2016 UDFA Signings

[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/...vonte-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/...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...vin-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.