Thread: UDFA signing thread

Originally Posted by Jsteve01:1625857

better one from the broncos

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denver...ck-up-12-cfas/

I really like Franklin and Judie. think they both make the squad. Judie could be a candidate for FS. Good returner if healthy. Chaz can say more. Franklin really intrigues me. he's another thumper but seems more athletic than mays. Still a liability in the passing game though

I think he could learn to be a FS or a big nickel. My biggest issue with him at CB is he bit on play action too much from the corner spot. Thats why I think FS could be his future. But definitely a damn good PR/KR.

personally one of my faves on the team the last 2 years. Really nice kid and works his ass off.

I also think Johnson can make this team as well. Fearless tackler and works his ass off. His dad remortgaged his barber shop to pay tuition to get him into school. Kid seems to break his neck to get what he wants. Lead Big 12 in tackles

Jerry Franklin ILB Arkansas

Pro Football Weekly
Thickly built, straight-linish, football-smart 4-3 'Mike' 'backer who does not trust what he sees and too often catches. Can fend for a role.

Lindy's Sports
He is Prototype for ILB Pass defense: "Top prep defensive back has good balance and burst to finish play laterally or drill ballcarriers on crossers."
In our view: "Recruited as one of the top defensive backs in the state, Franklin was Arkansas' leading tackler four straight seasons. Franklin has a strongly built frame with a good head on his shoulders, but isn't as physical as he looks and is an average athlete. A late-round player unlikely to become more than a reserve at the next level."
Positives: "Has a wide truck and thickley-built frame with good enough length (33 1/4 inch arms). Strong and stout against the run, filling lanes with power and an attacking mentality. Big, aggressive hitter who can lay the wood. Has good awareness to quickly locate the ball, keeping his eyes up and on point. Has good balance and short-area burst to stay on his feet through contact. An opportunistic defender, tallying five interceptions and hour fumble recoveries with two defensive TDs. Started 50 games the past four seasons with 376 career tackles."
Negative: "Very average athletically with limited explosive qualities and lateral range to the sideline. Lacks functional strength to shed and take on blocks at the point of attack. Lacks fluidity to hold up in space or drop in coverage. Washed out and caught in traffic in the middle of the field. Questionable instincts and recognition skills with inconsistent reads, easily biting on fakes. Hits up high and misses more tackles than he should."
Grade: 6.4 (Future potential guide 6.1-7 equals solid starter)

Walter Football
4/25/12: Franklin totaled 101 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and four passes broken up this season. He kept quiet in a lot of big games this year. Franklin stepped up and helped avoid an upset loss to Vanderbilt with a 94-yard fumble return for a touchdown. He had a solid week at the East-West Shrine, but did not get a Combine invitation.
8/25/11: Jerry Franklin has played at outside linebacker and middle linebacker. He broke out with 13 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks last season, and was an All-SEC second-team selection. That came after a quality season as a sophomore, when Franklin led the team with 94 tackles. He also had three interceptions, with five tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks.
As a freshman in 2008, Franklin was the starting middle linebacker and led the team in tackles with 87 stops. He could be moved into a variety of roles in the NFL. Some teams that run a 4-3 defense will look at Franklin as a better fit in the middle, and some will look at him as a better fit as a Sam (strongside) linebacker. Teams that run the 3-4 defense could look at him as an outside linebacker.

Anthony Miller, TE, Cal

Pro Football Weekly
Thickly built, underpowered "move" player who's best when he has angles. Can function as a short-to-intermediate receiver.

Lindy's Sports
A tight end/H-back tweener.

Walter Football
4/24/12: Miller had 24 receptions for 263 yards and three touchdowns this year. His draft stock takes a hit from the team working the ball to wide receivers Keenan Allen and Marvin Jones. Miller has the size to be a good blocker.
8/19/11: Anthony Miller looked like he was on his way to being a quality tight end prospect when he had 26 receptions for 357 yards in 2009. Last year, his numbers fell to 13 receptions for 152 yards and one touchdown. Miller has good size to be a blocking tight end, so if he can rebound and produce in the passing game his draft stock could rise.

Gerell Robinson, WR Arizona St.

Lindy's Sports
In our view: Was fairly quiet in college until going for 77 catches, a conference-best 1,397 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior to earn All-Pac-12 honorable mention honors. He is a big, long-striding athlete with good body control, but has marginal burst and plays stiff throughout his frame. Will receive a chance because of his imposing size and natural athleticism, but he isn't a natural hands-catcher.
Positives: Creates mismatches for his quarterback with a large frame and long arms. Good body control to shield defenders and understands how to use his size to his advantage. Good athlete who does a nice job making something happen after the catch - touch guy to bring down, especially if he has room to get going. Aggressive when the ball is in the air and does a nice job in traffic.
Negatives: A straight-line athlete with only average speed, lacking the wheels to run away from anyone at the next level. Struggles separating in tight coverage. Not a sudden player and looks sluggish at times. Tight-hipped and gathers to break.
Grade:6.0 (Guide 5.1-6.0 can turn into a key reserve)

Walter Football
4/24/12: It wasn't surprising that Robinson didn't work out well at the Combine because he doesn't look like a workout warrior. During the season, Robinson showed some size and quickness. He could be a boom-or-bust pick in the mid-rounds. Robinson is tall, and has some straight-line speed, but he was a one-year wonder.

Robinson ended his career well by torching Boise State's secondary to the tune of 13 receptions for 241 yards and one touchdown. He didn't have much production entering this season, but came on strong late in the year for Arizona State. In the final five games, Robinson recorded 785 receiving yards. In 2011, he totaled 77 receptions for 1,397 yards and seven touchdowns. Robinson had a quality start to the week at the Senior Bowl, but was quiet later on.

I think Logan Harrell is still out there.

He wouldn't be the first Anthony Miller to play for the Broncos.