Official UDFA 2014 Signings

[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 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...

[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