Undrafted Free Agent Signings

[Outshined]

Vikings Sign Illinois LB J Leman.

 

http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=1557

[Outshined]

pril 27th, 2008 – 7:14 PM by Judd Zulgad Here is a list of undrafted rookie free agents with whom the Vikings agreed to terms after Sunday’s draft. Included on this list is Maryland linebacker Erin Henderson, the brother of Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson.

 

Husain Abdullah S Washington State

 

Martail Burnett DE Utah

 

Leger Douzable DT Central Florida

 

Marcus Griffin S Texas

 

Steven Hauschka K NC State

 

Erin Henderson LB Maryland

 

Nate Jones WR Texas

 

Travis Key CB Michigan State

 

Jeremy “J” Leman LB Illinois

 

Tim Mattran C Stanford

 

Drew Radovich T USC

 

Darius Reynaud WR West Virginia

 

Brandon Sumrall CB S Mississippi

 

Marcus Walker CB Oklahoma

 

Kyle Wright QB Miami (Fla.)

 

Albert Young RB Iowa

 

http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=1558

[Ziachild007]

It seems like Minny is usually always one of the first teams to go after the undrafted rookies.

[Outshined]

It seems like Minny is usually always one of the first teams to go after the undrafted rookies.

 

They signed a bunch last year and I don't think any of them made the roster last year...maybe practice squad.

[Randall]

I had Erin Henderson rated pretty high. Surprised he wasn't drafted at all.

[LosGatosEnFuegos]

Jets sign Danny Woodhead, RB out of Chadron St.

[PaulOttCarruth]

Packers | DeBauche signs with team

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:02:53 -0700

 

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Green Bay Packers have signed undrafted rookie free-agent P Ken DeBauche (University of Wisconsin). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

 

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Packers | T. Smith signs with team

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:02:23 -0700

 

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Green Bay Packers have signed undrafted rookie free-agent WR Taj Smith (Syracuse). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

 

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Packers | Lumpkin signs with team

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:01:55 -0700

 

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Green Bay Packers have signed undrafted rookie free-agent RB Kregg Lumpkin (University of Georgia). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

 

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Packers | Lansanah signs with team

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:30 -0700

 

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Green Bay Packers have signed undrafted rookie free-agent LB Danny Lansanah (University of Connecticut). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[MikesVikes]

I had Erin Henderson rated pretty high. Surprised he wasn't drafted at all.

 

Yea, he should have a great chance to make it on big bro's team.

[budlitebrad]

Arizona Cardinals - QB Anthony Morelli, OT Thaddeus Coleman, DT Keilen Dykes, G Hercules Satele, LB Ali Highsmith, DL Bryan Robinson, OL Carlton Medder, FB Dionte Johnson

Atlanta Falcons - DE Brandon Miller, P Jimmie Kaylor, CB Glenn Sharpe, RB Jamar Brittingham, LB Ike Brown

Baltimore Ravens - DL Lorenzo Williams, LB Jameel McClain, QB Brad Roach, TE Scott Kuhn, K Piotr Czech, P Ben Dato, C Isaiah Wiggins

Buffalo Bills - QB Luke Drone, DT Teraz McCray, FB Mike Viti, LB Joe Brockington

Carolina Panthers - S Joe Fields, QB Taylor Tharp, TE Chris Conklin

Cincinnati Bengals - FB Tyler Whaley, S Simeon Castille, OL Justin Britt, DT Micheal Marquardt

Chicago Bears - QB Nick Hill, WR Curtis Hamilton, FB Russ Weil, QB Caleb Hanie, K Shane Longest

Cleveland Browns - RB Tony Temple, CB Darnell Terrell, QB Craig Hormann, RB Austin Scott, DE Xavier Mitchell, WR Lance Leggett, S Justin Harrison, K Jason Reda, LB Nick Moore, DE Chase Ortiz, OG James Lee

Dallas Cowboys - WR Danny Amendola, DE Marcus Dixon

Denver Broncos - WR Anthony Alridge, P Brett Kern, OT Mitch Erickson, K Garrett Hartley, OT Tyler Polumbus, WR Lorne Sam

Detroit Lions - RB Allen Ervin

Green Bay Packers - P Kenny DeBauche, TE Michael Peterson, LB Danny Lansanah, RB Kregg Lumpkin, WR Taj Smith, LS J.J. Jansen, RB Justin Beaver

Houston Texans - LB Ben Moffitt, WR Ryan Grice-Mullin, WR Darnell Jenkins, DE Jesse Nading, DT Gabe Long, LB Marcus Richardson

Indianapolis Colts - WR Samuel Giguère, DT Dan Davis, CB Brandon Foster, DE Curtis Johnson, DT Eric Foster, OT Darren Marquez

Jacksonville Jaguars - QB Paul Smith, WR Adam Bishop, DE Alex Boston, TE Chris Brown, WR Rudy Burgess, FB Anthony Catrone, WR Clyde Edwards, CB Isaiah Gardner, CB Michael Grant, WR Jeron Harvey, DT Theo Horrocks, C Drew Miller, LB Lamar Myles, CB Brian Witherspoon

Kansas City Chiefs - LB Steve Octavien, K Connor Barth, QB Ricky Santos, DT Derek Lokey, DE Johnny Dingle, FB Mike Cox, OG Chris McDuffie, WR Luke Swan, WR Sean Bailey, LB SirDarean Adams, DE Jonal Saint-Dic, S Ron Girault

Miami Dolphins - WR Davone Bess, LB Kelly Poppinga, OT Dan Gore, QB Jayson Foster, TE Matt Mulligan, OL Daren Heerspink, K Dan Carpenter, OT Mike Byrne

Minnesota Vikings - LB J Leman, S Husain Abdullah, DE Martail Burnett, DT Leger Douzable, S Marcus Griffin, K Steven Hauschka, LB Erin Henderson, WR Nate Jones, CB Travis Key, C Tim Mattran, OG Drew Radovich, WR Darius Reynaud, CB Brandon Sumrall, CB Marcus Walker, QB Kyle Wright, RB Albert Young

New England Patriots - LB Vince Redd, DT Chris Norwell, P Mike Dragosavich, RB Kenny Cattouse

New Orleans Saints - QB T.C. Ostrander, S Rocky Schwartz, S David Roach, LB Luke Sanders, OT Akim Millington, DE Jeremy Geathers, OL Jason Boone

New York Giants - S Nehemiah Warrick, DE Wallace Gilberry, DE Antonio Reynolds, OG Glenn Bujnoch, OT Dylan Thiry, OT Carnell Stewart, OL Andrew Bain

New York Jets - RB Danny Woodhead, RB Jehuu Caulcrick, LB Brandon Renkart, DE Bryan Mattison

Oakland Raiders - C Adam Spieker, FB Matt Hahn, LB Shane Simmons, TE Chris Wagner, RB Louis Rankin

Philadelphia Eagles - OT Franklin Dunbar, WR Adarius Bowman, WR Terrell Golden

Pittsburgh Steelers - WR Micah Rucker, C Doug Legursky, K Julian Rauch

San Diego Chargers - OL Tyler Luellen, FB Mike Tolbert, WR Gary Banks, DT Keith Shologan

San Francisco 49ers - WR Cameron Colvin, LB Gary Guyton, WR Robert Jordan, LB Ezra Butler, TE Joe Jon Finley

Seattle Seahawks - S Jamar Adams, CB Donovan Alexander, WR Travis Brown, WR Michael Bumpus, LB Matt Castelo, G Dustin Dickinson, CB DeMichael Dizer, LB David Hawthorne, S Kelin Johnson, T William Robinson, WR Anthony Russo, S Eric Wicks

St. Louis Rams - FB Brandon McAnderson, OG Stephen Sene, RB Yvenson Bernard

Tampa Bay Bucs - WR Amarri Jackson, S Jonathan Hefney, DT Tywain Myles, OT Jared Carnes, OT Walt Walker, DE Vegas Franklin, S Steve Tate, WR Derrek Richards, DT Chris Bradwell, CB Elbert Mack, K Chris Gould

Tennessee Titans - WR Jason Rivers, RB Omar Cuff, G Eric Scott, S Tony Joiner, LB Jerrell Freeman

Washington Redskins - OG Kerry Brown, OT Shannon Boatman, OT Devin Clark, S Kevin Mitchell, CB Matterral Richardson, DL Dorian Smith, C Kyle DeVan

Edited April 28, 2008 by budlitebrad

[T-Scorp]

Still can't belive that the Vikings did not get any OL help. One UFA tackle???

[Cunning Runt]

I had Erin Henderson rated pretty high. Surprised he wasn't drafted at all.

 

Pat Kirwin on Sirius NFL Radio said he was his top-rated player that wasn't drafted. I forget exactly where he had him, but no later than the 5th, and I think into the 4th rd.

[Savage Beatings]

Still can't belive that the Vikings did not get any OL help. One UFA tackle???

 

They drafted a Center (John Sullivan out of Notre Dame). That at least should free up Cook to concentrate on becoming a Tackle.

[Savage Beatings]

Dang... I've been looking at the list of UDFA signings for the Vikings so far, and comparing those names to some pre-draft rankings. Based upon that, I think you have to give the Vikes a bump up in their overall draft grade. Or at the very least they are definitly getting an A+ Grade on their post-draft signings. It's almost as if they had a couple of extra regular picks. Nice work!

[forever in debt to mo lewis]

the colts signed bc eagle and native rhode islander jamie silva

 

im guessing marcus griffin from texas is related to michael griffin?

[Tford]

the colts signed bc eagle and native rhode islander jamie silva

 

im guessing marcus griffin from texas is related to michael griffin?

 

I read that they are twin bros

[Randall]

Packers sign a long snapper.

 

LS Jansen agrees to terms

By Greg A. Bedard

Sunday, Apr 27 2008, 09:04 PM

Green Bay - Undrafted free agent J.J. Jansen of Notre Dame agreed to a free-agent contract with the Packers, according to his agent Paul Sheehy.

 

"J.J. got a lot of interest from other teams but the Packers were our No. 1 team right out of the gate," Sheehy said. "A week hasn't gone by where we weren't talking with somebody from the Packers."

 

After the retirement of veteran Rob Davis, free-agent Thomas Gafford is the only long snapper on the Packers' roster.

 

Jansen, 6-foot-3 and 254 pounds, ran 40-yard times of 4.77 and 4.82 seconds at his pro day. He had a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-2 broad jump and completed 15 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. He is 22-years old.

 

Took over at long snapper for the Irish midway through the 2005 season and has never had a botched snap on any of his 300-odd attempts between punts and field goals.

[skylive5]

The 'Skins signed 13 but have not released the names yet.

 

Seattle signed:

S Jamar Adams Michigan

CB Donovan Alexander North Dakota

WR Travis Brown New Mexico

WR Michael Bumpus Washington State

LB Matt Castelo San Jose State

G Dustin Dickinson Houston

CB DeMichael Dizer Grambling

LB David Hawthorne Texas Christian

S Kelin Johnson Georgia

T William Robinson San Diego State

WR Anthony Russo Washington

S Eric Wicks West Virginia

[cre8tiff]

Really happy to see Tony Temple (RB - Missouri) get signed on the same team as Rucker. After showing McFadden up in the cotton bowl, he deserved a shot.

[forever in debt to mo lewis]

I read that they are twin bros

 

the ravens apparently did ok when they drafted laron landrys less heralded brother a couple years ago....what was it? like 6th round?

[wcd480]

Vikings signings + summary

 

Husain Abdullah, S, Washington State – A three-year starter for the Cougars who has a lot of special teams experience. His brother Hamza plays for the Denver Broncos.

 

Martail Burnett, DE, Utah – A converted DE who came to Utah as a safety. He has great athleticism and has posted 40-inch vertical jumps. Viewed a project and potential practice squad player.

 

Leger Douzable, DT, Central Florida – A two-year starter who recorded 14.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for a loss in that span.

 

Marcus Griffin, S, Texas – Twin brother of Michael Griffin, the 19th overall pick in the 2007 draft by Tennessee. A two-year starter who had five interceptions as a senior.

 

Steven Hauschka, K, North Carolina State – Accurate kicker who made all eight of his field goal attempts from beyond 40 yards. He has good leg strength and will challenge Ryan Longwell in training camp.

 

Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland – Younger brother of Vikings LB E.J. Henderson. A two-year starter who had 115 tackles last year.

 

Nate Jones, WR, Texas – Played 37 career games and was an academic All-Big 12 selection and a member of the Longhorns track team.

 

Travis Key, CB, Michigan State – Hybrid defensive back with experience at both corner and safety. Expected to compete for a roster spot because of special teams ability.

 

J. Leman, LB, Illinois – Had 284 tackles the last two seasons, but went undrafted primarily because he has had two arthroscopic surgeries on his left ankle – the most recent in February that prevented him from working out for teams prior to the draft.

 

Tim Mattran, C, Stanford – A Chaska native who was a walk-on and was a sixth-year senior for the Cardinal. Started 18 games in his college career.

 

Drew Radovich, T, USC – Two-year starter who played left guard as a junior and right tackle as a senior. Rated by Mel Kiper Jr. as the fifth-best guard prospect in the draft.

 

Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia – Fourth-year junior who started 36 games in his college career. He has explosive speed and was used on reverses as well as kickoff returns.

 

Brandon Sumrall, CB, Southern Mississippi – Started all 38 games he played the last two seasons. Undersized player who has special teams experience.

 

Marcus Walker, CB, Oklahoma – College teammate of Adrian Peterson. Started the final 25 games of his college career and has solid cover skills.

 

Kyle Wright, QB, Miami – Three-year starter who has good arm strength. Is smart and articulate and could be a strong practice squad candidate.

 

Albert Young, RB, Iowa – A three-year starter. He led the Big

[wcd480]

Jets sign Danny Woodhead, RB out of Chadron St.

 

My brother went to college with him, he is a great guy in addition to being the #1 rusher in NCAA history. His injury at the end of this last season and his size were what probably knocked him out of the draft and into the free agent realm. The best comparison I can make for him is to Sproles, but that isn't doing him enough justice.

[ThatDude]

Out this group of free agent guys keep an eye out for Jerrell Freeman. I watched him play at my alma mater for 4 years. This guy could have started for a lot of DI schools.

[H8tank]

Jaguars:

 

WR Adam Bishop 6-5 248 23 Nevada

 

DE Alex Boston 6-3 261 23 Florida State

 

TE Chris Brown 6-0 239 21 Tennessee

 

WR Rudy Burgess 5-10 186 23 Arizona State

 

FB Anthony Catrone 6-2 260 22 Maine

 

WR Clyde Edwards 5-10 181 21 Grambling

 

CB Isaiah Gardner 5-11 197 23 Maryland

 

CB Michael Grant 5-10 193 22 Arkansas

 

WR Jeron Harvey 6-5 224 23 Houston

 

DT Theo Horrocks 6-3 282 22 Vanderbilt

 

C/G Drew Miller 6-5 303 22 Florida

 

LB Lamar Myles 5-11 230 22 Louisville

 

QB Paul Smith 6-1 208 23 Tulsa

 

CB Brian Witherspoon 5-10 175 20 Stillman

[Perchoutofwater]

Danny Amendola WR Texas Tech. - Could make a decent slot receiver, but not as much like Welker as the Cowboys would like. Will probably make the team.

 

Drew Atchison TE William & Mary - Probably won't make the team, he is raw, too light to be a good blocking TE, and doesn't have the speed to be a real receiving threat.

 

Mark Bradford WR Stanford - At 6'-1" and 211#s Bradford is interesting. His 40 times are all over the board. He ran a 4.69 at the combine, but ran a 4.49 at his pro day. He has one of the top verticals and bench tests at the combine. He was injured most of 2006. This guy could be a real hidden gem. I'm almost positive he will make the team.

 

Andrew Bretcher OT Harvard - 6'-5" 290#. Don't know anything about this cat.

 

Julius Crosslin FB Okla. State - 6'-0" 230# - Definitely not a receiving threat, as he didn't catch a single ball last year. I doubt he makes the team.

 

Dowayne Davis SS Syracuse - 5'-11" 192# runs a 4.4. Youtube of Dowayne Davis. Has a decent shot at making the team.

 

Marcus Dixon DE Hampton - 6'-4" 292# has played both DE and DT, which makes him a pretty good fit for a 3-4 DE. Was convicted of statutory rape, which probably the reason he was not drafted. He probably would have been a 3rd or 4th rounder if he was squeeky clean., Will probably make the team.

 

Brandon Hale OT Sam Houston State - 6'-3" 324#. He might make a decent guard, but not NFL OT material. Probably won't make the team.

 

Keon Lattimore RB Maryland - 5'10" 228# - this guy is a warm body for camp. I doubt he make the team unless he converts to FB.

 

Jay Ottovegio P/K Stanford - Seriously doubt he makes the team.

 

Daniel Polk WR Midwestern State - 6"-0" 220# - Converted QB that runs a 4.58 40. He could make the team as an emergency QB/WR, but probably will only make it as far as the taxi squad.

 

Darrell Robertson DE Georgia Tech - 6'3" 255# - projects more as a strong side LB in the 3-4. Is injury prone. Probably won't make the team.

 

I can see Bradford, Amendola, Davis and Dixon all making the team. I'm probably the most excited about Bradford. He ran a horrible 40 at the combine, but improved it tremendously at his pro day. Only problem with the WR's is none of them are burners which is what Dallas really needs.

[jaxfactor]

Dang... I've been looking at the list of UDFA signings for the Vikings so far, and comparing those names to some pre-draft rankings. Based upon that, I think you have to give the Vikes a bump up in their overall draft grade. Or at the very least they are definitly getting an A+ Grade on their post-draft signings. It's almost as if they had a couple of extra regular picks. Nice work!

 

I'm hoping Darius Reynaud makes it. Of course, as a WR it shouldn't be hard in Minny.