2016 UDFA Signings

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/...vonte-Robinson

Devonte Robinson
School: Utah State
Position: WR

Positive: Junior-college transfer who's been a part-time starter the past two seasons. Posted career totals of 44 receptions, 552 yards and 4 TDs as a senior. Athletic pass catcher who displays flashes of ability. Quick route runner, fires into breaks and stays low on exit, positioning himself to make the reception. Extends his hands and nicely makes the reception on crossing patterns. Easily adjusts to the errant throw and effectively makes the over the shoulder reception downfield. Uses the sidelines well.

Negative: Displays poor focus and concentration. Takes his eyes off the ball before he's made the catch and drops catchable throws.

Analysis: Robinson possesses the size and speed to lineup as a 4th or 5th receiver at the next level but must polish his game and start to pay attention to the details of his position.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I've never heard of most of these guys.

[Joemailman]

I've never heard of most of these guys.

Can't find scouting reports on half of them.

[Rastak]

Have no idea if any of those guys are in here.........


https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...016-nfl-draft/

[pbmax]

Kyle Steuck ‏@KyleSteuck58 54m54 minutes ago
Undrafted free agent headed to rookie mini camp for the Green Bay Packers! God is so good #blessed #GoPackGo

TRYOUT^

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 1h1 hour ago
Idaho State DT Tyler Kuder will sign with the #Packers. He had 93 tackles this year, agent said.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 60m60 minutes ago
OT Josh James of Carroll (Mont.) College will sign a free agent deal with the #Packers, according to his agent.

Peter Mortell ‏@PMortell37 1h1 hour ago
Humbled for the opportunity to sign with the Packers.

Matt Porter ‏@mattyports 53m53 minutes ago
Herb Waters said via text message he's heading to the Green Bay Packers. Miami UDFA tracker: http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost...vin-heurtelou/ …

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 50m50 minutes ago
CB Randall Jette of UMass has agreed to terms with the #Packers, per a source.

Darren Wolfson ‏@DWolfsonKSTP 47m47 minutes ago
Told the #Vikings offered Mortell a spot at rookie mini-camp. So more a tryout, not a priority UDFA. He chose the Packers.

Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 40m40 minutes ago
DE Dale Pierson of Iowa State has been invited to rookie mini camp with the #Packers, per a source.


Bruce Feldman ‏@BruceFeldmanCFB 40m40 minutes ago
The Vikings have signed #Wisconsin QB Joel Stave.

NFL Draft Diamonds ‏@DraftDiamonds 32m32 minutes ago
UNI Savon Huggins shot with Packers

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks, Troy, RB
Don Jackson, Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert, Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison, Illinois, WR
Brian Price, Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood, Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker, Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage, NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson, Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder, Idaho State, DT
Josh James, Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell, Minnesota, Punter I think
Randall Jette, Mass, CB


Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck
Herb Waters, Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
DE Dale Pierson of Iowa State
UNI Savon Huggins

Packers have filled 19 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

[Carolina_Packer]

Thanks to those who helped compile the list of UDFA's. Below is the list with a link to NFL Draft Scout for each name, except for Josh James from Carroll College in MT. I found an article about the Packers interest in him. No stone un-turned, I guess.

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant, Northern Iowa, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks, Troy, RB
Don Jackson, Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert, Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison, Illinois, WR
Brian Price, Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood, Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker, Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage, NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson, Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder, Idaho State, DT
Josh James, Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell, Minnesota, Punter I think
Randall Jette, UMass, CB

Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck, Northern Michigan, C
Herb Waters, Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
Dale Pierson, Iowa State, DE
Savon Huggins, Northern Iowa, RB

[pbmax]

From: Carolina_Packer
Thanks to those who helped compile the list of UDFA's. Below is the list with a link to NFL Draft Scout for each name, except for Josh James from Carroll College in MT. I found an article about the Packers interest in him. No stone un-turned, I guess.

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant, Northern Iowa, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks, Troy, RB
Don Jackson, Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert, Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison, Illinois, WR
Brian Price, Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood, Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker, Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage, NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson, Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder, Idaho State, DT
Josh James, Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell, Minnesota, Punter
Randall Jette, UMass, CB
Dennis Parks, Rice, WR

Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck, Northern Michigan, C
Herb Waters, Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
Dale Pierson, Iowa State, DE
Savon Huggins, Northern Iowa, RB[/QUOTE]

[woodbuck27]

Thanks to those who helped compile the list of UDFA's. Below is the list with a link to NFL Draft Scout for each name, except for Josh James from Carroll College in MT. I found an article about the Packers interest in him. No stone un-turned, I guess.

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant, Northern Iowa, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks, Troy, RB
Don Jackson, Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert, Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison, Illinois, WR
Brian Price, Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood, Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker, Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage, NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson, Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder, Idaho State, DT
Josh James, Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell, Minnesota, Punter I think
Randall Jette, UMass, CB

Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck, Northern Michigan, C
Herb Waters, Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
Dale Pierson, Iowa State, DE
Savon Huggins, Northern Iowa, RB

A lot of work in your post...I appreciate that.

Thank You.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I didn't evaluate Kentrell Brice, but I've heard some good things about him.

He tested well

5'11" 200, 4.44 40, 4.40 shuttle, 7.60 3 cone, 42" vertical, 133" broad jump

Kind of weird numbers. He's a little short, great speed for safety, ridiculous vertical and broad jump (Morgan Burnett-like numbers), but below average shuttle and 3 cone. Apparently, he's explosive but stiff. The only other guys I evaluated were WR Allison, TE Grinnage, and ILB Brown. I didn't like Grinnage. Terrible athlete and not even that good of a bloker. I thought Allison was borderline draftable. Solid UDFA at a position where he has little chance to make it. Brown was a solid all around player in college, but he's small and doesn't have enough athleticism to make up for it at the pro level.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I wonder if the punter is a legit threat to Masthay.

Peter Mortell, P, Minnesota: 5-11, 203, no 40. Played at Green Bay Notre Dame. Three-year starter with career average of 44.0, a school record.

The school record is more impressive now that Minnesota plays outdoors.

[texaspackerbacker]

I wonder if the punter is a legit threat to Masthay.

Peter Mortell, P, Minnesota: 5-11, 203, no 40. Played at Green Bay Notre Dame. Three-year starter with career average of 44.0, a school record.

The school record is more impressive now that Minnesota plays outdoors.

Nice article about him http://www.thedailygopher.com/2016/4...en-bay-packers

Masthay would seem to be vulnerable - he got outpunted last year but the guy couldn't hold. This guy can - and apparently knows how to make the kicker smile.

[Patler]

I read one report about punting tryouts held at the combine or somewhere, which was said to have had all the top prospects in attendance. The writer stated that there was complete agreement among the scouts that this year's crop of punters was absolutely atrocious, the worst in years, and that not one was ready for the NFL. They said while some had distance, their get-off times and hang times were no where near acceptable for the NFL.

One scout said it was too bad, because plenty of teams needed punters but there just aren't any good ones available, so the current veteran punters would be kept.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I read one report about punting tryouts held at the combine or somewhere, which was said to have had all the top prospects in attendance. The writer stated that there was complete agreement among the scouts that this year's crop of punters was absolutely atrocious, the worst in years, and that not one was ready for the NFL. They said while some had distance, their get-off times and hang times were no where near acceptable for the NFL.

One scout said it was too bad, because plenty of teams needed punters but there just aren't any good ones available, so the current veteran punters would be kept.

I wonder what head coach will be bold enough to give Tom Hackett a try? (We don't call ours Stubby for nothing.) Maybe all these scouts are the type that can't or won't think out of the box. Hang time is not that crucial a yardstick when a guy is running a few steps before he even kicks the ball and can directional punt. It seems from the film that Hackett's coverage team usually had more than enough time to get downfield.

[Patler]

I wonder what head coach will be bold enough to give Tom Hackett a try? (We don't call ours Stubby for nothing.) Maybe all these scouts are the type that can't or won't think out of the box. Hang time is not that crucial a yardstick when a guy is running a few steps before he even kicks the ball and can directional punt. It seems from the film that Hackett's coverage team usually had more than enough time to get downfield.

A question I don't know the answer to:

Are the "man downfield" rules during a punt the same in the NFL and college? That could explain differences in coverage and hang time requirements.

[Cheesehead Craig]

A question I don't know the answer to:

Are the "man downfield" rules during a punt the same in the NFL and college? That could explain differences in coverage and hang time requirements.

In college, once the ball is snapped, everyone can go downfield. Don't need the hang time that the NFL needs. Also, that would be why rugby-style punters are liked as they take an extra second or so to get the ball off enabling the coverage team to get further downfield.

[Patler]

In college, once the ball is snapped, everyone can go downfield. Don't need the hang time that the NFL needs. Also, that would be why rugby-style punters are liked as they take an extra second or so to get the ball off enabling the coverage team to get further downfield.

I suspected that might be the case. It explains a lot about very effective college punters who just don't transition well into the NFL.

[SMBASS]

I wonder what head coach will be bold enough to give Tom Hackett a try?

Hackett was signed as an UDFA by the Jets yesterday. They also drafted another Aussie punter from Sam Houston State in the 7th round.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Hackett was signed as an UDFA by the Jets yesterday. They also drafted another Aussie punter from Sam Houston State in the 7th round.

We missed an opportunity there IMO.

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Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL 1h1 hour ago
Packers sign Rice WR Dennis Parks http://www.chron.com/sports/rice/art...witter-desktop … via @houstonchron

[Carolina_Packer]

Wow, there are some very impressive UDFA's signed yesterday. Geronimo Allison will be interesting to watch. Please let him stay healthy during TC. Lately it seems like late round or UDFA WR's seem to get hurt early in camp and then basically have no shot.

Kentrell Brice looks like an enforcer at Safety.

Josh Hawkins looks like he has ball skills and speed to burn.

Brandon Burks is in the mold of a DuJuan Harris body type (both from Troy). Find his Pro Day workout. Dude did 20 or 21 reps on the bench and had a 37 inch vertical. Super athletic. Could be a change of pace back, but can he pick up the blitz?

There were others who stood out too. Should bring some good competition to TC.