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No Speedy then by the looks only 8 slots

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ANTONIO PIPKIN
TIFFIN D2 INDEPENDENTS

GRADE
4.86


6'1"
HEIGHT

32 1/4"
ARM LENGTH

225LBS.
WEIGHT

10"
HANDS

OVERVIEW
Pipkin was a FBS talent playing Division II football the past four years for Tiffin University in Ohio. He broke nearly all of the school's passing records during his career, even some for noted quarterback coach George Whitfield, who is in the school's athletics Hall of Fame. Pipkin was an honorable mention All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection as a true freshman (2,316 yards, 12 TD, 12 INT, 66.5 completion pct) and sophomore (2,863 yards, 19 TD, eight INT, 63.6 completion pct.; 556 yards, five TD rushing). He set the conference's record for total offense in 2015, receiving a second-team All-GLIAC nod (3,227 yards, 32 TD, six INT, 64.1 completion pct.; 729 yards, eight TD rushing). The Dragons had their most success under Pipkin in 2016, winning eight games as he was the GLIAC Player of the Year (2,534 passing yards, 25 TD, six INT, 64.9 completion pct.; 757 yards, seven TD).

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Primary bread-winner for his offense over last two seasons. Has been able to produce with his arm and his legs. Quick ball-handler with an even quicker release on inside play-action from the gun. Can send the fades and seam throws on their way with a flick of the wrist when he's working quickly. Has legs to keep defenses honest on backside in zone-read. Has a great feel for exit routes from the pocket and can make defenses pay. Takes care of the ball. Unwilling to take unnecessary chances with the throws in traffic.

WEAKNESSES Short for the position. Feet bouncy and become antsy once he's unable to deliver to his second read. Pocket poise needs work. Looks for a quick exit rather than continuing to scan the field and deliver to receivers coming open. Drops eyes when pocket gets a little noisy around him. Anticipation is below average. Will hesitate to cut it loose when he has a safety on the ropes. Field side accuracy and short throw touch need work. Will need to clean up a myriad of footwork issues.

DRAFT PROJECTION UDFA

BOTTOM LINE Pipkin's level of competition will clearly be a strike against him unless he steps up and has a big week at the Senior Bowl. He's undersized with an average arm and needs to improve his accuracy and pocket poise. While he has proven to be dangerous with the feet, he doesn't have the physical traits that teams are usually willing to take shots on late in the draft. He may find himself fighting to catch a team's eye from the undrafted free agent list.

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Someone is getting cut


Just when i thought i could go to bed


Saints Nation Blog‏ @SaintsNationBlg 39s40 seconds ago

Saints Nation Blog Retweeted Jason Munz
If so, there might be some cuts coming. Roster count would be at 91Saints


Jason MunzVerified account @munzly
BREAKING: Former Southern Miss C Cameron Tom tells me he has agreed to a UFDA deal with the @Saints.

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C CAMERON TOM
SOUTHERN MISS CONFERENCE USA

GRADE
4.85

6'4"
HEIGHT

287LBS.
WEIGHT

OVERVIEW
This pivot man with a relatively slim build and two first names has been a staple on the Golden Eagles' line the past four seasons; quarterback Nick Mullens would be the first to tell you that his success is directly related to the play of his snapper and leader of the line. Tom has garnered first-team All-Conference USA recognition in each of the last two seasons, starting all 27 games in the middle. He lined up for all 12 games at center in 2014, receiving honorable mention notice, following a Conference USA All-Freshman season in which he started nine times at the right tackle spot.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Full-time, three-year starter. Has good lower body thickness. Patient blocker up to the second level. Climbs with a wide base trying maximize his ability to get a piece of darting linebackers. Takes quality angles to his blocks. Tries to sink and get as much bend and torque into his initial contact. Strikes with upward punch and is able to extends arms for more control. Able to withstand bull rush attempts and anchor down in pass pro.

WEAKNESSES Straight-legged with narrow base into angle blocks. Inconsistent working feet and hips into position to secure his move blocks. Plays with below average balance in space and through contact. Needs to add more mass and improve his core strength. Slow to adjust assignments when needed. Snap to step quickness is off. Poor reactions and awareness at times against twists.


DRAFT PROJECTION UDFA


BOTTOM LINE Tom looks bigger than his listed weight, so it will be interesting to see where he measures at the Shrine Game and combine. Tom has good arm length and decent anchor, but he's a very average run blocker who will need more technique work to lock in a roster spot.

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My work here is done

Bed before 1am for the first time in days

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thanks lee

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Pipkin went somewhere else. Here's the list:


The Sports Daily > The Saints Nation
SAINTS 2017 UNDRAFTED ROOKIE FREE AGENT CLASS
Posted by Andrew Juge on April 29, 2017
Here is the UDFA class of 2017, we will continue to update this list as more names come in:

Travin Dural, WR, LSU

Devaroe Lawrence, DT, Auburn

Andrew Lauderdale, T, New Hampshire

Sae Tautu, LB, BYU

Cameron Lee, G, Illinois State


Arthur Maulet, CB, Memphis

Collin Buchanan, T, Miami OH

Cameron Tom, C, Southern Miss

Ahmad Fulwood, WR, Florida

Chase Dominguez, LS, Utah

John Robinson-Woodgett, FB, UMass

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Annnd we got outa here without a QB. That's a sign like no other of the change in our FO!

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We can debate about these UDFAs all we want but they are all PS fodder.