2012 UDFA Thread

[Leonardfan]

Post your udfa signings here:

Derek Carrier - Oakland

 

[Van_Slyke_CF]

I found this list for Pittsburgh on the SBNation Steelers site:

Drew Butler P Georgia
Grant Ressel K Missouri
Connor Dixon QB
Ryan Lee OL Furman
Robert Golden CB Arizona
Brandon Lindsey LB Pittsburgh
Ikponmwosa Igbinosun DT S. Con St
Jake Stoller DL Yale
Adrian Robinson DE/OLB Temple
Desmond Stapleton G

They also posted an article about 15 minutes ago saying QB Alex Tanney from Monmouth has also signed.

 

[Riddlewire]

Aaron Pflugrad to the Eagles.
Nick Schwieger to Rams.
Cole Beasley to the Cowboys.
Robbie Frey to the Falcons.
Tyler Shoemaker to Bucs.
Nate Eachus to Chiefs.

 

[dwid]

oh man that sucks Connor Dixon is with Pittsburgh, hes not a qb he is a wide receiver now. He originally played qb at Michigan St but injured his throwing shoulder, he ran a 4.4 at his pro day at 6'5 220 pounds. He had about 800+ yards on around 40 catches last season with a qb that liked to run and not too strong of an arm. He chose one of the worst teams to go to.

 

[celticdb15]

Former Iowa linebacker Tyler Nielsen goes undrafted due to injury history; agrees to terms with the Minnesota Vikings.

He should have been a mid round selection with his size, tape, and measurables..

Guard Lucas Nix from Pitt signed with Oakland, DT Chas Alecxih signed with Dolphins, LB Max Gruder with the Falcons.

Penn State SS Nick Sukay signs with Bills.

Caste speak

NFL Draft 2012: Giants sign former Rutgers fullback Joe Martinek

Published: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:15 PM Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:20 PM

Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerThe Giants signed Joe Martinek as an undrafted free agent.
The Giants signed 10 undrafted free agents immediately following the conclusion of the draft and one of them is Rutgers fullback Joe Martinek, who tweeted the news. Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross confirmed the signing. The 6-foot, 224-pounder ran a 4.5 40-yard-dash at Rutgers' pro day after catching 27 passes for 262 yards and a touchdown in addition to 24 rushes for 123 yards in 2011

"We had him at the local day," Ross said. "We’ve been to tons of Rutgers games. He’s just a gritty, hard-nosed football player. He’s played fullback, he’s played running back, done whatever they asked. He worked out really well. Can really catch the ball. A guy you can throw in at any position there in the backfield and he’ll not miss a beat."

 

[Riddlewire]

Austin Davis signed with the Rams.

Since they didn't draft a quarterback and didn't sign any other FA QBs, that actually puts him in a pretty good position. Better than Cousins, probably.

 

[Leonardfan]

I like the Austin Davis to the Rams. I believe he was a "combine arm" much like Yates last year. I am also happy the Redskins got Cousins though. He is a talented QB and has strong leadership qualities and IMO will give Griffin a run for his money at some point.

 

[Leonardfan]

Here are some more notable UDFA signings (I did not include those already listed):

Ravens - FB Chad Diehl, TE Nick Provo
Biils - QB Aaron Corp
Jets - DT Brett Roy, QB GJ Kinne, TE Brian Linthicum
Cowboys -OT Levy Ad****, TE George Bryan
Houston - LB Sean Loiseau
Colts - LB Chris Galippo, S Matt Merletti
Jacksonville - DT Drew Nowak, LB JK Shaffer, C Mike Brewster
Vikings - DT Chase Baker
Giants - DE Matt Broha, RB Joe Martinek
Oakland - OL Lucas Nix
San Diego - DT Logan Harrell
St. Louis - LB Alex Hoffman Ellis, DT Matt Conrath, OT Joe Long
Browns - LB Andrew Sweat
Redskins - DE Brian McNally
Lions - WR Jared Karstetter
Panthers - DE Ryan Van Bergen
Cardinals - S Blake Gideon

 

[whiteathlete33]

I still don't understand how Matt Reynolds and Mike Brewster weren't drafted. At least they have been picked up.

 

[white is right]

I still don't understand how Matt Reynolds and Mike Brewster weren't drafted. At least they have been picked up.

Anybody hear anything about JJ Di Luigi or Johnathan Hernandez? At one point around the combines they were the two highest rated White tailback prospects.

 

[Riddlewire]

DiLuigi hasn't signed and he likely isn't even trying.
He's currently on his honeymoon.

UMass has been reporting on their signees. Five have signed, but Hernandez wasn't among them.

It also seems that Brock Jackolski will go unsigned (and he is trying to land a free agent contract).

 

[Deadlift]

4 players from the Cincinnati Bearcats' were drafted (2 on defense). It's inexplicable that all those NFL team scouts that were viewing footage of their defense "failed to spot" the talented J.K. Schaffer.

Here's a list of Cinci's draftable players, showing the 4 players that got drafted and those that did not: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draf...m/nfl/draft/schools?id=2129&_slug_=cincinnati

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1673587

Not sure how he is the "431st overall prospect" when this info is presented right on his page... (btw, linebackers are way too devalued)

12/31/2011 - PLAYERS TO WATCH: LB J.K. Schaffer is the emotional leader of Cincinnati's defense and its top playmaker. The Big East Conference's active leader in tackles, Shaffer has recorded 100 or more tackles in three consecutive seasons, only the fifth Cincinnati player to accomplish the feat. - The Sports Xchange

 

[celticdb15]

Packers sign NT Randy Colling and DE Drew Vanderlin who draftdaddy compared to a D2 JJ Watt type player.

JK Schaeffer,Joe Holland, Noah Keller,Brian Hendricks and Andrew Sweat were all huge snubs at LB..

 

[Deadlift]

Joe Holland turns 24 in August, and that physical maturity should be looked at as a bonus! He was excellent last year for the Boilermakers. But, according to this link, he's the 41st ranked OLB? http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243850

wow....

 

[white is right]

Anybody hear about Joe Suhey? I would love for him to compete for a roster spot. If Hatie wasn't the Bears coach a training camp invite would be logical....

 

[Riddlewire]

I'm shocked and saddened that Bo Levi Mitchell hasn't been able to sign a FA deal.

6'2", 210lbs.
National Championship Winning MVP QB
7,505 yds (61%) 70TD 28INT in 2 seasons

He broke EWU's record for single season passing yards with 4,009, which ranks 17th in FCS history and fifth in Big Sky Conference history. Mitchell went on to win the Walter Payton Award as the best offensive player in the FCS and was also named the 2011 Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Mitchell was also named to seven All-America teams this past season, earning first team honors on six of them. He was the top quarterback on teams selected by The Sports Network, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp, Associated Press, Phil Steele Publications and Beyond Sports College Network.[SUP][5][/SUP]

Exactly how many championships did 4'2" Russell Wilson win?

 

[Don Wassall]

I'll be rooting for Martinek as much as any of our FA underdogs. Brian Leonard was treated great by the NFL compared to Joe.

 

[Truthteller]

Was looking at a transactions list for the Carolina Panthers UFA signees and googled this name, which we can add to the list: Brenton Bersin


http://www.woffordterriers.com/news/2012/4/29/FB_0429123433.aspx


[video=youtube;mkIa3HgAVzg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkIa3HgAVzg&feature=relmfu[/video]

 

[Carolina Speed]

Thanks truthteller, I had been checking Wofford's site for any news on potential UFA's, but went to bed a little early. Bersin has good size and speed at 6'4. Also, amazing he's getting a look considering Wofford is a predominately run offense. Good for him! Bersin grew up in Charlotte.

Look for their; Wofford's RB/FB Eric Breitenstein to either be drafted or sign a UFA deal after next season. He has led The SoCon in rushing each of the last 2 years and is a D-1AA All-American!

 

[celticdb15]

New Mexico Safety Bubba Forrest signs contract with the Bengals, Shawn Loiseau signs with Texans! McKay Jacobson signs with Eagles.

 

[TwentyTwo]

Thanks for the research men!

Ball State DB Sean Baker to Bucs...for try-out to sign contract...no word yet on WR Briggs Osbon??

http://ballufbblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/sean-baker-to-tryout-for-tampa-bay/

Arizona WR David Douglas to NY Giants

Any word on DB Brian Peters from Northwestern??

DE Zach Nash Sacramento State to Cardinals

Hopefully Shoemaker does not get the Chas Guessner treatment in Tampa...tear it up in pre-season..then bounce around practice squad

 

[Truthteller]

I've been googling some of the names on the transactions lists when I get some time. Found one from Wofford last night. Today, found a 6' 6", 215 pound WR from Sacramento State, Chase Deadder, who signed with Tennessee. Considering no one on this site has even heard of him, I doubt he has much of a chance to make it...but here's the link. Hope he surprises all and becomes another Drew Bennett:

http://www.statehornet.com/sports/p...cle_ad503f5c-9255-11e1-9667-0019bb30f31a.html

 

[Riddlewire]

TE Phillip Supernaw from Ouachita Baptist University signed with Houston.

Supernaw is 6'5", 242lbs, 4.69 40.

Some highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tilno9TBujk

 

[Carolina Speed]

LB Austin Johnson; Tennessee. 6'2, 240lbs. To the Baltimore Ravens.

Led UT in tackles, 81 and had 4 INT's. The most INT's by a UT linebacker since 1970!

 

[celticdb15]

Eric Mangini just said on ESPN his favorite UDFA he's ever signed was Danny Woodhead! Very complementary of Danny noting that a couple years later he was playing in a Super Bowl.

As for Johnson I feel he's been very underrated this whole draft process. A while back I read an article comparing him to another white LB Nick Reveiz who was asked to switch to FB once he entered the NFL. So ridiculous he put those numbers up in the Nation's "best conference" so why can't he get some respect?