Official 2015 UDFA Thread

[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]

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Matt Rotheram - OG - Pittsburgh - Feature article about him. Power run blocker who had numerous additional offers
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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.

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, Pittsburgh
WR Adrian Coxson, Stony Brook
OLB Tavarus Dantzler, Bethune-Cookman
OT Fabbians Ebbele, Arizona
CB Bernard Blake, Colorado State
WR Larry Pinkard, Old Dominion
TE Mitchell Henry, Western Kentucky
OLB James Vaughters, Stanford (unconfirmed)
RB Malcolm Agnew, Southern Illinois
WR Ricky Collins, Texas A&M - Commerce
RB John Crockett, North Dakota State
DT Lavon Hooks, Mississippi
OL Marcus Reed, Fayetteville State
RB Alonzo Harris, Louisiana - Lafayette
RB Raymond Maples - Army

[pbmax]

GBPG: http://www.packersnews.com/story/spo...nees/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.

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!!"