Official 2015 UDFA Thread

[Carolina_Packer]

Who are you interested in picking up?

[smuggler]

Anderson WR, HULL ILB, Matias G, Prewitt S, Drummond S, White CB, Fua OLB

[Maxie the Taxi]

Jeff Luc, ILB

[smuggler]

Taiwan Jones too.

[smuggler]

Saxton TE, Trail DE, Bridge QB

[Carolina_Packer]

Here's my wish list...

RB
John Crockett, NDSU
Zach Zenner, SDSU
Tyler Varga, Yale

WR
Donatella Luckett, Harding

TE
Lynden Trail, Norfolk State (6'7 260) Played receiver in H.S., OLB in college. NFL.com lists him as a TE. Take a flyer!

OL
Rob Crisp, N.C. State

DL
Derrick Lott, UT-Chattanooga
Xavier Williams, Northern Iowa

LB
Taiwan Jones, Michigan St.
Mike Hull, Penn St. (listed as OLB on NFL.com)
Trey DePriest, Alabama
Zach Vigil, Utah St.
Jeff Luc, Cincinnati (wasn't on the LB prospect list on NFL.com, but does have a profile)

CB
Ladarius Gunter, Miami (the U)

[red]

Taiwan Jones too.

he didn't get drafted?????????

yeah, bring him in

[Rastak]

Division rival Vikings grabbed a few.....

Anthony Harris, S Virginia
Davaris Daniels, WR Notre Dame
Taylor Heinicke, QB Old Dominion
Justin Coleman, CB Tennessee

[vince]

Jeff Luc, ILB
2nded

[Striker]

Here's the list thus far:

OL Matt Rotheram, Pittsburgh
WR Adrian Coxson, Stony Brook
OLB Tavarus Dantzler, Bethune-Cookman
OT Fabbians Ebbele, Arizona
CB Blake Bernard, Colorado State (still waiting to confirm)
WR Larry Pinkard, Old Dominion
TE Mitchell Henry, Western Kentucky
CB James Vaughtters, Stanford (unconfirmed)
RB Malcolm Agnew, Southern Illinois (unconfirmed)

[Striker]

Adrian Coxson is fun just due to his speed, he ran a 4.28 and 4.33 40 at his pro day.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Gil Brandt's comprehensive list of UDFA is here: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000490510/article/top-undrafted-free-agents-following-the-2015-nfl-draft

[red]

so TT really does think we're fine at ILB

he's fucking delusional

[Maxie the Taxi]

Here's the list thus far:

OL Matt Rotheram, Pittsburgh
WR Adrian Coxson, Stony Brook
OLB Tavarus Dantzler, Bethune-Cookman
OT Fabbians Ebbele, Arizona
CB Blake Bernard, Colorado State (still waiting to confirm)
WR Larry Pinkard, Old Dominion
TE Mitchell Henry, Western Kentucky
CB James Vaughtters, Stanford (unconfirmed)
RB Malcolm Agnew, Southern Illinois (unconfirmed)

Tavarus Dantzler is extensively interviewed here: http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/27/2015-nfl-draft-sleeper-small-school-prospects-outside-linebackers-tarvarus-dantzler/

He's 6'2" 240 lbs. He says GB wants him to play ILB. His measureables are great. His idol is Clay Mathews.

[red]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_q8M6denA0

[red]

is it just me, or is this lining up on wr's?


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

[Maxie the Taxi]

I think so. Wist might even like the way this guy runs and chases from sideline to sideline.

[red]

i seriously doubt he's 6'3, but he plays nasty

[pbmax]

I think so. Wist might even like the way this guy runs and chases from sideline to sideline.

All speed and pass coverage. No one wants to stop the run in GB.

[pbmax]

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20150324/sports/150329684


He said he clocked in at 4.6 seconds in the 40 there, did 21 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press and had a vertical of 35.5 inches.

[3irty1]

In Ted's presser he was asked about if the UDFA period is fun, in his response he mentioned that he had an analytic study conducted that concluded GB had twice as many snaps maned by UDFA's than the next nearest team over whatever period.

[Maxie the Taxi]

UDFA signings per Walter Football:

image: http://walterfootball.com/images/fball/packersb_logo.gif
http://walterfootball.com/images/fball/packersb_logo.gif Green Bay Packers:
Ricky Collins, WR, Texas A&M-Commerce
John Crockett, RB, North Dakota State
Adrian Coxson, WR, Stony Brook
Tavarus Dantzler, OLB, Bethune-Cookman
Fabbians Ebbele, OL, Arizon
Matt Rotterham, OL, Pittsburgh
Blake Sims, QB, Alabama

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015udfa.php#mSrwHeFyDYZCvOl5.99

[3irty1]

The Dolphins pulled down Jeff Luc, Mike Hull, and Zach Virgil. Quit bogarting all the good ILB Miami.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Do I get credit for Crockett?

[HarveyWallbangers]

This is great.

John Crockett
‏@KingJCrock_23
So blessed to be wearing the Green and Gold. Go PACK Go PACK!!!! Thank you Green Bay

[HarveyWallbangers]

For the record, I think Rajion Neal beats him out for a roster spot, but it's fun to see a Bison on the Packers.

[smuggler]

That guy screams camp wonder that we try to sneak onto the PS and never helps our team. :^P

[Carolina_Packer]

That guy screams camp wonder that we try to sneak onto the PS and never helps our team. :^P

Do you mean Crockett or Neal?

The knock on this kid is that he is too upright when hitting the hole and that he doesn't break a lot of tackles.

[esoxx]

He means Crockett

[Carolina_Packer]

The Dolphins pulled down Jeff Luc, Mike Hull, and Zach Virgil. Quit bogarting all the good ILB Miami.

No joke. I wonder if we even went after one of these guys. Every agent probably knows that Green Bay is looking for ILB's, so I wonder if any of them were contacted by the Packers. Geez, can't we bring in one guy who actually played ILB in college? Tavarus Dantzler definitely looks good setting the edge. I wonder if they are thinking about moving him inside?

[KYPack]

For the record, I think Rajion Neal beats him out for a roster spot, but it's fun to see a Bison on the Packers.

Where'd Neal come from, Harv?

I'm blank on that kid, I'll tell ya.

[Carolina_Packer]

He volunteered at Tennessee. I like Neal. I think Crockett is more like LaDarius Perkins, the other UDFA they had in camp in 2014, who did not stick.

[HarveyWallbangers]

He volunteered at Tennessee. I like Neal. I think Crockett is more like LaDarius Perkins, the other UDFA they had in camp in 2014, who did not stick.

He's nothing like Perkins playing wise. Perkins was short and quick. Crockett is a big back with a good all around game, but he's not as powerful as his size would suggest. His speed is decent for a bigger back, but probably not good enough to stick. He's got a little speed and a little wiggle. What would give him a chance is his third down capabilities. He's a solid receiver and willing in pass protection. Great character guy. Born leader. Got a little Mike Daniels in him.

[Bretsky]

No joke. I wonder if we even went after one of these guys. Every agent probably knows that Green Bay is looking for ILB's, so I wonder if any of them were contacted by the Packers. Geez, can't we bring in one guy who actually played ILB in college? Tavarus Dantzler definitely looks good setting the edge. I wonder if they are thinking about moving him inside?

Either we can't close the deal.....or we thing we're "fine there"

Any agent with a ILB.....you would think they'd want their client in GB

[pbmax]

No joke. I wonder if we even went after one of these guys. Every agent probably knows that Green Bay is looking for ILB's, so I wonder if any of them were contacted by the Packers. Geez, can't we bring in one guy who actually played ILB in college? Tavarus Dantzler definitely looks good setting the edge. I wonder if they are thinking about moving him inside?

From Maxie:

He's 6'2" 240 lbs. He says GB wants him to play ILB. His measureables are great. His idol is Clay Mathews.

http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2015/04/27/2015-nfl-draft-sleeper-small-school-prospects-outside-linebackers-tarvarus-dantzler/

[vince]

.


Matt Rotheram (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/pittsburgh-guard-matt-rotheram-picks-green-bay-b99492190z1-302329541.html) - OG - Pittsburgh - Feature article about him. Power run blocker who had numerous additional offers
...
Here are the 13 other free agents who have signed or agreed with the Packers. All have been confirmed through sources.

Adrian Coxson, WR, Stony Brook: 6-0½, 209, 4.46. Transfer from Florida.

Larry Pinkard, WR, Bluefield College (Va.): 6-0, 196, 4.5. Played the 2014 season at Bluefield after being dismissed from the team at Old Dominion in late June for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Ricky Collins, WR, Texas A&M-Commerce: 6-0, 198, 4.52. Visited the Packers last month.

Mitchell Henry, TE, Western Kentucky: 6-3½, 252, 4.69. Two teams said Henry was nowhere on their draft board.

Fabbians "Fabo" Ebbele, T, Arizona:6-7½, 311, 5.55. Has extremely long arms (36¼ inches). Needs strength; just 22 reps on the bench press.

Marcus Reed, G, Fayetteville State: 6-3½, 355, 5.47. One of the most massive guards in the draft.

John Crockett, RB, North Dakota State: 5-11½, 217, 4.55. Led Bison to three straight FCS national titles. Rushed for 4,309 yards (5.73) and 41 TDs from 2012-'14. From Minneapolis.

Malcolm Agnew, RB, Southern Illinois: 5-9, 205, 4.66. Scored 26 on the Wonderlic and tested well athletically.

Raymond Maples, RB, Army: 6-0, 220, no 40. Rushed for more than 1,000 yards in both 2011 and '12. Production dwindled precipitously the last two years.

Alonzo Harris, RB, Louisiana Lafayette:6-1, 237, 4.68. Jumbo-sized ball carrier.

Lavon Hooks, NT, Mississippi: 6-3½, 312, 5.28. Needs strength, just 18 reps on the bench.

Tavarus Dantzler, LB, Bethune-Cookman:6-2, 233, no 40. Bench-pressed 21 times.

Bernard Blake, CB, Colorado State: 5-11, 178, 4.51. His 10-yard split of 1.57 indicated excellent burst.

Meanwhile, linebacker James Vaughters of Stanford said he was deciding between offers from Green Bay and at least one other team.

In addition, Alabama quarterback Blake Sims is coming to rookie orientation camp on a tryout basis, according to ESPN's Adam Caplan.

[3irty1]

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


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

He seems great in space.

[Carolina_Packer]

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?

[pbmax]

Jeff Jankovich ‏@JeffJankovich 1h1 hour ago
@PackerNews @GBPackNationGB @PackerReport Client Mitch King, TE Penn with invite to Packer rookie minicamp

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2h2 hours ago
Miami CB Ladarius Gunter to the #Packers - that might be old news but ..

Packer Report @PackerReport · 12h 12 hours ago
Stanford OLB James Vaughters wil join the #Packers as well. GB has quite the UDFA history at that position.

^older info, vince's info that he has multiple offers might still be correct

[vince]

He wasn't even blocked most of the time off the edge, but maybe that's not too surprising because he wasn't blocked too often even when there was a man on him. Beast. At 233 he might be a bit small as an edge guy. It'll be interesting to see how he stacks up against the big boys.

[Carolina_Packer]

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

OL Matt Rotheram (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=111899&draftyear=2015&genpos=OG), Pittsburgh
WR Adrian Coxson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=106455&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR), Stony Brook
OLB Tavarus Dantzler (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1002153&draftyear=2015&genpos=olb), Bethune-Cookman
OT Fabbians Ebbele (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107057&draftyear=2015&genpos=OT), Arizona
CB Bernard Blake (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105399&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB), Colorado State
WR Larry Pinkard (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90914&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR), Old Dominion
TE Mitchell Henry (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108426&draftyear=2015&genpos=te), Western Kentucky
OLB James Vaughters (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119389&draftyear=2015&genpos=OLB), Stanford (unconfirmed)
RB Malcolm Agnew (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/pyrnotes.php?pyid=120087&draftyear=2015&genpos=RB&startspot=1130), Southern Illinois
WR Ricky Collins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1001667&draftyear=2015&genpos=WR), Texas A&M - Commerce
RB John Crockett, (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=106499&draftyear=2015&genpos=RB) North Dakota State
DT Lavon Hooks (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108642&draftyear=2015&genpos=DT), Mississippi
OL Marcus Reed (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1001655&draftyear=2015&genpos=OG), Fayetteville State
RB Alonzo Harris (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108255&draftyear=2015&genpos=RB), Louisiana - Lafayette
RB Raymond Maples (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=94888&draftyear=2015&genpos=RB) - Army

[pbmax]

GBPG: http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2015/05/02/packers-undrafted-signees/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.


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

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.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9_DW-Ahn3M

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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaZ69Szt3wQ

[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.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WKH5UBdz-g

[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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=22&v=CHVMS95q9gY

[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...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TARZWMXv9YY

[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/highlights/223249375/v2

[vince]

Jimmie Hunt - WR Mizzou - 4.45 40 time, the turtle of the bunch. He has a really nice set of highlights with some acrobatic catches in traffic...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuoD3Mykq1E

[Carolina_Packer]

Here is an updated list. Wow, lots of WR's and RB's.

Offense

John Crockett, RB, North Dakota State (reported, confirmed by player)
Raymond Maples, RB, Army (reported)
Alonzo Harris, RB, Louisiana Lafayette (reported)
Malcolm Agnew, RB, Southern Illinois (reported)
Adrian Coxson, WR, Stony Brook (reported)
Larry Pinkard, WR, Old Dominion (reported by ODU)
Ricky Collins, WR, Texas A&M-Commerce (reported, confirmed by player)
Jimmie Hunt, WR, Missouri (reported)
Javess Blue, WR, Kentucky (reported)
Mitchell Henry, TE, Western Kentucky (reported)
Fabbians Ebbele, OL, Arizona (reported by UofA)
Matt Rotheram, OL, Pittsburgh (confirmed by player)
Marcus Reed, OL, Fayetteville State (reported)

MINICAMP TRYOUT: Blake Sims, QB, Alabama (reported)
MINICAMP TRYOUT: Jake Silas, OT, Buffalo (reported by agent)
MINICAMP TRYOUT: Josh Bredl, OT, Colorado State-Pueblo (reported by APC's Jason B. Hirschhorn)
MINICAMP TRYOUT: Mitch King, TE, Penn (reported by agent)

Defense

Lavon Hooks, DT, Mississippi (reported)
James Vaughters, OLB, Stanford (reported)
Tavarus Dantzler, ILB, Bethune-Cookman (reported by agent)
Bernard Blake, CB, Colorado State (reported by agent)
Ladarius Gunter, DB, Miami (FL) (reported by college coach)

MINICAMP TRYOUT: Skye Povey, DB, BYU (reported by APC's Jason B. Hirschhorn)

[run pMc]

Myles White's gotta be thrilled.

[mission]

Dantzler said in that Steelerswire interview that the one thing he really wants to do is play in a 3-4 defense and fly around making plays all over the field. Actually said "Green Bay defense"... and when he said his favorite player was Clay... he really meant it. Loves him, loves everything about him. Maybe Clay takes him under his wing so he can go back to OLB. Guy looks like a man among boys out there. Put me on the bandwagon fellas!

[Carolina_Packer]

Yeah, how did he not get drafted? I bet there are several players drafted this year that aren't nearly as talented as Dantzler. Green Bay should feel fortunate. This kid must be on cloud nine to meet Clay. That is cool.

[Carolina_Packer]

Adrian Coxson - 6'1" 215 speed demon

Wow, this kid has skills. I was reading a bit more about his background. Here's link (http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/recruiting/2010/01/citys_adrian_coxson_reopens_recruitment.html) to a story where he committed to and then de-committed from Penn State. He then went to Florida, and decided to leave that program because of a family hardship (his Dad went blind and he wanted to be closer to home). He transferred to Maryland, wasn't getting enough playing time, so he transfers to Stony Brook (an FCS school located on Long Island), and you can see the highlights above. That's a few stops, for sure. He will definitely be one to watch come TC. Some of those highlights are spectacular, and he appears to be a willing blocker too.

[Carolina_Packer]

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...

This kid was dismissed from Old Dominion's football team in June 2014 for violating team rules (they never give specifics :) So, I wonder how he'll be after a year off.

[Guiness]

5 OL listed - we all knew when TT didn't draft one they'd be coming from somewhere!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Here's my wish list...

RB
John Crockett, NDSU
Zach Zenner, SDSU
Tyler Varga, Yale

WR
Donatella Luckett, Harding

TE
Lynden Trail, Norfolk State (6'7 260) Played receiver in H.S., OLB in college. NFL.com lists him as a TE. Take a flyer!

OL
Rob Crisp, N.C. State

DL
Derrick Lott, UT-Chattanooga
Xavier Williams, Northern Iowa

LB
Taiwan Jones, Michigan St.
Mike Hull, Penn St. (listed as OLB on NFL.com)
Trey DePriest, Alabama
Zach Vigil, Utah St.
Jeff Luc, Cincinnati (wasn't on the LB prospect list on NFL.com, but does have a profile)

CB
Ladarius Gunter, Miami (the U)

Got Crockett and Gunter

[vince]

Here's why Dantzler didn't get drafted most likely.

http://florida.arrests.org/mugs/Dade/2009/090081029.jpg

2009 - Assault, Aggravated, with a Firearm (http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/Tavarus_Dantzler_3149444/)

That was five years ago at 18 so it's been awhile.

Then,

2014 - Possession with Intent to Sell (http://openpasts.com/publicrecord/tavarus-dantzler/16125564522210)
I couldn't find what the drug was. I'm guessing marijuana.

Get rid of the guns Tavarus and stay out of trouble buddy. You could have a bright future ahead if you don't screw it up. Move to Green Bay and hang with Jake Ryan.

[Fritz]

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.

You should know better. TT could draft a rookie All Pro in the sixth round, and some posters will say he was "forced" into the pick and should get no credit at all.

[smuggler]

Here's why Dantzler didn't get drafted most likely.

2009 - Assault, Aggravated, with a Firearm (http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/Tavarus_Dantzler_3149444/)

Shit...

[pbmax]

Well someone posted they wanted someone with a criminal attitude at ILB. Seems T2 listened.

[Carolina_Packer]

Got Crockett and Gunter

Harv, this is good news! Things will be tight for Crockett as far as a roster spot, but if he can show out better than Neal, he might have a shot. If not, perhaps a stint on the practice squad for some seasoning.

I feel the same way about Gunter. Love the size. Love the compete he shows on film. He gets knocked for being a little stiff in the hips and for diagnosis/recognition. Film study and the mental approach, plus what the kid has gifted to him with size and adequate speed, I think this kid can be something.

[Carolina_Packer]

You gotta see this catch by Javess Blue one of the Packer UDFA's:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxEBy3DdHU

Beautiful play.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Here's a great article on Blake Sims: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/05/check_out_blake_sims_letter_to.html

Sims is a class act...in the mold of Russell Wilson. I wish him well when he tries out for the Pack.

When the Packers drafted Brian Brohm I predicted Matt Flynn would give him a run for his money. Dare I say the same thing about Sims with regard to Hundley? Sims set several passing records at Alabama. He excels at Lane Kiffen's brand of pro-style, fast-paced offense. He's fast, athletic, has a great arm, is difficult to sack and is a great runner as well. I wouldn't sell him short.

Honestly, from what I've seen of Brett Hundley's game, there is more to like in Sims'.

[smuggler]

If there were no psychological aspect to sports, I'm taking Hundley. That said, we know that there is. Sims beams confidence. We'll see...

[Guiness]

You gotta see this catch by Javess Blue one of the Packer UDFA's:



And I think that might've even been a catch in the NFL, ball didn't touch the ground until he was out of bounds...Not sure though. I don't think anyone is, really.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Crockett video on NFL.com
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000484117/2015-Draft-profile-RB-John-Crockett-North-Dakota

[Smidgeon]

If there were no psychological aspect to sports, I'm taking Hundley. That said, we know that there is. Sims beams confidence. We'll see...

Coleman beamed confidence too.

[smuggler]

so did Aaron Rodgers

[3irty1]

I agree with you Maxie. At the very least this is going to be an awesome experiment.

The guy with the limitless physical tools vs the guy who is already a winner.

[mraynrand]

2014 - Possession with Intent to Sell

Possession of guns, with intent to sell

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/30/22/enhanced-buzz-17789-1343700301-0.jpg

[HarveyWallbangers]

Reading McGinn's story on the UDFAs, I think Dantzler, Crockett, Collins, and Pinkard are the most intriguing to me.

[pbmax]

This seems awful:

Measurables: 6-3, 252, 4.76. Vertical jump of 28½, broad jump of 9-0, 12 reps on the bench and Wonderlic of 9. Arms were 32 5/8, hands were 9.

for an OLB. JERMAURIA RASCO, OLB, Louisiana State

[pbmax]

As does this: Measurables: 6-2, 248, 4.87. Vertical jump of 32½, broad jump of 9-4, a phenomenal 35 reps on the bench and Wonderlic of 25. Arms were 32 1/8, hands were 9¼.

for JAMES VAUGHTERS, OLB, Stanford


Are they both going to be ILBs?

[3irty1]

Rasco had a nice day rushing the passer at the East West Shrine game. I doubt he's got ILB ability.

Vaugthers is more interesting. He has played outside and inside and he actually kind of dominated. PFF loves him:

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/04/07/cff-sig-stats-edge-defenders/

From what I've been able to gather it sounds like he bombed the positional drills. His game is all power, hands, and motor. Think Erik Walden with a Stanford education. I'm thinking its a good special teams skillset but there is some interesting upside too.

[pbmax]

These guys, would make excellent UDFAs

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEYVnbkWAAA-LpB.jpg

[pbmax]

The Packers had agreed to a contract with another undrafted rookie back as well, Malcolm Agnew of Southern Illinois

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2015/05/09/keep-eye-undrafted-rookies/27063547/

[pbmax]

Same article as above post,


Crockett said about 20 teams tried to sign him after the draft, and he chose the Packers over Oakland, Baltimore, Atlanta, Washington and Cincinnati.

"(The Packers) called around the sixth round, they said if they were looking at a back they were going to take me," he said. "But at the end of the day, they still showed they had that interest."

So they liked Ripkowski more than him?
(Aaron Ripkowski, Christian Ringo, Kennard Backman)

[Guiness]

Same article as above post,



So they liked Ripkowski more than him?
(Aaron Ripkowski, Christian Ringo, Kennard Backman)

Have to wonder what some of those 6th and 7th round decisions are based on. There's not much between them and the UDFAs, so I tend to think they pick guys who they feel have the best chance of being drafted by someone else. Which makes Ripkowski an odd pickup, who else was going to take an FB, why not guarantee you can get someone else into camp and bring him in as a UDFA?

[pbmax]

Some of those decisions could be made based on info from those phone conversations. If a player reports he's had other calls, might move him up the list to be drafted rather than UDFA.

[run pMc]

4 fullbacks (including Ripkowski) were drafted. From Crockett's comments it sounds like GB picked Ringo over him.
TT needs to sign a fullback named Tubbs so we can have a Miami Vice backfield.

[HarveyWallbangers]

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.

Those numbers aren't really that close to Shazier. In fact, he's a poor man's Jake Ryan. They are almost identical to Ryan--except Ryan tested much better in the short shuttle and a bit better in the 3-cone. And Ryan attained his numbers at the Combine--which tend to be more reliable than Pro Day numbers.