Official 2015 UDFA Thread

[Carolina_Packer]

Here is the list with hyperlinks to a player profile on nfldraftscout.com

OL Matt Rotheram, Pittsburgh
WR Adrian Coxson, Stony Brook
OLB Tavarus Dantzler, Bethune-Cookman
OT Fabbians Ebbele, Arizona
CB Bernard Blake, Colorado State
WR Larry Pinkard, Old Dominion
TE Mitchell Henry, Western Kentucky
OLB James Vaughters, Stanford (unconfirmed)
RB Malcolm Agnew, Southern Illinois
WR Ricky Collins, Texas A&M - Commerce
RB John Crockett, North Dakota State
DT Lavon Hooks, Mississippi
OL Marcus Reed, Fayetteville State
RB Alonzo Harris, Louisiana - Lafayette
RB Raymond Maples - Army

[pbmax]

GBPG: http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...nees/26795805/

Among players coming to Green Bay on a tryout are Alabama quarterback Blake Sims (per ESPN.com), Buffalo offensive lineman Jake Silas, Colorado State-Pueblo defensive lineman Josh Bredl, and BYU defensive back Skye PoVey.

[3irty1]

It's interesting that the Packers see him as an ILB when his highlight reel looks like he's a great edge rusher who can play in space. What was your first impression?

This is a highlight tape so its not showing much coverage ability but I think its encouraging to see him matched up out wide in the slot vs tight ends. You can tell he's got a long Brad Jones kind of build and has a really low pedal for a linebacker. There's a couple of times you seem him jam at the line where he's way too much man for kids at this level.

What really catches your eye is the plays in pursuit. Running down backside plays he has no business catching. You see him sniff out some screens super early too like he was in their huddle.

[theeaterofshades]

I am optimistic: last guy from Bethune-Cookman was fairly decent ��. Wore #36. Played a little safety....

[mraynrand]

Its borderline unsportsmanlike to field this brute against these poor FCS kids.



He seems great in space.

Yeesus! It's like the scouting report is: "Their best defender, by far, is #9, so whatever you do, DON'T BLOCK HIM!!"

[vince]

The big Ragin Cajun Alonzo Harris RB out of the pistol formation looks interesting. Nifty (haven't used that word in a few decades) feet and good size. Carries a load.



Vigilante too so he's got that going for him.

[Carolina_Packer]

Tavarus Dantzler
School=Bethune-Cookman
6'2, 237 lbs.
40 Yd. Dash=4.56 (Combine)
40 Yd. Dash=4.66 (Pro Day)
20 Yd. Dash=2.65 (Pro Day)
10 Yd. Dash=1.57 (Pro Day)
225 lb. Bench Press=21 (Pro Day)
Vertical Jump=35 1/2 (Pro Day)
Broad Jump=10'01" (Pro Day)
20 Yd. Shuttle=4.53 (Pro Day)
3-Cone Drill=7.25 (Pro Day)

Compared to...

Mystery Player
School=?
6'1, 237 lbs.
40 Yd. Dash=4.58 (Combine, listed as not official)
40 Yd. Dash=4.38 (Pro Day)
20 Yd. Dash=2.58 (Pro Day)
10 Yd. Dash=1.56 (Pro Day)
225 lb. Bench Press=25 (Combine)
Vertical Jump=42 (Combine)
Broad Jump=10'10" (Combine)
20 Yd. Shuttle=4.21 (Combine)
3-Cone Drill=6.91 (Combine)

Can you name the mystery player? I'll give you a couple of hints. He was drafted last year and at the time was also listed as an OLB.

I had to use results of both combine and pro days to make the comparison.

[vince]

Dantzler looks more explosive on film that he tests.
Mystery guy isn't Shazier is it? Good explosion and agility there.

[George Cumby]

That Dantzler vid made me giggle. A real man among boys. He's got the attitude for the inside. Does his skill set translate?

[Carolina_Packer]

Dantzler looks more explosive on film that he tests.
Mystery guy isn't Shazier is it? Good explosion and agility there.

Give that man a cigar! The mystery player is Ryan Shazier. Could Dantzler be a poor man's Shazier? Hey, I know some of Shazier's numbers dwarf Dantzler's, but Shazier was also a top 20 pick in the draft. That being said, some of the numbers are similar enough to draw some comparison. IF (put that in big red letters) Dantzler can make it through training camp and and make an good impression, and should he be able to make the team and contribute, then you gotta give it up to TT and the scouting dept.

[HarveyWallbangers]

6'0" 217, 4.62 40, 4.25 shuttle, 7.15 3 cone, 40" vertical, 10'5" broad, 15 bench. The speed rating (40 + shuttle + 3 cone) is slightly below average (but not terrible for a bigger back), the explosion (vertical + broad jump) is 3rd among 26 RBs that I have numbers for. Only Ameer Abdullah and David Johnson scored higher.

[Carolina_Packer]

Thanks, Harv. That's good stuff. I'll be pulling for Taz. You never know what might happen.

[smuggler]

I like Dantzler. Hoping for the best.

[gbgary]

so TT really does think we're fine at ILB

he's fucking delusional

are we so sure clay back at olb is a done deal? he's not getting any younger.

[vince]

Thanks, Harv. That's good stuff. I'll be pulling for Taz. You never know what might happen.

+1. Good segment on him. Kid's got heart. All four of the UDFA RB's are interesting.

[pbmax]

are we so sure clay back at olb is a done deal? he's not getting any younger.

I think he starts out back at OLB. But he is plan B if one of the youngsters doesn't step up. The best bet would be another mid-season switcheroo. If the D is playing terribly inside again, its easier to see him as the savior than the replacement.

[vince]

Adrian Coxson - 6'1" 215 speed demon

[vince]

not to be outdone, here's Larry Pinkard - 6'1 200
This sounds kind of naive, but a bunch of these UDFA's look real interesting...

[Iron Mike]

That Dantzler vid made me giggle. A real man among boys. He's got the attitude for the inside. Does his skill set translate?

Me too. I was visualizing him blowing up Matt Forte runs like he was doing in the video.

[vince]

Ricky Collins from Texas A&M Commerce
These UDFA receivers can fly.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/806527/h...s/223249375/v2