woodbery @TheSaintsBeat 1m1 minute ago
#Saints sign DL Tavaris Barnes of Clemson per @RyanBartow |
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6'4 282lb
OVERVIEW 2014: Played in 13 games, started three games. Scored a TD on a fumble recovery vs. Louisville. 2013: Played in 13 games, started one game. 2012: Played in 12 games (did not start any games). 2011: Played in nine games (did not start any games). 2010: Redshirted. PRO DAY RESULTS 20-yard shuttle: 4.62 seconds Three-cone drill: 7.56 seconds Vertical jump: 31 inches Broad jump: 9 feet ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Athletic base end with broad shoulders and well-defined legs. Good initial foot quickness off the ball. Springs into blockers with arms extended, keeping himself clean. Crashes hard down the line in back-side pursuit and plays with energy. Intriguing potential as interior third-down rusher, using twists and stunts. WEAKNESSES Never a full-time starter. Failed to play in more than 30 percent of the defensive snaps in any of his four years at Clemson. Is underdeveloped as a pass rusher. Will bull rush and use an occasional slant move to pressure quarterback, but lacking in skill right now. Needs to improve hand usage as rusher. Run-around athlete still learning the game. DRAFT PROJECTION Priority free agent NFL COMPARISON Jarius Wynn BOTTOM LINE Possesses the size and raw athleticism to warrant a look and the tape suggests that he could open some eyes with quickness and explosion numbers. Barnes doesn't play like an instinctual end at this time, but the traits are intriguing, even though he appears to be a project at this point. |
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6:16: Clemson defensive lineman Tavaris Barnes signed with the Saints, according to college recruiting analyst Ryan Bartow
Tavaris Barnes Biography - Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site |
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aints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg 46s46 seconds ago
Saints sign Notre Dame OT Doniel Gambrell OVERVIEW Married with three children. Originally attended Eastern Michigan, but left to be with his then-*girlfriend (and now wife), Shardai, and his infant son, Levi. Worked in a factory to make ends meet until 2012, when Ted Ginn, Sr., helped him land at Notre Dame College (Ohio). Spent three seasons playing right tackle for NDC and was considered one of the top tackles in the Mountain East Conference during that time. Works a third*-shift job during the football season to support his family. Father was murdered when Doniel was 11 years old. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Athletic big man with an NFL frame and long arms. Excellent first-step quickness and lateral movement. Has the footwork necessary to crossface or hook defender. Has athleticism necessary to play tackle but might fit inside at guard. Plays from two- and three-point stance. Flashes ability to play with desired hand placement and punch. Smooth glider to second level and can mirror and finish in space. Has enough length and natural ability to redirect from guard position when pass rushers get to his edge. Praised by scouts for his maturity and leadership. Gambrell more than held his own against FBS-level competition during practices for the College Gridiron Showcase in Arlington, Texas. WEAKNESSES Needs to improve his instincts and understanding of offense. Will seek to go get defensive end on running plays where he simply needs to hold his ground and run the defender upfield. Has decent kick*-slide and set-up, but relies on quick* sets and will set out too wide, opening door for inside moves. Struggles to redirect back inside and shut down inside moves. Tends to panic and rush to edge when he sees blitzer coming. Needs more consistent leverage and hip snap to capture and contain in run game. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 7 or priority free agent NFL COMPARISON Brennan Williams BOTTOM LINE Intriguing small-school player with big-school athleticism and talent. While his feet are NFL*-caliber, his instincts and anchor need work. With his family life and hectic schedule, Gambrell hasn't had the opportunity to work in the weight room like he will need to. He will require patience and technique work, but has a shot of playing on Sundays. Some project him inside to guard, but teams might want to give him a shot to play tackle initially. |
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Saints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg now6 seconds ago
Saints sign Markus Brewster DE of West Texas A&M Saints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg 46s46 seconds ago Saints sign ILB Stephon Sanders of SMU |
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One notable player from the pro day was Markus Pierce-Brewster (6-foot-4 1/8, 238 pounds), an outside linebacker. Pierce-Brewster ran the 40-yard dash in 4.70 and 4.74 seconds. He had a 29 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump. He ran the 3-cone drill in 7.66 and the short shuttle in 4.48. And he had 16 reps in the bench press.
One player is a free-agent possibility for a team following the 2015 NFL Draft. Linebacker Stephon Sanders (6-foot-2 1/4, 254 pounds) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.83 seconds with the wind and 5.02 seconds against the wind. He had a 30 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-8 broad jump. He did the 20-yard short shuttle in 4.43 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.25 seconds. Sanders had a good positional workout. Follow Gil Brandt on Twitter @Gil_Brandt. |
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Andrew Brandt @adbrandt 1m1 minute ago
As undrafted FA, Collins can sign 3-year deal, not 4-yr as drafted, take advantage of high RFA tender. Could equal 4-yr cash of 2nd rounder. |
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Saints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg now6 seconds ago View translation
Saints sign UTSA DT Ashaad Mabry Defensive tackle Ashaad Mabry (6-foot-2 1/2, 322 pounds) ran the 40-yard dash in 5.33 and 5.37 seconds. He had a 22 1/2-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot-3 broad jump. He did the 20-yard short shuttle in 5.18 seconds and the three-cone drill in 8.35 seconds. He also performed 26 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Mabry had a good workout, and is described as having very good quickness for a guy of his size. He is a potential free-agent pickup for a team following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft. |
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Austin Hill Signed
OVERVIEW 2014: Played in 14 games. Recorded 49 catches for 635 yards and four touchdowns. 2013: Missed season with a knee injury. 2012: Played in 13 games and made 12 starts. He was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award (given to college football's top receiver) and an All-Pac-12 second-team selection after posting 1,364 yards receiving (second in Pac-12). 2011: Played in 10 games and started one. 2010: Redshirted. PRO DAY RESULTS 40-yard dash: 4.62 and 4.57 seconds Vertical jump: 36 1/2 inches Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches 20-yard short shuttle: 4.03 seconds Three-cone drill: 6.65 seconds ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Big and physical. Plays to his size. Runs with attitude after the catch and can take weaker cornerbacks for a ride. Puts defenders on his hip and uses his body to shield them. Good chance lateral quickness improves as he continues to trust his recovery from injury. Dedicated weight-room worker. Possesses strong hands and catching the ball comes easily for him. Effective blocker who can help spring big runs. His 2012 film shows very effective play from the slot. WEAKNESSES Suffered ACL injury that knocked him out for all of 2013. Is noticeably slower since his injury. Still hasn't recovered to his pre-injury form. Personnel men question his vertical speed. Has to gear down to get into his breaks and is inconsistent at getting separation at the top of his route. Lacks suddenness and can be robotic as a route-runner. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 7 or priority free agent NFL COMPARISON Austin Pettis BOTTOM LINE Based on the tape, it's hard to imagine Hill will be able to run a time that will make scouts happy. However, he's a tough blocker and a reliable, big target who can block in the running game. Hill's medicals will be scrutinized, but if healthy, he could use his big frame to muscle smaller slot corners |
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van Woodbery @TheSaintsBeat 2m2 minutes ago
#Saints have signed OL Cyril Lemon of North Texas, per official school Twitter account. Cyril Lemon | Guard Team: North Texas Mean Green Ht / Wt: 6'3' / 304 North Texas Mean Green LATEST NEWS RECENT NEWS CBS Sports' Dane Brugler calls North Texas senior T Cyril Lemon a "heady veteran with traits that translate well to the pros." "Underrated SR prospect on CBSSportsNet right now - North Texas RT Cyril Lemon. Heady veteran with traits that translate well to the pros," Brugler tweeted. Lemon entered his senior campaign with the lofty designation of being the only FBS player to start every game of his collegiate career and be named All-Conference three straight years. Fri, |
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UTSA DT Ashaad Mabry signs with #Saints, per @theJJPerez, who covers the Road Runners.
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Saints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg 36s37 seconds ago
Now seeing Arizona WR Austin Hill possibly to Seahawks, not Saints. Conflicting info out there. |
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New Hampshire WR R.J. Harris says he's signing w/ #Saints on his Twitter account.
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R.J. HARRISNEW HAMPSHIRE CAA FOOTBALL
GRADE 4.9 ? 6'0" HEIGHT 200LBS. WEIGHT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS At his best down the field. Adequate deep speed with good concentration and ball tracking. Doesn't let defenders crowd him against sideline downfield. Creates space for himself and is able to adjust to the ball and finish tough catches. High-point catcher with good hand strength. Has some shiftiness to his game after the catch and is able to create yardage with bouncy short-area quickness. Consistently productive. Went for more than 100 yards receiving and at least one touchdown in eight of his first nine games in 2014. WEAKNESSES Would like to see more focus to pluck and secure quickly on short throws. Shows tightness in hips, leading to upright routes and a lack of bend into breaks. Slow to unlock and accelerate when making stop-and-start cuts and his speed cuts are rounded and drifting. Too "gradual" into his breaks, allowing defenders time to react and close distance. Won't create as much separation underneath through his routes as desired. DRAFT PROJECTION Priority free agent BOTTOM LINE Frequently targeted, system receiver who had three straight seasons with more than 1,000 yards receiving, including 2014, with 1,551 yards and 15 touchdowns. Harris has average height for an outside receiver, but an above-average skill set when the ball is in the air. While his ability to gain yards after the catch is solid, he doesn't appear to have the athletic ability and acceleration out of his cuts to get open consistently in the NFL. |
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Taiwon Jones gone to Jets
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Nick Underhill @nick_underhill now4 seconds ago
Can confirm report the Saints signed Tavaris Barnes |
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Saints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg 22s22 seconds ago
Saints sign Syracuse G Sean Hickey |
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6'5" HEIGHT 32 3/4" ARM LENGTH 309LBS. WEIGHT 10 1/2" HANDS ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Can get good movement when he locks in. At his best in jump sets, with a good punch and good leverage inside. Walls off defenders effectively in run game. Can drop his anchor and take a stand against power rushers when needed. WEAKNESSES Looks lost when he gets to the second level. Poor footwork on every wide defender. Plays with low, wide hands on pass pro, which leads to a lack of punch. Turns his shoulders and opens up too quickly in pass pro. Does not look for work downfield. Lacks thickness through his chest. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 7 or priority free agent NFL COMPARISON Andrew Gardner BOTTOM LINE High-cut college tackle who could struggle badly in pass protection if left at that position in the pros. If he were a little more athletic, he could be an interesting center prospect in the Chris Myers mold. As an NFL prospect, he won't check off many of the boxes teams are looking for in terms of his natural talent. |
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Katherine Terrell @Kat_Terrell 48s49 seconds ago
Ronnie Harris signs with the Saints, per source |
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@SaintsNationBlg 1m1 minute ago
Saints sign DT Kaleb Eulls of Ms State KALEB EULLSMISSISSIPPI ST. SEC 6'4" HEIGHT 295LBS. WEIGHT OVERVIEW 2014: Started 12 games at defensive tackle and one game at defensive end. Recorded 34 total tackles, three tackles for loss and three sacks. Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week following the win at Kentucky on Oct. 25, when he had two sacks. 2013: Started all 13 games. 2012: Started all 13 games. 2011: Named to the All-SEC Freshman Team. Was only defensive freshman (true or redshirt) to start all 13 games in the SEC. 2010: Redshirted. PRO DAY RESULTS 40-yard dash: 5.20 and 5.26 seconds Vertical jump: 28 inches Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches 20-yard short shuttle: 4.59 seconds Three-cone drill: 7.31 seconds Bench press: 26 reps ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Plays with a wide, strong base. Has power in his lower half. Able to brace up against double teams and eat up blocks. Uses good pursuit angles and has adequate lateral quickness against the run. Consistent player and four-year starter in a physical conference. Plays with effort and was part of an aggressive defense. WEAKNESSES Legs straighten out and his pad level rises too often at contact. At times he's too locked in on backfield rather than handling the task at hand -- especially on stunts. Poor pass-rush skills. Uses just a bull rush and will stall out if he isn't winning within the first couple of seconds of the snap. Hand usage and placement aren't where they need to be. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 6 or 7 SOURCES TELL US "Hard worker and I know that he's well thought of at that school. He's a rotational guy at most." -- NFC South scout NFL COMPARISON Brandon Dunn BOTTOM LINE Has the athletic ability and motor to be effective against the run and was good enough to start for four years in the challenging SEC West. Eulls needs a great deal of improvement as a pass rusher and some of that improvement can come with better hand usage. Has the look of a competent NFL backup. |
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SaintsNationBlg 5m5 minutes ago
Saints sign UNC TE Jack Tabb Tight end Jack Tabb (6-foot-2 7/8, 243 pounds) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.76 and 4.74 seconds. He had a 31-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He did the 20-yard short shuttle in 4.42 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.14 seconds. He also performed 17 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Tabb -- who had 257 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2014 -- caught the ball well during the positional drills |
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New DT
Kaleb Eulls is accustomed to sacking the quarterback to preserve victory, but Tuesday morning he made a life-saving tackle. It wasn't recorded on the field, instead taking place on a Mississippi school bus. Eulls' quick reaction disarmed a troubled female student who was brandishing a .38 semiautomatic handgun and allowed 22 students and the school bus driver to avoid tragedy. "You never figure this would ever happen on the [bus] ride to school," Eulls told ESPN.com on Thursday afternoon. Eulls Eulls What started as a typical 1½-hour ride from Eulls' rural home in Pickens to Yazoo County High in Yazoo City, Miss., turned into a courageous moment for a humble hero. Eulls normally catnaps during the long journey each morning; on Tuesday at 6:52 a.m. CT, he was awakened by his 16-year-old sister, Kimberly, while their two younger sisters, Ashley and Bobbie, watched in disbelief. "I was out of it, sleeping and listening to music on my iPod when she [Kimberly] told me a girl had a gun. At that point, I thought, 'What now?'" Once the 14-year-old girl loaded a clip, mayhem ensued. Surveillance video from the bus showed terrified students scattering for the exits, with Eulls, an 18-year-old senior and honor roll student, instinctively springing into action. Eulls opened the emergency door in the rear of the bus, ordering students to exit. Eulls, 6-feet-4, 255 pounds, then managed to get the girl's attention. "She was threatening the lives of other kids," he said. "I asked her for the gun but she refused. I was trying to protect the others." And then came the opening. Eulls says the girl "glanced away for a half-second." He floored the girl with a bone-shaking tackle, dislodging the firearm. Eulls retrieved the handgun and quickly exited the bus from the rear. Talk about an instant classic. Yazoo County head coach Matt Williams isn't surprised by his star player's actions. "Kaleb is of high character," Williams said. "For all the accolades he's received, Kaleb is humble; no doubt he's a special, special person." Eulls isn't your average small-town high school player. He's already accepted an athletic scholarship from Mississippi State and was named to the state's preseason "Dandy Dozen" as one of the best high school football players in Mississippi. Williams called Eulls the program's top all-time player since the school opened in 1995. Eulls said the Mississippi State coaches have called offering their praise. "They were excited and proud of me," Eulls said. "They said, 'We're glad to have you in the family and it's great what you would do for others.''' The Mississippi State Bulldogs are not only getting the No. 51-ranked defensive end, according to ESPNU's Scouts Inc., but a hero. Eulls' Scouts Inc. evaluation seems prophetic. "Kaleb is a solid tackler and flashes a knack for popping the ball loose. Eulls is a prospect with some good raw tools. His upside will intrigue some and he could develop into a good college defender." Yazoo County Sheriff Thomas Vaughan lauded Eulls for acting appropriately. "He saved no telling how many lives," Vaughan told NBC News. "There may have been a lot of sad families today." The girl, whose name was not released, is being held at the juvenile detention center and charged with 22 counts of attempted aggravated assault, 22 counts of kidnapping and one count of possession of a firearm on school property, according to police. The suspect, who may be charged as an adult, allegedly was teased by a student Monday, prompting her actions. Police are investigating how she obtained the weapon. Eulls, who doubles as a left-handed quarterback, has been besieged for interviews since the incident. He appeared Thursday morning on NBC's "Today Show" and several other news outlets. The outpouring of thanks continues from the families of students whom Eulls rescued from harm's way. Yet Eulls has remained focused on playing football. "I think that was his way of getting away from the media circus," Williams said. "On the practice field, he's another one of the guys and they'll rib him if he throws a bad pass. That's the way Kaleb is; he's a humble guy." Thursday's practice restored normalcy. The team feasted on barbecue sandwiches afterward and Eulls caught a glimpse of the junior varsity game. Friday night, the Yazoo County Panthers (1-1) renew their rivalry at Velma Jackson (Camden, Miss.). "We're focused on the game," Eulls said. Eulls also realizes the magnitude of his bravery. "I'm aware, but it was a crazy situation," he said. "I needed to make a stand." Williams added, "He's mentally drained and looking forward to Friday's game. This is a special group [of players]." |
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Evan Woodbery @TheSaintsBeat now9 seconds ago
...if #Saints add more than 11 UDFAs tonight, something has been misreported, or someone is getting cut. |
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Barnes and Eulls are great pickups!
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Im done
Its 01'27 and i have had around 12hrs sleep since 6am thursday |
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Nick Underhill @nick_underhill 29s29 seconds ago
UNH TE Harold Spears signed with the Saints, I'm told |
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Wonder with whom TE Brian Parker, Albany signed?
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Who signed Goodley?
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Still hoping for NT Xavier Williams
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I have a new favorite Saint in Doniel Gambrell...
I'd wear his jersey; and, I don't wear another man's jersey... |
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So, you're saying he's not a man?! :-D |
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I still don't feel like we addressed the guard position. We desperately need depth.
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From what i heard the team was high on Kelemete and Lelito didn't disgrace himself at C last year
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