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Ziggy
04-27-2013, 07:13 PM
QB Ryan Katz- SDSU
DE John Youboty- Temple
TE Lucas Reed- New Mexico
LB Lerentee McCray- Florida
P Ryan Doerr- Kansas State
WR Lamaar Thomas- New Mexico
WR Kemonte' Bateman- New Mexico State
LB/S Ross Rasner- Arkansas
LB Doug Rippy- Colorado
DL Gary Mason- Baylor
G/T Manase Foketi- West Texas A&M
LB Uona Kaveinga- BYU
RB CJ Anderson- Cal
CB Aaron Hester- UCLA
WR Quincy McDuffie- UCF

Skinny
04-27-2013, 07:26 PM
AFC East

New England Patriots (Patriots UDFA Analysis)
Stephen Morris, CB, Penn State
Quentin Hines, RB, Akron
Zach Sudfeld, TE, Nevada
Matt Stankiewitch, OL, Penn State
T.J. Moe, WR, Missouri

Buffalo Bills (Bills UDFA Analysis)
Drew Smith, RB, Albany
Brandon Kaufman, WR, Eastern Washington
Ryan Turnley, C, Pittsburgh
Keith Pugh, LB, Howard
Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State

New York Jets (Jets UDFA Analysis)
Mike Edwards, CB, Hawaii
Rontez Miles, S, Cal (PA)
Mike Shanahan, TE/WR, Pitt
Ryan Spadola, WR, Lehigh

Miami Dolphins (Dolphins UDFA Analysis)
Jasper Collins, WR, Mount Union

AFC South

Houston Texans
Justin Tuggle, LB, Kansas State
Travis Howard, CB, Ohio St
Willie Jefferson, DE, Stephen F. Austin
Graham Pocic, OL, Illinois
Ja’Gared Davis, LB, SMU
Ray Graham, RB, Pitt

Indianapolis Colts
Lanear Simpson, WR, Baylor
Dan Moore, FB, Montana
Matt McManus, K, Temple
Daxton Swanson, CB, SJ State

Jacksonville Jaguars
Carson Tinker, LS, Alabama
Matt Scott, QB, Arizona
Arby Jones, DT, Georgia
Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt
Lonnie Pryor, FB, Florida State

Tennessee Titans
Jack Doyle, TE, WKU

AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs (Chiefs UDFA Analysis)
Brad Madison,DE, Missouri
Rob Lohr, DT, Vanderbilt
Jake Knott, LB, Iowa State
Rico Richardson, WR, Jackson State

Denver Broncos
Ryan Katz, QB, SDSU

Oakland Raiders
Lamar Mady, OG, Youngstown
John Wetzel, OL, Boston College
Sam McGuffie, WR, Rice
Dexter McCoil, S, Tulsa

San Diego Chargers
Josh Johnson, CB, Purdue
Kwame Geathers, DL, Georgia
Luke Tasker, WR, Cornell
Nick Becton, OT, VA Tech

AFC North

Cleveland Browns (Browns UDFA Analysis)
Travis Tannahill, TE, Kansas State
Ryan Aplin, QB, Arkansas State

Baltimore Ravens
Murphy Holloway, ATH, Ole Miss (Basketball)
Trent Steelman, QB/WR, Army

Cincinnati Bengals
Tyrone Goard, WR, Eastern Kentucky
Quinn Sharp, P, Oklahoma State

Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Madsen, C, West Virginia
Omar Hunter, DT, Florida
Ivoery Wade, C, Baylor
Luke Ingram, LS, Hawaii

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys (Cowboys UDFA Analysis)
Brandon Magee, LB, ASU

New York Giants
Alonzo Tweedy, LB/S, Virginia Tech

Philadelphia Eagles
Russell Shepard, WR, LSU
Damion Square, DT, Alabama

Washington Redskins
Will Compton, LB, Nebraska

NFC South

Carolina Panthers (Panthers UDFA Analysis)
Craig Roh, DE, Michigan
Robert Lester, SS, Alabama
Taylor Cook, TE, Rice
Demario Jeffrey, LB, South Carolina

Atlanta Falcons
Ronnie Wingo, RB, Arkansas

New Orleans Saints
Elliot Mealer, OL, Michigan
Ray Shipman, OLB, Central Florida

Tampa Bay Bucs

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals
Ronnie Yell, DB, SJSU
Javon Harris, DB, Oklahoma
Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma

San Francisco 49ers
Lawrence Okoye, ATH, England
Luke Marquardt, OL, Asuza-Pacific

Seattle Seahawks (Seahawks UDFA Analysis)
Jordan Roussos, OT, Bowling Green

St. Louis Rams
Phillip Steward, LB, Houston
Philip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn
Braden Brown, OT, BYU

NFC North

Detroit Lions (Lions UDFA Analysis)
Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA
Austin Holtz, OT, Ball State
Cody Wilson, WR, Central Michigan
Steven Miller, RB, Appalachian State

Chicago Bears
Tress Way, P, Oklahoma

Green Bay Packers
Lane Taylor, OT, Oklahoma State
Matt Brown, QB, Illinois State

Minnesota Vikings
Nick Edwards, WR Eastern Washington

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013-nfl-undrafted-free-agents

Skinny
04-27-2013, 07:27 PM
I know it's a Broncos one Ziggy, but it'd be easier to keep in place to see if there's anyone we're wondering about don't you think?

BigDaddyBronco
04-27-2013, 07:29 PM
Cool. I'm a big Lucas Reed fan. The guy can catch and has size.

BTW, his brother is Brooks Reed the OLB with the Texans.

Jsteve01
04-27-2013, 07:31 PM
where are you guys finding these lists?

Ziggy
04-27-2013, 07:34 PM
I know it's a Broncos one Ziggy, but it'd be easier to keep in place to see if there's anyone we're wondering about don't you think?

Sounds good Skinny. Ill update the Broncos as I can and you can get the rest if you want to.

Ziggy
04-27-2013, 07:35 PM
where are you guys finding these lists?

I have a few different websites bookmarked for this every year.

Ziggy
04-27-2013, 07:35 PM
Klis reporting that the Broncos are signing 16 UDFA.

Ziggy
04-27-2013, 07:43 PM
I expect the Broncos to bring in a few Olineman.

CoachChaz
04-27-2013, 08:04 PM
Want Reddick

Ziggy
04-27-2013, 08:08 PM
Want Reddick

Saints got him along with Chase Thomas

Skinny
04-27-2013, 08:09 PM
Connor Vernon signed with Oaktown. :yuck:

NightTerror218
04-27-2013, 08:14 PM
Katz was Oregon state starter for couple years, lost job to frosh so he transferred to SDSU

CoachChaz
04-27-2013, 08:15 PM
Want Reddick

Saints got him along with Chase Thomas

Solid pick ups

Dapper Dan
04-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Manase? Like mayonnaise?

TXBRONC
04-28-2013, 08:29 AM
I wonder why Elway is signing so many UDFAs?

Skinny
04-28-2013, 08:56 AM
A couple of scouting reports on a few of them...

Lerentee McCray
School: Florida
Position: OLB

Bio: Senior totals included 25 tackles/4.5 tackles for loss/3 sacks when he started 12 games. Made five starts as a junior posting 24/7.5/1.5.

Positive: Tough, smart football player who offers possibilities in a variety of NFL defensive schemes. Fluid changing direction and moves well laterally. Plays with good pad level. Quickly picks up coverage assignments. Smooth flipping his hips transitioning down field and plays faster than his 40-time. Plays tough, hard-nosed football and does not give up on plays. Occasionally lined up in a three-point stance, forceful up the field, and knocks tackles off the line on his way to the quarterback.

Negative: Average skill in pursuit. Has an injury history. Must develop more counter moves to quickly disengage from blocks.

Analysis: McCray is a solid prospect who showed development in all areas of his game the past two seasons. He offers potential on the outside in both a conventional defensive scheme as well as a 3-4 alignment and projects as a situational linebacker.



Uona Kaveinga
School: BYU
Position: ILB

Bio: Two-year starter who began his career at USC. Senior totals included 49 tackles/4.5 tackles for loss/.5 sacks after 57 tackles as a junior.

Positive: Tough, instinctive linebacker best in the box. Keeps the action in front of him, effectively diagnoses plays, and takes good angles to the ballcarrier. Flies around the football and makes things happen. Gets depth on pass drops and shows ability in zone coverage. Squares and wraps up at the point of attack.

Negative: Despite his 40-time, did not show great ability in pursuit as a senior. Average production on the college level.

Analysis: Kaveinga is a rough and tumble linebacker with possibilities as a backup on the outside in a 4-3 alignment.


Manase Foketi
School: West Texas A&M
Position: G

Bio: Junior-college transfer who came to West Texas A&M by way of Kansas State. All-America and all-Conference selection in 2012. Started every game at left tackle for Kansas State in 2010. Sat on the sidelines in 2011 with injury.
Positive: College tackle who projects to guard in the NFL. Sets up quickly off the snap, displays good footwork in pass protection, and blocks with nice lean. Quickly gets his hands into opponents, works to stay square, and easily steers defenders from the action. Keeps his feet moving, active with his hands, and explodes at the point of attack. Blocks with a nasty attitude and works hard to finish off defenders.

Negative: Heavy-footed and stiff. Does not possess top lateral blocking range. Struggles adjusting to pick up the blitz.

Analysis: Foketi was a solid college lineman who always seemed on the cusp of becoming a good NFL prospect but was never able to take the next step. He has the size and skill to play at the next level and the versatility to line up at several blocking positions, which could help him find a roster spot next September.



Lucas Reed
School: New Mexico
Position: TE

Bio: Part-time starter as a senior, finishing the year with five receptions for 237 yards. Started 12 games as a junior, totaling 22 receptions for 241 yards. Brother of Brooks Reed, second-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2011.
Positive: Athletic tight end who is still developing on the field. Blocks with good lean and gets leverage on opponents. Stays square and works to keep the defender in front of him. Runs good routes, stays low exiting breaks, and extends his hands to offer the quarterback a target. Displays soft hands and consistently makes receptions away from his frame. Takes a pounding and holds onto the ball. Quickly transitions running after receptions and works to pick up yardage.

Negative: Does not attack blocking assignments and shows marginal football strength. Occasionally drops some catchable throws.

Analysis: Reed is an athletic prospect with a lot of upside but a tight end who struggled with multiple offenses and different head coaches at New Mexico. He's a late-round draft pick who's worth keeping on a practice squad for future development.



Doug Rippy
School: Colorado
Position: ILB

Bio: Played nine games as a senior and posted 32 tackles. Junior numbers included 32 tackles/5 tackles for loss/3 sacks. Played seven games as a junior in 2011 before being lost to a knee injury, which required surgery. Missed three games as a senior with a sprained knee.

Positive: Athletic and somewhat explosive linebacker who was struggled with knee injuries the past two years. Terrific run defender who aggressively goes after ballcarriers and sells out to make plays. Wraps up at the point of attack. Displays speed in a straight line and laterally. Quickly flips his hips in transition and gets depth on pass drops. Uses his hands to protect himself and shows ability in space.

Negative: Bites on play action passes. Minimally effective on the blitz.

Analysis: Rippy displayed tremendous skill during the first part of his junior season before suffering a knee injury. He struggled getting back to playing form last season and was never able to consistently break into the starting lineup. He's a versatile linebacker with a multidimensional game but may struggle receiving medical clearance at the next level.



Aaron Hester
School: UCLA
Position: CB

Bio: Full-time starter the past three seasons posting 44 tackles/1 interception/7 pass breakups as a senior after 57/1/7 the prior season.

Positive: Big cornerback best facing the action. Shows good route recognition in zone coverage, effectively reads the quarterback's eyes, and quickly locates the pass in the air. Physical, beats down opponents to defend throws, and consistently positions himself to make plays on the ball. Mixes it up with opponents throughout the route and quickly makes his way up the field defending the run.

Negative: Very quick to leave his backpedal, not smooth flipping his hips in transition, and does not show great deep speed. Struggles making plays with his back to the ball.

Analysis: Hester was a consistent defensive back at UCLA but lacks the great physical skills for the next level. He's a feisty cornerback who could be used in dime packages and play on special teams.



C.J. Anderson
School: California
Position: RB

Bio: Played in 12 games last season, starting two, and finished the year with 126 carries/790 yards/4 TDs. Junior totals included 72/345/8 when he was used on a rotational basis.
Positive: Strong, interior ballcarrier who consistently improvement last season. Runs with terrific vision and instincts. A tough ballcarrier who grinds it out on the inside and plays with an aggressive style. Drives his shoulders into defenders and tries to pick up as much yardage as possible each time he handles the ball. Keeps his feet moving on contact, breaks several tackles, and picks up a lot of yardage off initial contact. Finds the cutback lanes, works to get through them, and displays good short-area quickness. Adequate receiver out of the backfield.

Negative: Must be more patient and do a better job waiting for blocks to develop. Not a ballcarrier who will make defenders miss or avoid piles. Primarily used as a rotational player the past two years.

Analysis: Anderson is a solid interior back with next-level ability. He's a hard-charging ballcarrier who does the little things well and offers possibilities off the bench in a ground-and-pound offense or as a short-yardage runner.


Source: http://www.draftinsider.net/

BroncoAV06
04-28-2013, 11:10 AM
I can provide some insight into the UNM players since I cover them here in New Mexico.

The Lobos had one of the worst teams the last four years before last season when new head coach Bob Davie with OC Bob Debesse installed a option offense in which they were 5th in the nation in rushing but they had zero passing game.

Reed has great size, huge hands, showed his blocking ability last season. Lacks the speed/quickness to be a big time 'joker' TE prospect. Will need to run good routes and utilize his size to make plays on defenders. Outside shot at making the roster. Really good guy though!

Thomas tansfered from Ohio State. Is a track guy so has good overall athleticism. Like Reed due to the terrible passing game did not get to show off his pass catching skills. Ran the 'Wild Flash' aka took snaps at QB. Could provide value as a return man. Like Reed outside shot but both have interesting skills.

It's camp and you never know what will happen! I'll be rooting for them, great with the media and really put in work as program went through some of the lowest points in it's history.

LTC Pain
04-28-2013, 11:37 AM
I wonder why Elway is signing so many UDFAs?

I've only started tracking the Broncos closely in the last few years. In that time I've never seen the Broncos sign less than a dozen (or more) UDFAs after the draft. We can carry 90 players in the training camp. Why not get a look at as many bodies as you can until the roster has to be trimmed down?

Ziggy
04-28-2013, 01:56 PM
The Broncos had roughly 18 roster spots to fill after the draft. The amount of free agents they signed this year was about par for the course.

NightTerror218
04-28-2013, 02:30 PM
Bronco have done well with UDFA and I think we lose a lot of our PS this season eligibility wise.

Nomad
04-28-2013, 02:36 PM
Bronco have done well with UDFA and I think we lose a lot of our PS this season eligibility wise.

What do you mean by that?

OrangeHoof
04-28-2013, 02:44 PM
He means PS players can only be eligible for a certain time then they have to be promoted or cut. It's not just a place to stash bodies. It is supposed to be a place to develop guys during the season.

Nomad
04-28-2013, 02:49 PM
He means PS players can only be eligible for a certain time then they have to be promoted or cut. It's not just a place to stash bodies. It is supposed to be a place to develop guys during the season.

Did not know this.

Dapper Dan
04-28-2013, 06:10 PM
I think I read that before these signings, we had 25 undrafted guys on the roster. Guys like Harris.

OrangeHoof
04-28-2013, 07:44 PM
According to Wikipedia:


Both rookies and young veterans are eligible for the practice squad. However, a player cannot participate on the practice squad for more than three seasons, he is eligible for a third season only if the team has at least 53 players on its active/inactive list for the duration of that player's employment, or have no prior accrued seasons in the NFL (an accrued season is six or more games on the active roster); or if he has accrued a year of NFL experience on a club's 53-man active roster. If the player was on the active list for fewer than 9 games during their "only Accrued Season(s)", he maintains his eligibility for the practice squad. Games in which a player is listed as the third-string quarterback (a designation that has been abolished as of 2011) do not count as being on the active list.

TXBRONC
04-28-2013, 10:49 PM
I've only started tracking the Broncos closely in the last few years. In that time I've never seen the Broncos sign less than a dozen (or more) UDFAs after the draft. We can carry 90 players in the training camp. Why not get a look at as many bodies as you can until the roster has to be trimmed down?

It wasn't a complaint I just didn't remember Denver signing that many last year or the year before.

Jsteve01
04-28-2013, 10:59 PM
It wasn't a complaint I just didn't remember Denver signing that many last year or the year before. They always do and we've generated some serious value out of it recently as two of our best defensive players are UDFA.