Official UDFA 2014 Signings

[pbmax]

... unofficially, until noted otherwise. :lol:

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m
#Packers have agreed to terms with South Carolina State ILB Joe Thomas on a UDFA deal, according to a source.

[pbmax]

Not Brock Jensen

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 1m
One UDFA QB gone. RT @BrockJensen1: Officially a Miami Dolphin!!!! So blessed to have this opportunity!!! #FinsUp

[pbmax]

Here are others that have signed or agreed to terms, according to sources or published reports:

OG John Fullington, Washington State
RB Rajon Neal, Tennessee
LB Jake Doughty, Utah State
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College.


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[SMBASS]

This is the list of Packers UDFA signings I have so far:

ILB Joe Thomas, South Carolina St
RB Raijon Neal, Tennessee
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
OG John Fullington, Washington St
ILB Jack Doughty, Utah St

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Rob Demovsky ‏@RobDemovsky 15m
RT @caplannfl: Former Tennessee RB Rajion Neal has agreed to a deal with the #Packers.

[pbmax]

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 11m
#Packers have signed UDFA John Fullington, a guard from Washington State.

[pbmax]

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m
Another UDFA RT @CoachWellsUSUFB: Congrats to Jake Doughty on going to the #Packers!!! @USUFootball #proud

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Jay Skëbba ‏@jay_skebba 18m
@jasonjwilde Hey Jason, Packers signed Toledo DE Jayrone Elliot.

[pbmax]

Joel A. Erickson ‏@JoelAEricksonAU 10m
Former Auburn cornerback Ryan White lands free agent deal with Green Bay Packers http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2014/05/former_auburn_cornerback_ryan.html …

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UDFAs So Far

ILB Joe Thomas, South Carolina St
RB Raijon Neal, Tennessee
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
OG John Fullington, Washington St
ILB Jack Doughty, Utah St
CB Ryan White, Auburn
DE Jayrone Elliot, Toledo

[green_bowl_packer]

Comprehensive League-Wide List
http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2014-nfl-undrafted-free-agents

[mraynrand]

49ers got Fou Fonoti.

[pbmax]

Comprehensive League-Wide List
http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2014-nfl-undrafted-free-agents

Green Bay Packers
Joe Thomas LB SC State
Chase Rettig QB Boston College
Rajion Neal RB Tennessee
Ryan White CB Auburn
Jake Daughty LB Utah State
John Fullington OG Washington State
Carlos Gray DL NC State
Justin Perillo TE Maine
Jamal Ellis OL Newbury (Tryout)

[pbmax]

Silverstein has two more:

OG John Fullington, Washington State
RB Rajon Neal, Tennessee
LB Jake Doughty, Utah State
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
CB Ryan White, Auburn
OLB Jayrone Elliot, Toledo
RB James Sims, Kansas
DT Mike Pennel, Colorado St. - Pueblo
OG Jordan McCray, Central Florida
DT Carlos Gray, NC State
TE Justin Perillo, Maine


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[pbmax]

Christian Rycraw ‏@Chris_Rycraw 1h
Well I haven't signed as a FA yet, and I didn't get drafted, but I have a try out Thursday thru Saturday with the packers. #LetUsPray

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 4m
Trying this again - #Packers sign NC State DL Carlos Gray as an undrafted free agent and bring in Newberry OL Jamal Ellis on tryout

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 10m
The #Packers are bringing James Madison OLB Jordan Stanton to next week's rookie orientation on a tryout basis. Big kid at 6-4

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 40m
#Packers have invited Pittsburg State ILB Nate Dreiling to next week's rookie orientation camp on an invite.

Matthew Piper ‏@matthew_piper 51m
The Green Bay Packers have invited #Utes defensive tackle L.T. Tuipolutu to rookie camp next week for a tryout.

[smuggler]

Rajon Neal. Neat!

[pbmax]

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 45m
#Packers add Iowa safety Tanner Miller (3 INTs, HM all-Big Ten as senior.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 52m
Cal kicker Vincenzo D'Amato received #Packers rookie camp invite

Rob Demovsky ‏@RobDemovsky 1h
From Temple. RT @AndrewCatalon: Very proud of my brother-in-law Paul Layton @PunterLayton heading to #Packers rookie camp!

LaDarius Perkins ‏@DarioPerkins27 1h
Headed to Green Bay in the a.m. with a big chip on my shoulder can't wait to get there ready to show what I ... http://tmi.me/1eg40y

[pbmax]

OG John Fullington, Washington State
RB Rajon Neal, Tennessee
LB Jake Doughty, Utah State
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
CB Ryan White, Auburn
OLB Jayrone Elliot, Toledo
RB James Sims, Kansas
DT Mike Pennel, Colorado St. - Pueblo
OG Jordan McCray, Central Florida
DT Carlos Gray, NC State
TE Justin Perillo, Maine
Christian Rycraw (tryout)
OL Jamal Ellis, Newberry (tryout)
OLB Jordan Stanton, James Madison (tryout)
K Vincenzo D'Amato, Cal (tryout)
DT L.T. Tuipolutu, Utes (tryout)
ILB Nate Dreiling, Pittsburg State (tryout)
S Tanner Miller, S
Christian Rycraw
Paul Layton
LaDarius Perkins

[Carolina_Packer]

pbmax, thanks for the list...I copied yours and added a hyperlink for each player.

John Fullington, OG, Washington State (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=107547&draftyear=2014&genpos=OG)
Rajion Neal, RB, Tennessee (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/rajion-neal?id=2549990)
Jake Doughty, LB, Utah State (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97423&draftyear=2014&genpos=ILB)
Chase Rettig, QB, Boston College (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=111637&draftyear=2014&genpos=QB)
Ryan White, CB, Auburn (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=113657&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB)
Jayrone Elliot, OLB, Toledo (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107119&draftyear=2014&genpos=DE)
James Sims, RB, Kansas (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=112329&draftyear=2014&genpos=RB)
Mike Pennel, DT, Colorado St. - Pueblo (http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mike-pennel?id=2543574)
Jordan McCray, OG, Central Florida (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110275&draftyear=2014&genpos=OG)
Carlos Gray, DT, NC State (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96554&draftyear=2014&genpos=dt)
Justin Perillo, TE, Maine (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71308&draftyear=2014&genpos=TE)
Tanner Miller, S, Iowa (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110507&draftyear=2014&genpos=SS)
Chris Rycraw, RB, Ouachita Baptist University (http://www.obutigers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1019)
Paul Layton, P, Temple (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97162&draftyear=2014&genpos=P)
LaDarius Perkins, RB, Mississippi State (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/ladarius-perkins?id=2543822)
Nate Dreiling, ILB, Pittsburg State (tryout) (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=92745&draftyear=2014&genpos=ILB)
L.T. Tuipolutu, DT, Utah (tryout) (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90659&draftyear=2014&genpos=DT)
Vincenzo D'Amato, K, Cal (tryout) (http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=208198189)
Jordan Stanton, OLB, James Madison (tryout) (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96690&draftyear=2014&genpos=DT)
Jamal Ellis, OL, Newberry (tryout) (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=129227&draftyear=2014&genpos=OG)

[HarveyWallbangers]

Let's bring in Colt Lyerla.
:)

And Marcus Roberson.

[Brandon494]

Not that we need them but some nice RBs in that group.

[Carolina_Packer]

I know you can't sign them all, but there was some pretty high-profile names who remained unsigned following the draft. Who are the UDFA's (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000349361/article/top-undrafted-free-agents-following-2014-nfl-draft) that you wish the Packers had signed?

QB
James Franklin, MO
Bryn Renner, NC

FB
Nikita Whitlock: http://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/5/9/5699086/nfl-draft-profile-fullback-nikita-whitlock Check out how many reps at 225 this guy did. Find a spot for him, even if on special teams, or as Kuhn's competition. I saw this guy play two years in a row for Wake Forest vs. Vandy (home and home) and this guy was always around the ball, making a play, even though he's about the size of Chris Borland. He's the ultimate effort, hair on fire guy who is not going to back down. If I could influence the team to go get someone, it would be this guy. You would noticed him on the field.

TE
Reggie Jordan, Missiouri Western

G
Anthony Steen, Alabama

DT
Deandre Coleman, Cal

OLB
Adrian Hubbard, Alabama

ILB
Christian Jones, FSU
Shane Skov, Stanford
Max Bullough, MSU

S
Dion Bailey, USC
Kenny Ladler, Vandy

[woodbuck27]

... unofficially, until noted otherwise. :lol:

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 8m
#Packers have agreed to terms with South Carolina State ILB Joe Thomas on a UDFA deal, according to a source.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96941&draftyear=2014&genpos=ILB

[Carolina_Packer]

FB
Nikita Whitlock: http://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/5/9/5699086/nfl-draft-profile-fullback-nikita-whitlock Check out how many reps at 225 this guy did. Find a spot for him, even if on special teams, or as Kuhn's competition. I saw this guy play two years in a row for Wake Forest vs. Vandy (home and home) and this guy was always around the ball, making a play, even though he's about the size of Chris Borland. He's the ultimate effort, hair on fire guy who is not going to back down. If I could influence the team to go get someone, it would be this guy. You would noticed him on the field.



Looks like he got signed by the Bengals after the draft: http://www.cincyjungle.com/nfldraft/2014/5/10/5705274/bengals-sign-fb-dl-nikita-whitlock

Good luck to him. It was weird seeing a 5-11 250 undersized DT regularly shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier. I think that's a testament to his ability to bench 225 an amazing 43 times. I would have totally looked at this guy as a special teams demon and backup linebacker. Ah well.

[KYPack]

Looks like he got signed by the Bengals after the draft: http://www.cincyjungle.com/nfldraft/2014/5/10/5705274/bengals-sign-fb-dl-nikita-whitlock

Good luck to him. It was weird seeing a 5-11 250 undersized DT regularly shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier. I think that's a testament to his ability to bench 225 an amazing 43 times. I would have totally looked at this guy as a special teams demon and backup linebacker. Ah well.

Most people think Cincy is the worst FO in the league, but...

They've got somebody in their lean scouting organization that is a wizard at UDFA's. The prime example of this is LB Vontaze Burfict. Burfict dropped from a projected #1 pick to a UDFA primarily bc he is an asshole. Well sometimes you need an asshole, especially on D. Packer People is fine and dandy, but some teams need a few jerks on them to make the club nastier. Maybe we need to hire a guy who can scout nasty players, too.

[pbmax]

Most people think Cincy is the worst FO in the league, but...

They've got somebody in their lean scouting organization that is a wizard at UDFA's. The prime example of this is LB Vontaze Burfict. Burfict dropped from a projected #1 pick to a UDFA primarily bc he is an asshole. Well sometimes you need an asshole, especially on D. Packer People is fine and dandy, but some teams need a few jerks on them to make the club nastier. Maybe we need to hire a guy who can scout nasty players, too.

I have never read the details, but one of the ways Mike Brown convinced Marvin Lewis to stay was with some upgrades in the scouting department. I think they actually have a couple of full timers and dedicated phone line now.

[run pMc]

I know you can't sign them all, but there was some pretty high-profile names who remained unsigned following the draft. Who are the UDFA's (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000349361/article/top-undrafted-free-agents-following-2014-nfl-draft) that you wish the Packers had signed?

QB
James Franklin, MO
Bryn Renner, NC

FB
Nikita Whitlock: http://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/5/9/5699086/nfl-draft-profile-fullback-nikita-whitlock Check out how many reps at 225 this guy did. Find a spot for him, even if on special teams, or as Kuhn's competition. I saw this guy play two years in a row for Wake Forest vs. Vandy (home and home) and this guy was always around the ball, making a play, even though he's about the size of Chris Borland. He's the ultimate effort, hair on fire guy who is not going to back down. If I could influence the team to go get someone, it would be this guy. You would noticed him on the field.

TE
Reggie Jordan, Missiouri Western

G
Anthony Steen, Alabama

DT
Deandre Coleman, Cal

OLB
Adrian Hubbard, Alabama

ILB
Christian Jones, FSU
Shane Skov, Stanford
Max Bullough, MSU

S
Dion Bailey, USC
Kenny Ladler, Vandy


I've got to think there are some failed medicals among this group. Some of these guys were projected to go Day2 or early Day3. Same thing happened with Jesse Williams last year (projected late R1, picked R5 by SEA) and he went straight to IR with bad knees IIRC.

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2h
Also, RB LaDarius Perkins was reported as tryout player but has agreed to terms as an UDFA.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2h
Hubbard is 6-6, 252 n had 10 sacks n 16 1/2 tackles for loss last season. Autry is 6-5, 273, had 2 sacks nf 6 TFL last season.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2h
Packers have agreed to terms with 2 UDFA not already reported, Alabama OLB Adrian Hubbard n Miss.State DE Denico Autry, per NFL sources.

[denverYooper]

Is Autry going to bring his Martin D-45 with him?

[Carolina_Packer]

I love the RB's Neal (TN) and Perkins (Miss St.). I think they both have a chance to push DuJuan Harris for a roster spot, depending on how many RB's they decide to keep.

[smuggler]

Provided Harris' knee is 100%, Franklin is the player being pushed by the rookies.

[Brandon494]

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2h
Also, RB LaDarius Perkins was reported as tryout player but has agreed to terms as an UDFA.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2h
Hubbard is 6-6, 252 n had 10 sacks n 16 1/2 tackles for loss last season. Autry is 6-5, 273, had 2 sacks nf 6 TFL last season.

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 2h
Packers have agreed to terms with 2 UDFA not already reported, Alabama OLB Adrian Hubbard n Miss.State DE Denico Autry, per NFL sources.

Hubbard is a steal, he was rated on some sites as going in rounds 3-4.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/adrian-hubbard?id=2543686


Overview

Prepped in Georgia. Redshirted in 2010. Was a reserve "Jack" linebacker in 2011 and appeared in nine games, recording nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and zero sacks. Started 13 of 14 games at "Sam" in 2012, producing 41 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks with a batted pass and three forced fumbles. Did not start against Mississippi State (Tide opened with the "Jack" instead of the "Sam"). Started all 13 games at SLB in 2013, totaling 33 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and three sacks with three batted passes. Did not bench press or run shuttles or three-cone drill at the combine because of a deltoid strain and right hamstring strain.

Analysis

Strengths
Exceptional length and overall size for a rush linebacker. Good hand strength to leverage the edge. Flashes pass-rush ability -- nice bend and balance. Flattens down the line and is athletic enough to string out plays to the sideline. Is strong enough to set the edge, shed and defend the run. Good take-on strength and anchor -- bench-presses tight ends. Nimble-footed enough to carry tight ends down the field (see LSU). Already graduated.
Weaknesses
Lacks elite edge speed, burst and explosion. Does not make plays and too often disappears for stretches. Instincts are still developing -- can be lured by play-action and misdirection. Average career sack production (10 sacks). Has a quirky personality, inflated opinion of his ability and carries a sense of entitlement that could be difficult to manage and require a patient positional coach.

Bottom Line
A long-bodied, athletic rush linebacker with the base strength desired in a 4-3 left defensive end, Hubbard's greatest physical trait is his core functional strength and ability to leverage the edge and defend the run. Is still developing as a pass rusher and offers the scheme versatility and upside to interest any defense. Has starter traits, but has yet to reach the impact level he thinks he makes. Has upside if the light bulb comes on.

[Carolina_Packer]

Looks like he had a snafu with his medical, but looks to be cleared pending a team physical, but he has medical clearance for a heart adnormality.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/258827791.html

He's not the fastest guy, but he was an Alabama starter and that says something. Never a bad thing to add to the quality of depth, especially after the injury situation at LB last year.

[woodbuck27]

Here are others that have signed or agreed to terms, according to sources or published reports:

OG John Fullington, Washington State

RB Rajon Neal, Tennessee

LB Jake Doughty, Utah State

QB Chase Rettig, Boston College


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Ragion Neal, RB - 5'11" 220 Tennessee 5.1

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/rajion-neal?id=2549990

Others:

OG John Fullington, Washington State:

http://www.cougcenter.com/2014/5/10/5704398/john-fullington-nfl-draft-2014-packers

LB Jake Doughty, Utah State

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97423&draftyear=2014&genpos=ILB

QB Chase Rettig, Boston College

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Rettig

http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/501665/chase-rettig

[pbmax]

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 19h
Also bringing in All-American OL Jamal Ellis of Newberry.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 19h
#Packers signed NC State nose tackle Carlos Gray. 6-4, 335.

[Guiness]

Let's bring in Colt Lyerla.
:)

And Marcus Roberson.

Lyerla didn't get drafted?

Also, what happened with that basketball PF that Rodgers was encouraging? Did he end up going anywhere?

[Brandon494]

I think Adrian Hubbard ends up making the 53 man roster, having former teammates Lacy and Haha I think is going to give him that extra push because the talent is there. I also predict HB Rajion Neal, ILB Joe Thomas, and HB LaDarius Perkins making the PS.

[Fritz]

Isn't that enough players already?

[HarveyWallbangers]

I know you can't sign them all, but there was some pretty high-profile names who remained unsigned following the draft. Who are the UDFA's (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000349361/article/top-undrafted-free-agents-following-2014-nfl-draft) that you wish the Packers had signed?

If I picked, these would have been my 15: QB Brock Jensen, RB Rajion Neal, RB LaDarius Perkins, TE Blake Annen, TE Marcel Jensen, OG Ryan Groy, OG Anthony Steen, OC Gabe Ikard, DT Zach Kerr, OLB James Gayle, OLB Jackson Jeffcoat, ILB Shayne Skov, ILB Max Bullough, CB Rashaad Reynolds, S Kenny Ladler

[pbmax]

Officially signed 12. There are 3 more spots for the tryout guys (they lost one tryout guy to the Giants). They cut LB Chase Thomas.

Carlos Gray, DE, NC State
Jake Doughty, LB, Utah State
LaDarius Perkins, RB, Mississippi State
Jay Elliott, LB, Toledo
Adrian Hubbard, LB, Alabama
Jordan McCray, G, Central Florida
DB Ryan White, DB, Auburn
Joe Thomas, LB, South Carolina State
Rajion Neal, RB, Tennessee
Mike Pennel, DT, Colorado State-Pueblo
Justin Perillo, TE, Maine
Chase Rettig, QB, Boston College

[KYPack]

If I picked, these would have been my 15: QB Brock Jensen, RB Rajion Neal, RB LaDarius Perkins, TE Blake Annen, TE Marcel Jensen, OG Ryan Groy, OG Anthony Steen, OC Gabe Ikard, DT Zach Kerr, OLB James Gayle, OLB Jackson Jeffcoat, ILB Shayne Skov, ILB Max Bullough, CB Rashaad Reynolds, S Kenny Ladler

I liked Bullough, too. Signed with the Texans. 20 years ago, Bullough would have been a mid round pick. Now those guys are like the blocking TE, hard running FB & a run stuffing ILB.

Dinosaurs.

[pittstang5]

I think Adrian Hubbard ends up making the 53 man roster, having former teammates Lacy and Haha I think is going to give him that extra push because the talent is there. I also predict HB Rajion Neal, ILB Joe Thomas, and HB LaDarius Perkins making the PS.

I can't wait to see what he can do in Preseason.

[Carolina_Packer]

Check out LaDarius Perkins highlight reel. Dude has some jets and make you miss stuff in the open field. Level of competition was pretty good too. I was very interested how he was catching the ball out of the backfield and running patterns too. Can we keep him?

Turn down your volume if you don't like Phil Collins...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E61gFYeByPQ

[HarveyWallbangers]

I liked both Neal and Perkins before the draft. I'm surprised they didn't get drafted. Perkins is a little guy, but he's a bit like DuJuan Harris in that he doesn't play small. Similar measurables across the board too.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Neal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn9OCgeJX44

[Joemailman]

Neal could have a real chance. Sounds like he can stick his foot in the ground and go.

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2014/RB/Rajion-Neal


Rajion Neal
School: Tennessee
Position: RB
Positive: Posted career-best totals of 1124 yards rushing and 12 TDs last season when he became the Volunteers' full-time ballcarrier. Also added 27 receptions and 108 receiving yards. Posted 708 rushing yards as a junior, when he started six games. Underrated runner with the physical ability and skills to play at the next level. Tough, resilient, and works as hard as possible to pick up yardage. Patiently waits for blocks develop, slashes through the small openings on the interior, and falls forward when tackled. Keeps his feet moving, flashes power and picks his way on the inside, quickly getting through the running lanes. Solid receiver out of the backfield. Runs with instincts, uses all his blocks, and quickly gets back to running form off the initial hit.
Negative: Not a ballcarrier who consistently turns the corner. Possesses more of a burst of speed and cannot run to daylight. Not a back who's going to create yardage or make multiple defenders miss.
Analysis: Neal showed steady development the past two seasons and moves towards the draft as one of the more underappreciated running backs available. His size, ball-carrying skills, and pass-catching abilities are late-round worthy.

[Fritz]

Jonothan Franklin better be going to a healer for his neck problem. He's going to hurt it again soon when camp starts and he whips his neck around to see all these UDFA's zooming past him on the depth chart.

[smuggler]

Prefer Perkins just from watching the highlights, but have no strong opinion really.

[woodbuck27]

Check out LaDarius Perkins highlight reel. Dude has some jets and make you miss stuff in the open field. Level of competition was pretty good too. I was very interested how he was catching the ball out of the backfield and running patterns too. Can we keep him?

Turn down your volume if you don't like Phil Collins...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E61gFYeByPQ

This fella looks very solid.

[MadScientist]

Hubbard passed his physical. NFL.com had him projected to rounds 3-4. Not bad for a UDFA signing.

[woodbuck27]

This fella may be better as an answer at TE than prospect draft pick Pick #98...Richard Rodgers:

What's wrong with...TE prospect Colt Lyerla - Oregon Pac-12 ;

Combine Results

Grade 5.36; -40; 4.61 SEC (Top Performer) ; 15 REPS BENCH;

39.0 INCH Verticle: Top Performer and a 128.0 INCH BROAD JUMP and again " a Third Top Performance"

[QBME]

This fella may be better as an answer at TE than prospect draft pick Pick #98...Richard Rodgers:

What's wrong with...TE prospect Colt Lyerla - Oregon Pac-12 ;

Combine Results

Grade 5.36; -40; 4.61 SEC (Top Performer) ; 15 REPS BENCH;

39.0 INCH Verticle: Top Performer and a 128.0 INCH BROAD JUMP and again a third Top Performance

Colt Lyerla was once viewed as one of the top tight ends in college football during his career at Oregon, but Lyerla had a string of off-field issues that resulted in him leaving the team during the 2013 season. Lyerla was also arrested on a drug charge shortly after he left the Ducks, and those issues resulted in Lyerla going undrafted.

[Brandon494]

I like how the video has Perkins at 5'10 even though hes 5'7. :-) Neal is a bigger back but Perkins would be the better change of pace running back for us with his speed.

[MadScientist]

This fella may be better as an answer at TE than prospect draft pick Pick #98...Richard Rodgers:

What's wrong with...TE prospect Colt Lyerla - Oregon Pac-12 ;


He plead guilty to cocaine possession in December, after he was arrested for snorting in a car.
Also there was this quote about him:

Scouts nicknamed him 'ankle bracelet.' His nickname was ankle bracelet, because he'd go dark," McShay said. "He'd be gone for days. You had to put an ankle bracelet on him to be able to locate him. I mean, the guy... it's scary.

Loads of talent, but a personality that you can only hide in the Arena league, I doubt even the CFL would touch him.

[Brandon494]

After all the shit with Hernandez and Richie last season teams aren't taking as many risks on nut jobs anymore...unless hes a 1st round talent.

[Guiness]

After all the shit with Hernandez and Richie last season teams aren't taking as many risks on nut jobs anymore...unless hes a 1st round talent.

Lyerla was apparently a first round talent, or close to it. But as MadScientist said, about the time you get busted snorting coke in your car is when you can be pretty sure you're off teams draft boards.

[Packgator]

I think Adrian Hubbard ends up making the 53 man roster, having former teammates Lacy and Haha I think is going to give him that extra push because the talent is there.

Hubbard didn't have a favorite team growing up, only a favorite player (Julius Peppers). Perhaps the Peppers signing is paying off in more ways than one.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/4/19/5625936/2014-nfl-draft-adrian-hubbard-interview-alabama

[HarveyWallbangers]

Lyerla wasn't even picked up as an undrafted free agent by anybody.

[Joemailman]

Lyerla wasn't even picked up as an undrafted free agent by anybody.

The NFL just isn't as much fun since the Bengals kind of got their act together.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Ironically, Neal easily had better measurables--albeit at a Pro Day. He didn't get a combine invite.

Neal = 5'11" 220, 4.44 40, 4.01 shuttle, 6.67 3 cone, 38" vertical, 119" broad jump, 28 bench
Perkins = 5'7" 197, 4.46 40, 4.30 shuttle, 7.08 3 cone, 35.5" vertical, 124" broad jump, 23 bench

[MadScientist]

DE Denico Autry failed his physical and was not signed.

More opportunity for one of the tryout guys (unless they want to pick up 'Ankle Bracelet').

[HarveyWallbangers]

For what it's worth, Perkins received a slightly higher signing bonus than Neal.

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 14h
Packers officially announce Janis signing but not Abbrederis. Also announce Nixon cut and signing of UDFA John Fullington (G, Wash. State)

[mraynrand]

What's the hold up with signing Abradabadoo?

[pbmax]

What's the hold up with signing Abradabadoo?

He's holding out hope for season tickets to be included so he and the fan can watch the game even if he is not on the roster.