2016 UDFA Signings

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OK, I'll start it since it just popped up in the Twitter feed.

Jared Lloyd ‏@JaredrLloyd 2m2 minutes ago
I just got word that BYU linebacker Manoa Pikula has been signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers. Best of luck to him.!

Ryan Wood ‏@ByRyanWood 38s39 seconds ago
#Packers have signed BYU linebacker Manoa Pikula, per his agent. A 6-1, 235-pound ILB who had 49 tackles as a senior last season.

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB

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NFL Draft Diamonds ‏@DraftDiamonds 25s26 seconds ago
UNI DB Makinton Dorleant is headed to Green Bay with the #Packers

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB

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Andrew Brandt ‏@AndrewBrandt 37m37 minutes ago
Told player we would sign him for $500 bonus. He said "I only have about $100 now but can get you rest in a week.” I said “No, we pay you.”

[Rastak]

Andrew Brandt ‏@AndrewBrandt 37m37 minutes ago
Told player we would sign him for $500 bonus. He said "I only have about $100 now but can get you rest in a week.” I said “No, we pay you.”


LOL, awesome.

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Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 12m12 minutes ago
First UDFA is in for Louisiana Tech. Safety Kentrell Brice plans to sign with Green Bay. Put up some crazy testing numbers at pro day

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S

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Spoon Silverstein, QB Joe Callahan, Wesley College

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB

[Joemailman]

Packers have no depth at Safety, so Brice has a real opportunity.

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Ryan Wood ‏@ByRyanWood 7m7 minutes ago
#Packers have signed Mississippi State ILB Beniquez Brown, per his agent. He had 93 tackles, 10 TFLs, 4 sacks last season as a junior.

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB

[mraynrand]

Dormant = bad name for player

[mraynrand]

Callahan = total shocker

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Dormant = bad name for player

He could euthanize opponent's pass game.

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Spoon Silverstein
CB Josh Hawkins, East Carolina

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina, CB

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Brad Byrne ‏@bradley_byrne 4m4 minutes ago
Thrilled to announce Brandon Burks @mistuh_burks has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers. @TroyTrojansFB @TroyAthletics

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown, MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks, Troy, RB

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Ben Ross ‏@BenRossKOLO 2m2 minutes ago
Former @NevadaFootball running back Don Jackson has signed with the Green Bay Packers

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, 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

Packes have 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

[mraynrand]

He could euthanize opponent's pass game.

I was hoping for a metamorphosis into a round one type player.

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I was hoping for a metamorphosis into a round one type player.

He could be explosive, eventually.

[mraynrand]

Makinton Dorleant, UNI:

pet peeve: "I hate that spell-checkers change my name to 'Dormant' or 'Door mat'

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I should just turn that off. Gonna keep happening too. Auto correct will fire when you click Post Reply.

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

Packers have filled 8 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

Spell check has now learned that Dorleant is acceptable. Can't wait for it to turn up in an email.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/ILB/Beniquez-Brown


Beniquez Brown
School: Mississippi State
Position: ILB

Positive: Two-year starter who finished with a career-best 99 tackles last season while also blocking two kicks. Underrated run defending linebacker with starting potential at the next level. Remains disciplined with assignments, chases the action hard and wraps up tackling. Breaks down well, uses his hands to protect himself and relatively instinctive. Fires up the field filling gaps, displays speed in pursuit and the ability to get outside the numbers. Flows well to the action laterally, displays a closing burst and nicely redirects to the play. Remains disciplined with cover assignments.

Negative: Inefficient and often times over pursues the action. Easily knocked off balance by the first block. Average skill in coverage.

Analysis: Brown is a terrific two down defender that can also stay on the field in certain zone packages and is one of the more underrated linebackers in this draft.

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Kevin Zeitler ‏@kzeit70 41s42 seconds ago
Excited to have fellow Badgers Alex Erickson and Darius Hillary join the @Bengals. Let's get to work. #whodey #badgers @badgerfootball

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/CB/Josh-Hawkins


Josh Hawkins
School: East Carolina
Position: CB

Positive: Two-year starter who finished with a career-best 5 INT's and 11 PBUs as a junior. Athletic cornerback prospect that flashes ball skills. Effective facing the action, shows good route recognition in zone coverage and quickly locates the ball in the air. Has a nice move to the throw, correctly times his pass defenses and physically beats down opponents to break up passes. Works to get off blocks and make plays against the run.

Negative: Lacks the great closing burst. Has questionable deep speed. Struggles making plays with his back to the ball.

Analysis: Hawkins offers solid size and can line up in dime situations where he's facing the action.

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Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL 1m1 minute ago
Arizona DE-OLB Reggie Gilbert to 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

Packers have filled 9 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/RB/Don-Jackson


Don Jackson
School: Nevada
Position: RB

Positive: Junior-college transfer who's started the past two seasons, posting a career-best 1082 yards rushing and 8 TDs as a senior. Short but creative ball carrier with next level potential. Runs with good lean, patient and sets up defenders then makes them miss. Quick footed, sidesteps piles and possesses the agility necessary to turn the corner. Sees the field, finds the running lanes and has a burst which he turns on in a single step. Terrific job helping the quarterback sell ball fakes, displays good blocking vision and a solid pass catcher out of the backfield.

Negative: Not a back that's going to pick up much yardage off initial contact. Cannot beat defenders into the open field or run to daylight.

Analysis: Productive the past two seasons, Jackson projects as a third-down back/situational runner on Sunday.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/DE/Reggie-Gilbert


Reggie Gilbert
School: Arizona
Position: DE

Positive: Three-year starter that's lined up at both defensive tackle and defensive end. All-Conference selection as a senior after 41 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Somewhat underrated defensive line prospect with decent upside. Plays with balance, rarely off his feet and moves well laterally chasing the action. Uses his hands to protect himself, plays low to the ground and keeps his feet moving on contact. Holds his ground against blocks or plays off them altogether to get to the action.

Negative: Lacks bulk, easily knocked from the action by a single opponent or removed from the point. Possesses a poor closing burst.
Analysis: Gilbert was out of position at and in Arizona's three-man line last season but is a prospect who should only get better as he physically matures and adds strength to his frame

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Ryan Wood ‏@ByRyanWood 1m1 minute ago
#Packers signed Illinois WR Geronimo Allison. Aside from having a great name, 6-4, 200-pound WR had 65 catches, 882 yards, 3 TD with Illini.

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

Packers have filled 10 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

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Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 39s39 seconds ago
DT Brian Price of Texas-San Antonio has agreed to terms with the #Packers, source said. More than 20 teams wanted to sign him.

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

Packers have filled 11 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

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Michael Cohen ‏@Michael_Cohen13 40s41 seconds ago
DB Warren Gatewood from Alcorn State has agree to terms with the #Packers, per a source.

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

Packers have filled 12 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

[Joemailman]

Awesome. "Kuuuuuuuuuhn" replaced by "Geronimo!"

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Jerry DiPaola ‏@JDiPaola_Trib 3m3 minutes ago
Offensive lineman Cory Tucker of South Park and Slippery Rock agrees to UDFA deal 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

Packers have filled 13 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

Submit to my authoritah!

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/WR/Geronimo-Allison


Geronimo Allison
School: Illinois
Position: WR

Positive: Junior-college transfer that's started the past two seasons, leading Illinois in all receiving categories last year with 65 receptions, 882 yards and 3 TDs. Productive college receiver effective running after the catch. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, displays a sense of timing on receptions and gets vertical to highpoint the ball over opponents. Quickly releases off the line into pass routes, has a fluid style and lays out or extends to make the difficult reception. Works back to the quarterback to make himself an available target, finds a way to separate from defenders and uses his frame to protect the pass. Keeps the play in bounds running after the catch and shows short area quickness. Possesses soft hands and looks the pass in.

Negative: Loses out in battles. Drops some catchable throws on occasion. One speed receiver who lacks a deep burst.

Analysis: Allison has shown consistent progress the past two years and would be solid addition as a fifth receiver primarily used to run underneath routes.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Jerry DiPaola ‏@JDiPaola_Trib 3m3 minutes ago
Offensive lineman Cory Tucker of South Park
He killed Kenny!

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Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 6s7 seconds ago
To the #Packers followers still around, N.C. State TE David Grinnage is signing with Green Bay as a UDFA.

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

Packers have filled 14 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

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Utah State Football ‏@USUFootball 2m2 minutes ago North Logan, UT
Congratulations to USU WR Devonte Robinson, who was signed to a free agent contract with the Green Bay 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


Packers have filled 15 of 21 open spots if they want to fill the roster today.

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Mike Loyko ‏@NEPD_Loyko 3m3 minutes ago
Tanner McEvoy ATH Wisconsin to #Seahawks

His position is Athlete.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/WR/Devonte-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.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/TE/David-Grinnage


David Grinnage
School: North Carolina State
Position: TE

Positive: Junior totals included 25 receptions, 290 yards and 3 TDs. Posted 5 touchdowns the Rotated into the starting lineup since his freshman season. Large tight end prospect with an unpolished game. Offers the quarterback a nice target, uses his frame to shield away defenders and works to make himself an available target. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw and displays solid focus as well as concentration.

Negative: Limited speed and not a downfield threat. Does not play with much balance. Not a natural hand catcher and lets the ball get inside him.

Analysis: Grinnage showed flashes of ability since his freshman season but never truly put a complete game together. He's a size prospect who must improve every aspect of his game to make it out of camp this August.

[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/blog/2016/04/30/draft-top-50-undrafted-free-agents-from-2016-nfl-draft/

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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.com/2016/04/30/2016-nfl-draft-miami-hurricanes-udfa-tracker-tracy-howard-ufomba-kamalu-calvin-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.

[denverYooper]

He killed Kenny!

That Bastard!

[Rastak]

That Bastard!


That was a spoof of this movie (awesome by the way)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujQ-nMc0WGE

[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.

[woodbuck27]

Andrew Brandt ‏@AndrewBrandt 37m37 minutes ago
Told player we would sign him for $500 bonus. He said "I only have about $100 now but can get you rest in a week.” I said “No, we pay you.”

A funny story.

Here's something on UDFA LB Manoa Pikula:

http://www.vanquishthefoe.com/byu-football/2016/4/30/11506700/2016-nfl-draft-byu-lb-manoa-pikula-signs-udfa-deal-with-green-bay-packers

2016 NFL Draft: BYU LB Manoa Pikula signs UDFA deal with the Green Bay Packers

By: Kevin Kennedy  @Kevin4byu on Apr 30, 2016, 4:02p

" Pikula played inside linebacker for the Cougars from 2011-2015 and improved his stock each year. Over his career, he recorded 81 solo tackles, 63 assisted tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, five pass deflections, and an interception. With 144 total tackles to his name, 55 of them came in his senior year."

Click on the LINK for more.

[woodbuck27]

Packers have no depth at Safety, so Brice has a real opportunity.

Kentrell Brice SS ...Louisiana Tech ....Ranked as the #16 Safety out of 193 SS's by Pro Scouts
and 375 out of 2774 Overall Draft Prospects.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122171&draftyear=2016&genpos=SS

[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 (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91921&draftyear=2016&genpos=ILB), BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=120218&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), Northern Iowa, DB
Kentrell Brice (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122171&draftyear=2016&genpos=SS), LaTech, S
Joe Callahan (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016359&draftyear=2016&genpos=QB), Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122233&draftyear=2016&genpos=olb), MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93697&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122284&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Troy, RB
Don Jackson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108358&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93307&draftyear=2016&genpos=DE), Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=132233&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Illinois, WR
Brian Price (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127942&draftyear=2016&genpos=DT), Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1001928&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016305&draftyear=2016&genpos=OG), Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=123249&draftyear=2016&genpos=TE), NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=132542&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=109551&draftyear=2016&genpos=DT), Idaho State, DT
Josh James, (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/apr/24/packers-showing-interest-in-carroll-football-playe/) Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=129732&draftyear=2016&genpos=P), Minnesota, Punter I think
Randall Jette (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90954&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), UMass, CB

Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1005486&draftyear=2016&genpos=C), Northern Michigan, C
Herb Waters (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=125719&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
Dale Pierson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1006372&draftyear=2016&genpos=OLB), Iowa State, DE
Savon Huggins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119441&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Northern Iowa, RB

[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/2016/4/30/11546202/minnesota-ounter-peter-mortell-green-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.

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Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL 1h1 hour ago
Packers sign Rice WR Dennis Parks http://www.chron.com/sports/rice/article/Packers-sign-Rice-WR-Dennis-Parks-7386403.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop … via @houstonchron

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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 (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91921&draftyear=2016&genpos=ILB), BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=120218&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), Northern Iowa, DB
Kentrell Brice (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122171&draftyear=2016&genpos=SS), LaTech, S
Joe Callahan (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016359&draftyear=2016&genpos=QB), Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122233&draftyear=2016&genpos=olb), MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93697&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122284&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Troy, RB
Don Jackson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108358&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93307&draftyear=2016&genpos=DE), Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=132233&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Illinois, WR
Brian Price (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127942&draftyear=2016&genpos=DT), Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1001928&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016305&draftyear=2016&genpos=OG), Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=123249&draftyear=2016&genpos=TE), NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=132542&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=109551&draftyear=2016&genpos=DT), Idaho State, DT
Josh James, (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/apr/24/packers-showing-interest-in-carroll-football-playe/) Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=129732&draftyear=2016&genpos=P), Minnesota, Punter
Randall Jette (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90954&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), UMass, CB
Dennis Parks (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=124658&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Rice, WR

Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1005486&draftyear=2016&genpos=C), Northern Michigan, C
Herb Waters (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=125719&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
Dale Pierson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1006372&draftyear=2016&genpos=OLB), Iowa State, DE
Savon Huggins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119441&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Northern Iowa, RB[/QUOTE]

[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.

[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 (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91921&draftyear=2016&genpos=ILB), BYU, LB
Makinton Dorleant (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=120218&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), Northern Iowa, DB
Kentrell Brice (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122171&draftyear=2016&genpos=SS), LaTech, S
Joe Callahan (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016359&draftyear=2016&genpos=QB), Wesley, QB
Beniquez Brown (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122233&draftyear=2016&genpos=olb), MissSt, ILB
Josh Hawkins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93697&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), East Carolina, CB
Brandon Burks (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=122284&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Troy, RB
Don Jackson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=108358&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Nevada, RB
Reggie Gilbert (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=93307&draftyear=2016&genpos=DE), Arizona, DE-OLB
Geronimo Allison (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=132233&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Illinois, WR
Brian Price (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127942&draftyear=2016&genpos=DT), Texas-San Antonio, DT
Warren Gatgewood (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1001928&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), Alcorn State, DB
Cory Tucker (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016305&draftyear=2016&genpos=OG), Slippery Rock, OL
David Grinnage (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=123249&draftyear=2016&genpos=TE), NCState, TE
Devonte Robinson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=132542&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Utah State, WR
Tyler Kuder (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=109551&draftyear=2016&genpos=DT), Idaho State, DT
Josh James, (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/apr/24/packers-showing-interest-in-carroll-football-playe/) Carroll (Mont.) College, OT
Peter Mortell (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=129732&draftyear=2016&genpos=P), Minnesota, Punter I think
Randall Jette (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90954&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB), UMass, CB

Tryouts at Rookie Camp (some its not clear if tryout or deal)
Kyle Steuck (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1005486&draftyear=2016&genpos=C), Northern Michigan, C
Herb Waters (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=125719&draftyear=2016&genpos=WR), Miami (Cheesehead TV says he signed a deal)
Dale Pierson (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1006372&draftyear=2016&genpos=OLB), Iowa State, DE
Savon Huggins (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119441&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB), Northern Iowa, RB

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

Thank You.

[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.

[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.

[SMBASS]

Funny quote by Hackett...evidently he also has a good sense of humor:

"The main reason I'm playing this sport is because deep down, I'm fat and I don't like running very far," Hackett told ESPN's Chris Fowler during a college football awards show. "So I'm running 20-odd yards on and 20-odd yards off, and that's about all I got for you."

[pbmax]

NFL Draft Diamonds ‏@DraftDiamonds 44m44 minutes ago
Breaking: GFL Standout WR Patrick Donahue will workout with the Packers at their mini camp

[Carolina_Packer]

NFL Draft Diamonds ‏@DraftDiamonds 44m44 minutes ago
Breaking: GFL Standout WR Patrick Donahue will workout with the Packers at their mini camp

Watch him in action.


http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3765872/highlights/278109375

http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/discovering-diamonds-patrick-donahue-wr-schwabisch-hall/ This guy is impressive. Look at his measurables! He's not a native German like Moritz Boehringer, he is an American who played college ball here and took a different path to being discovered. His comp is Percy Harvin; hopefully in physicality only.

[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.

[Maxie the Taxi]

What's the NFL rule? Everyone has to wait until the ball is punted?

[pbmax]

What's the NFL rule? Everyone has to wait until the ball is punted?

Gunners can take off at snap, everyone else needs to wait. Was the same way in high school for me.

[gbgary]

Andrew Brandt ‏@AndrewBrandt 37m37 minutes ago
Told player we would sign him for $500 bonus. He said "I only have about $100 now but can get you rest in a week.” I said “No, we pay you.”

soooo...NOT from stanford.

[Fritz]

soooo...NOT from stanford.


Nor from Ohio State, as any OSU player knows he gets paid to play.

[Pugger]

Nor from Ohio State, as any OSU player knows he gets paid to play.

:lol:

[pbmax]

Pete Mortell worked out pre-draft for Zook, Thompson and Wolf. He seems to be from Green Bay as his grandfather and father were/are the Game Clock operators at Lambeau Field.

http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/29807/green-bay-native-peter-mortell-ready-to-clock-in-as-packers-punter

[jklowan]

Did anyone pick this guy up, looks good on film...

Tanner McEvoy/WI: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2016&genpos=TE

[pbmax]

Yes they did.


Mike Loyko ‏@NEPD_Loyko 3m3 minutes ago
Tanner McEvoy ATH Wisconsin to #Seahawks

His position is Athlete.

[Carolina_Packer]

According to this article, released in January of this year, http://www.hngn.com/articles/170982/20160119/green-bay-packers-thompson-miss-st-s-beniquez-brown-inside-linebackers-report.htm TT was really interested Beniquez Brown, the ILB free agent from Miss. St. signed by the Packers after the draft. This could be someone to keep an eye on. The author of the article had a third round grade on Brown. I've seen some other reaction surprised that he was not drafted. Hopefully TT got a steal.

This is also a good article on Brown from Packer Report. A momma's boy, a preparation/film rat...what's not to like. http://http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/story/1666173-packers-udfa-s-studious-brown-plays-for-mom

[Joemailman]

According to this article, released in January of this year, http://www.hngn.com/articles/170982/20160119/green-bay-packers-thompson-miss-st-s-beniquez-brown-inside-linebackers-report.htm TT was really interested Beniquez Brown, the ILB free agent from Miss. St. signed by the Packers after the draft. This could be someone to keep an eye on. The author of the article had a third round grade on Brown. I've seen some other reaction surprised that he was not drafted. Hopefully TT got a steal.

Draft Insider had him rated a 4th round prospect, and the #7 ILB. Strange he wasn't taken. http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/ILB/Beniquez-Brown

[HarveyWallbangers]

By draft day, the sites I trust had him as a 7th round pick or UDFA. The encouraging thing is that McGinn is one of the sources that had him as draftable. McGinn had him as the #17 ILB. He tested poorly at the combine, and he's not very big. Then again, a lot of ILBs in this draft tested poorly. Reggie Ragland, Tyler Matakevich, Scooby Wright, Stephen Daniels, and Kentrell Brothers are tested as poorly, but most of those other guys have the size advantage on Brown.

[Fritz]

By draft day, the sites I trust had him as a 7th round pick or UDFA. The encouraging thing is that McGinn is one of the sources that had him as draftable. McGinn had him as the #17 ILB. He tested poorly at the combine, and he's not very big. Then again, a lot of ILBs in this draft tested poorly. Reggie Ragland, Tyler Matakevich, Scooby Wright, Stephen Daniels, and Kentrell Brothers are tested as poorly, but most of those other guys have the size advantage on Brown.

Okay, whoever drafted Kentrell Brothers needs to give him the nickname "The."

[Pugger]

Did anyone pick this guy up, looks good on film...

Tanner McEvoy/WI: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2016&genpos=TE

I think he signed with Seattle.

[Iron Mike]

Okay, whoever drafted Kentrell Brothers needs to give him the nickname "The."

If there's a picture of him naked, would it then be the Brother's Johnson???

[Fritz]

Good one!

[wist43]

Spoon Silverstein, QB Joe Callahan, Wesley College

The List
Manoa Pikula, BYU, LB
Makinton Dormant, UNI, DB
Kentrell Brice, LaTech, S
Joe Callahan, Wesley, QB

For what it's worth, I was driving late at night a few weeks ago and stumbled across a sports program on the radio... they were talking with a "former scout" (don't know who it was) about "sleepers" in the draft and he mentioned Callahan. Said the kid had a live arm, great touch and anticipation... said he had a real chance to stick on an NFL roster. I found a clip of him on youtube, and he sure looked like he could fling a ball.

Anyone have any info on him?? Saw he was listed at 6'1, 215 lbs, and threw for a ton of yds and TDs at the lower levels.

[Carolina_Packer]

For what it's worth, I was driving late at night a few weeks ago and stumbled across a sports program on the radio... they were talking with a "former scout" (don't know who it was) about "sleepers" in the draft and he mentioned Callahan. Said the kid had a live arm, great touch and anticipation... said he had a real chance to stick on an NFL roster. I found a clip of him on youtube, and he sure looked like he could fling a ball.

Anyone have any info on him?? Saw he was listed at 6'1, 215 lbs, and threw for a ton of yds and TDs at the lower levels.

A picture (or moving pictures) is worth a thousand words. Can someone here break down what you see from Callahan in these highlights? The first few throws in the video show off a really nice, accurate deep ball. Seems to drop it in a basket, with decent coverage from the D. He seems to trust his arm to get the ball to his receiver, even in contested spaces. Also seems to have some scrambling ability as well.

Does he dominate enough at this level to make you impressed with his talent relative to competition?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVOhT_XACW0

Here's an article about the Packers interest in him: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-show-interest-in-wesley-college-quarterback-b99713787z1-377206321.html

[mraynrand]

Callahan is better than Jerry Babb.

[Carolina_Packer]

Callahan is better than Jerry Babb.

Babb was never fully given a chance to compete for the starting job, what with Rodgers being handed the job after Favre left and TT drafting Brohm. His talent was greatly under-appreciated.

Do you think Callahan is better than B.J. Coleman or T.J. Rubley or any other Packer's backup QB who went with his initials?

[mraynrand]

Babb was never fully given a chance to compete for the starting job, what with Rodgers being handed the job after Favre left and TT drafting Brohm. His talent was greatly under-appreciated.

Do you think Callahan is better than B.J. Coleman or T.J. Rubley or any other Packer's backup QB who went with his initials?

I was intrigued by how the offense he ran looked like the Packer offense. Shotgun, vertical routes, ball coming out fast, accurate throws. Callahan must have been pretty competent at the pre-snap read to get the ball out like that. I also like his athleticism, but it's just a highlight reel. I am looking forward to some pre-season fourth quarters now.

[wist43]

A picture (or moving pictures) is worth a thousand words. Can someone here break down what you see from Callahan in these highlights? The first few throws in the video show off a really nice, accurate deep ball. Seems to drop it in a basket, with decent coverage from the D. He seems to trust his arm to get the ball to his receiver, even in contested spaces. Also seems to have some scrambling ability as well.

Does he dominate enough at this level to make you impressed with his talent relative to competition?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVOhT_XACW0

Here's an article about the Packers interest in him: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-show-interest-in-wesley-college-quarterback-b99713787z1-377206321.html

That was the only video I could find of him too... I agree with the scout, he looks to have a live arm and great touch.

He's an interesting signing.

[pbmax]

The Green Bay Packers signed 19 rookie free agents. The signings were announced Friday by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

Undrafted free agent signings:


No-Pos-Name-Ht-Wt-College-HS Hometown

#81, Geronimo Allison, WR, 6-3, 202, Illinois, Riverview, Fla.
#29, Kentrell Brice, S, 5-11, 200, Louisiana Tech, Ruston, La.
#43, Beniquez Brown, LB, 6-1, 236, Mississippi State, Florence, Ala.
#6, Joe Callahan, QB, 6-1, 216, Wesley, Absecon, N.J.
#20, Makinton Dorleant, CB, 5-11, 182, Northern Iowa, Naples, Fla.
#57, Jacob Flores, C, 6-3, 300, Dartmouth, Arlington, Texas
#46, Reggie Gilbert, LB, 6-3, 261, Arizona, Laveen, Ariz.
#49, David Grinnage, TE, 6-5, 255, North Carolina State, Newark, Del.
#28, Josh Hawkins, CB, 5-10, 189, East Carolina, Kernersville, N.C.
#26, Don Jackson, RB, 5-10, 208, Nevada, Elk Grove, Calif.
#72, Josh James, T, 6-5, 314, Carroll, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
#41, Randall Jette, CB, 5-11, 193, Massachusetts, Oak Bluffs, Mass.
#90, Tyler Kuder, DT, 6-3, 307, Idaho State, Payette, Idaho
#1, Peter Mortell, P, 5-11, 203, Minnesota, Green Bay, Wis.
#5, Dennis Parks, WR, 6-1, 201, Rice, Converse, Texas
#45, Manoa Pikula, LB, 6-1, 234, BYU, South Jordan, Utah
#96, Brian Price, DT, 6-3, 318, Texas San Antonio, Lafayette, Ind.
#13, Devonte Robinson, WR, 6-1, 188, Utah State, Delray Beach, Fla.
#16, Herb Waters, WR, 6-0, 188, Miami, Homestead, Fla.



Read more: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-19-rookie-free-agents/b9554146-c6a7-4362-b196-3878cbfe8295#ixzz47vvol33z

[pbmax]

Two guys may not have passed the physical:


Green Bay - The Packers announced the signing of 19 undrafted rookies, two fewer than the Journal Sentinel had reported as agreeing to terms this past week.

Two of the players - Georgia Tech safety Demond Smith and Alcorn State cornerback Warren Gatewood -- were not on the list and not at practice Friday morning.

Typically, it means that there was an injury concern the Packers had and so they voided the agreement.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/378463401.html

[pbmax]

Another, free agent who wasn't announced was Troy running back Brandon Burks. However, Burks is attending graduation and isn't expected in town until Sunday. The Packers don't announce signings until the player passes his physical, so once Burks does so, the team will announce his signing.

The Packers will only be down one player because they signed undrafted free agent Jacob Flores, a 6-3, 300-pound center from Dartmouth.

Same article from Spoon.

[Carolina_Packer]

NFL Draft Diamonds ‏@DraftDiamonds 44m44 minutes ago
Breaking: GFL Standout WR Patrick Donahue will workout with the Packers at their mini camp

I'm very interested to know how this guy does over the weekend. His highlight reel from the German league was impressive. Hey, Boykin got an offer from rookie mini-camp weekend.

[Striker]

I'm very interested to know how this guy does over the weekend. His highlight reel from the German league was impressive. Hey, Boykin got an offer from rookie mini-camp weekend.

Could always use some more speedy players in the mix.

[Fritz]

Brandon Burks, if he's the guy I'm thinking about, would be that third down speedster dude that we are all lathering for.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Brandon Burks, if he's the guy I'm thinking about, would be that third down speedster dude that we are all lathering for.

Don Jackson is cut from the same cloth.

[pbmax]

The solution is, of course, to not get to third down.

[Striker]

The solution is, of course, to not get to third down.

The solution actually is to pass it to RR out in the flat or do a Ripkowski FB dive (since Kuhn is gone).

[Carolina_Packer]

The solution is, of course, to not get to third down.

+1

Run the ball well, win the down and distance battle, will open the play book and makes the offense harder to defend, less predictable.

[pbmax]

The solution actually is to pass it to RR out in the flat or do a Ripkowski FB dive (since Kuhn is gone).

McCarthy agrees. I take it as self evident that drive has failed :lol:

[woodbuck27]

That was the only video I could find of him too... I agree with the scout, he looks to have a live arm and great touch.

He's an interesting signing.

Thanks for the video.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016359&draftyear=2016&genpos=QB

Comment woodbuck27:

Packer QB Prospect Joe Callahan is 6' 1" Tall and weighs 216 lbs RE: LINK above.

He has a solid accurate arm and good vision. He's not fast (a 4.9 - 5.08... 40 ) yet athletic and scrambles well. He's instinctive and patient and can find a play with his arm or feet when under pressure.


http://herosports.com/collegefootball/top-5-quarterbacks-d3-football-stats-joe-callahan-pawlowski-warbington-hendricks-Schrader

" In case you missed my D3 Football Preseason All-American list, I’m pretty high on Joe Callahan. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound senior from Wesley is poised to have another stellar season, following another one last year. The gunslinger amassed the second most yards of offense (4,190) and touchdowns (46) in the nation, which put him right behind Mount Union’s Kevin Burke (4,412 and 52). He also completed 300-of-463 passes for a stellar passing efficiency rating of 169.3 and led the nation with 10 games of over 300 passing yards. The kid is a senior this year, and in the high-powered Wesley offense? All bets are off. "


http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/29909/division-iii-standout-qb-joe-callahan-among-packers-19-undrafted-rookies


Division III standout QB Joe Callahan among Packers' 19 undrafted rookies

May 6, 2016

Rob Demovsky ... ESPN Staff Writer


" Joe Callahan, QB, Wesley College (6-1, 216): Non-combine invitee who made a pre-draft visit to the Packers. Won the Gagliardi Trophy given best football player in Division III. Became the only D-III quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a single season (he threw for 5,036). He also threw 55 touchdowns last season, the second most in D-III history."


Comment woodbuck27:

He may not become a Packer but he would do just fine in the CFL. The only thing I see that might preclude him from making the NFL is his size.I like his athleticism and instincts to play the position. His vision and focus is impressive.

[Fritz]

Okay, my favorite part of the Joe Callahan video is about at the 33 second mark, where he's in the shotgun and he fakes a handoff to . . . nobody, since no one is within about six yards of him.

But what the hell. Maybe he'll be a practice squad guy they can develop into a good backup for when they trade Aaron Rodgers in two years and go on to Brett Hundley as their next HOF QB.

[pbmax]

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 11h11 hours ago
Kind of intrigued by Alstevis Squirewell beyond his name. New fullback started 26 games at defensive tackle for Newberry.

News & Reporter ‏@CNR_Sports
@PackerReport Was all-state FB in high school, averaged 10 yards a carry as a sr. Legit 4.6 speed, can probably squat a bus, super good guy

[pbmax]

According to Silverstein at JSO, Grinnage was released with an injury designation as well.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/378705821.html

[Joemailman]

According to Silverstein at JSO, Grinnage was released with an injury designation as well.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/378705821.html

He has since changed his name to Frownage.

[mraynrand]

He has since changed his name to Frownage.

that made me lol

However, I was thinking:

http://www.stupidquestionsanswered.com/images/grimace_points_right.jpg

[mraynrand]

If you get wounded working at McDonald's, they give you a purple grimace.

[Carolina_Packer]

The creator's of the all those McDonald's characters from the 70's must have been in an altered state.

Because the Internet, here is a McDonald's wiki that made me laugh because someone actually took this seriously enough to make it. I do not recall Grimace's early flirtation with the dark side.

http://mcdonalds.wikia.com/wiki/Grimace

[Carolina_Packer]

that made me lol

However, I was thinking:

http://www.stupidquestionsanswered.com/images/grimace_points_right.jpg

I think the Grimace is flipping someone off in that picture. With only three fingers, he is clearly holding up the middle one.

[Guiness]

An article on Geromino, might turn out but obviously not a bright kid. These two paragraphs stood out


But Allison was ineligible to play as a sophomore because of academics. His junior season was wiped away for the same reason


I just kind of wanted to play ball, not knowing that a GPA was a requirement to play ball. That was a struggle for me throughout high school. It took me a minute to own up and realize that.”

So he wasn't allowed to play for two years and still didn't catch on that he had to work on academics???:sad: