Outshined Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Vikings Sign Illinois LB J Leman. http://ww3.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=1557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 It seems like Minny is usually always one of the first teams to go after the undrafted rookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I had Erin Henderson rated pretty high. Surprised he wasn't drafted at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosGatosEnFuegos Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Jets sign Danny Woodhead, RB out of Chadron St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulOttCarruth Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Scorp Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Still can't belive that the Vikings did not get any OL help. One UFA tackle??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 the colts signed bc eagle and native rhode islander jamie silva im guessing marcus griffin from texas is related to michael griffin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcd480 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcd480 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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