2018 UDFA Thread

[TheRealMcCoy]

Just now, Jeezla said:

As a udfa? Steal

Yep and the Jags got Quenton Meeks as a UDFA too.

[Jlash]

Added Jordan Thomas from Oklahoma, a very quick guy with trash deep speed. 

Added Stephen Roberts from Auburn, a 5'11 196 lbs SS who ran slower than molasses.

Added Chandon Sullivan from Georgia State. 5'11 194 lb CB who could be a safety convert due to again....lack of deep speed. From the blurb on Roto though, tested far higher athletically than the other two. 

[TheRealMcCoy]

2 hours ago, Jlash said:

Added Stephen Roberts from Auburn, a 5'11 196 lbs SS who ran slower than molasses.

I wouldn't say he ran slower than molasses. He had a 4.53 at the combine.

Rodney McLeod had a 4.60 at his pro day.

[ninjapirate]

i think reaves and adams could both make the team 

[TheRealMcCoy]

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20. STEPHEN ROBERTS | Auburn 5112 | 186 lbs. | SR. Opelika, Ala. (Opelika) 1/21/1996 (age 22.3) #14

BACKGROUND: A four-star cornerback recruit out of high school, Stephen Roberts, whose father was murdered in 1997, had a standout football and track career at
Opelika, winning the 6A state long jump title (23-00.75) in 2014. He established himself as one of the top recruits in the state as a junior with 64 tackles and four
interceptions, leading the team to the 2012 state title game. Roberts posted 14 passes defended as a senior (also added quarterback duties to his resume) and was
considered a top-15 cornerback in the 2014 recruiting cycle, initially committing to Alabama before flipping to Auburn. He saw minimal playing time as a true
freshman, finishing with three tackles and one forced fumble. Roberts saw added playing time as a sophomore due to injury, filling in at strong safety when Tray
Matthews went down, finishing with 26 tackles and three passes defended. He started eight games at free safety as a junior and recorded 57 tackles, three passes
defended and his only two career interceptions. Roberts moved to strong safety where he started all 14 games as a senior in 2017, finishing with 50 tackles, 6.0
tackles for loss, seven passes defended and one forced fumble.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT
2014: (12/0) 3 0.0 0.0 1 0 0
2015: (13/4) 26 0.0 0.0 0 3 0 (SS)
2016: (12/8) 57 1.5 0.0 0 3 2 (FS)
2017: (14/14) 50 6.0 0.0 1 7 0 (SS)
Total: (51/26) 136 7.5 0.0 2 13 2

HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 5112 186 31 3/8 08 7/8 73 1/4 4.53 2.62 1.58 34 10’01” - - -
PRO DAY 4.60 2.66 1.59 - 09’05” 4.31 7.25 -

STRENGTHS: Natural understanding of spacing…balanced pedal and transition…flips his hips and stays on the same plane vertically…developed route anticipation,
running patterns before the receiver does…make-up speed to recover after a false step…diagnoses play speed vs. the run and maintains outside leverage…avoids
blocks on his way to the ballcarrier…low tackler, firing into his target…orchestrates the defense and coaches added more helpings to his plate as a senior…averaged
9.3 yards per punt return (23/215/0)…graduated with his undergraduate degree (Dec. 2017)…starting experience at both free and strong safety, also lining up in the
nickel and contributing on special teams – learned from three different defensive coordinators over his four seasons at Auburn.

WEAKNESSES: Cornerback size and doesn’t have the frame to comfortably carry 200-pounds…ball awareness plummets with his back to the play…late to locate and
attack with marginal ball skills…overaggressive angles vs. the run, not protecting vs. cutback lanes…several of missed tackles came because of his waiting on the
ballcarrier…lacks the play strength to power through blocks…lack of size leads to durability concerns – his right shoulder hasn’t been the same since straining his AC
joint (Sept. 2016)…known to congregate with the wrong crowd and his off-field decision-making will be put under a microscope – arrested during a traffic stop and
charged with attempting to elude an officer and possessing an unlicensed firearm (Aug. 2016), leading to a one-game suspension (granted youthful offender status).

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Auburn, Roberts filled in at safety over his career before becoming the unquestioned starting strong safety as a senior, lining up
close to the line of scrimmage and in deep alignment. He was also a standout on special teams coverages for the Tigers. Roberts is a rangy athlete with the toughness
required at safety, looking more like a cornerback with his size and clean movement skills. He displays the awareness to understand what is going on, but he struggles
with consistency vs. both the run (misjudges pursuit angles) and the pass (below average ball skills). Overall, Roberts has more strengths than weaknesses, but his
lack of size and catch point skills could be his undoing at the next level, making special teams his best path to making a NFL roster.

GRADE: 5th-6th Round

 

 

[TheRealMcCoy]

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25. JEREMY REAVES | South Alabama 5105 | 204 lbs. | SR. Pensacola, Fla. (Pensacola Catholic) 8/29/1996 (age 21.7) #14

BACKGROUND: A two-star safety recruit out of high school, Jeremy Reaves was primarily a running back in his youth before moving to defensive back as a junior at
Pensacola Catholic. He posted 39 tackles and five interceptions in an injury-plagued senior year at Pensacola Catholic, helping the Crusaders to a 12-1 season in 2013
– also standout baseball player, leading the team to the 4A state championship game. He received recruiting interest from SEC programs, but his back injury as a
senior was a serious issue, ultimately signing with South Alabama over Southern Miss and UAB. Reaves came off the bench as a true freshman and posted 16 tackles
and one forced fumble in 2014. He became a starter as a sophomore and split his time between cornerback and safety, finishing with 96 tackles, eight passes
defended and two interceptions to earn Second Team All-Sun Belt honors. Reaves again split time between corner and safety (Rover) as a junior and posted 85
tackles, 10 passes defended and three interceptions to earn First Team All-Sun Belt honors. He moved to free safety and had his most productive season with a team-
best 104 tackles and three interceptions, adding 11 passes defended to earn Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Sun Belt honors. Reaves
accepted his invitation to the 2018 Senior Bowl.

YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT
2014: (13/0) 16 0.0 0.0 1 1 0
2015: (12/12) 96 8.0 0.0 3 8 2 (10 SS, 2 CB)
2016: (12/12) 85 5.5 0.0 2 10 3 (8 CB, 4 ROVER)
2017: (12/12) 104 7.0 1.5 3 11 3 (FS)
Total: (49/36) 301 20.5 1.5 9 30 8

HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE N/A (not invited)
PRO DAY 5105 204 30 3/8 07 3/4 71 1/2

STRENGTHS: Short, but not small with earned upper and lower body muscle definition…not a burner, but plays with range expected from a safety…smooth feet and
redirection skills…soft hands and makes athletic plays on the ball, competing with a “my ball” mentality when the ball is up for grabs…responsible for 17 forced
turnovers in his career (nine forced fumbles, eight interceptions)…comes to balance well in open space and tackles low…senior captain and vocal leader who isn’t
afraid to speak up…has seen the field from every angle with his versatile starting experience at cornerback and various safety positions…impressive collegiate resume
with 300+ tackles as a three-year starter – played in all 49 games South Alabama played the last four seasons.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal height and arm length for the position…movements lack dynamic burst…reacts first, thinks later, leading to missteps and out-of-position
plays…cover instincts aren’t a weakness, but they aren’t a strength either…spacing was an issue on film, mostly due to undeveloped route anticipation…bites hard on
play fakes, vacating space and creating passing zones for the offense…Jekyll-Hyde in run support, appearing too calculated one play and then overaggressive on the
next…tackling technique needs shored up…swallowed up by blocks near the line of scrimmage…didn’t miss a game in college, but suffered a serious back injury as a
senior in high school (Sept. 2013) and could barely walk so the medical reports will be important.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at South Alabama, Reaves quickly proved his value in the Jaguars’ secondary, starting his career as the “Star” safety before moving to
cornerback and then to “Rover” safety, finishing his USA career at free safety as a senior. He added the necessary weight for the safety position and his dedication in
the weight and film rooms are clear to see on tape – and his coaches back up his desire to be great. Reaves is a balanced athlete with enough range to make plays vs.
the pass and the run, but he must improve his eye discipline and decision-making to eliminate negative reps. Overall, Reaves isn’t a dynamic size/speed/strength
prospect, but he is a football lifer with the competitive make-up and versatile experience to provide depth on the safety depth chart.

GRADE: 6th-7th Round

 

 

[TheRealMcCoy]

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15. JOSH ADAMS | Notre Dame 6015 | 213 lbs. | JR. Warrington, Pa. (Central Bucks South) 10/29/1996 (age 21.5) #25

BACKGROUND: A three-star running back recruit out of high school, Joshua “Josh” Adams put himself on the recruiting radar with 2,085 rushing yards as a
sophomore, which was important for exposure after he missed the second half of his junior season due to a serious knee injury. He returned for his senior season and
rushed for 1,623 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2014, earning all-state honors – earned all-league honors in track as a senior, winning the 100-meters (11.29). Adams
received offers from Notre Dame, Stanford, Penn State and a few others, but he was charmed by the Irish from the start. He was thrust into a prominent role as a
true freshman back-up behind C.J. Prosise, finishing second on the team with 835 rushing yards. Adams saw his role expand as a sophomore and finished with a team-
best 933 rushing yards. He had his most productive season as a junior with 1,430 rushing yards on 206 carries and nine touchdowns, earning All-American nods.
Adams elected to skip his final season and enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

YEAR (GP/GS) CAR YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD
2015: (13/3) 117 835 7.1 6 7 42 6.0 1
2016: (12/9) 158 933 5.9 5 21 193 9.2 1
2017: (13/13) 206 1,430 6.9 9 13 101 7.8 0
Total: (38/25) 481 3,198 6.6 20 41 336 8.2 2

HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6015 213 33 3/4 09 1/4 79 1/4 No workout (right foot)
PRO DAY 4.48 2.50 1.64 34 10’02” - 6.75 -

STRENGTHS: Has the body type of a linebacker…solidly built to absorb hits without slowing…high percentage of his production came after contact…accelerates
quickly out of his cuts to clear the first wave…enough speed to out-pace defenses when given room – led the FBS with seven runs of 60+ yards in 2017…trusts his
blockers and the design of the play, running square to the line of scrimmage…determined in short-yardage or goal line situations…focused through the catch in the
screen game…only three career fumbles and none in 2017…loves football and a true 110-percenter – “hardest worker and practice player” on the team, according to
one assistant coach…also a standout on special teams over his career…named a 2017 team captain due to his professional mindset…productive career, finishing fifth
in Notre Dame history in career rushing yards (3,198).

WEAKNESSES: Upright runner and will take a beating…doesn’t always run as powerful as he looks, slowing at contact instead of hammering through…his long legs
tend to get tangled when attempting to make sharp moves…methodical cuts between the tackles, lacking natural explosion in short-areas…lacks creativity in
space…caught from behind multiple times on tape…willing blocker, but late to locate blitzers and reach his blocking landmarks…benefited from an elite run-blocking
offensive line…hampered by nagging injuries as a junior, including a sprained ankle (Sept. 2017) and head injury (Nov. 2017) – suffered a serious right knee injury as a
sophomore in high school, tearing his ACL and meniscus and spraining his MCL.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Notre Dame, Adams steadily improved his production each season in South Bend and put himself in the Heisman conversation in
2017, becoming the fastest running back in Irish history to reach 1,000-yards in a season. His success was enough to a create a “33 Trucking Company” PR initiative,
which also helped shine a light on Notre Dame’s offensive line, including two future high draft picks on the left side (Mike McGlinchey, Quenton Nelson). Adams was
the only running back in the country with four rushes of at least 70 yards in 2017, but his speed is more build-up than instant, requiring a runway to gather and open
his stride. Overall, he will struggle to create his own yardage with inconsistent elusiveness and physicality, but Adams is a tough, reliable grinder and his
experienced background (receiving, blocking, special teams) will help him earn a role in the NFL.

GRADE: 5th Round

 

 

[TheRealMcCoy]

 

[808]

Adams and Reaves interest me the most, I think they have a slight chance to make the 53.

[Phire]

Statistically speaking they're all gonna be close to useless, but every now and then you find yourself a Corey Clement.

[ninjapirate]

1 hour ago, Phire said:

Statistically speaking they're all gonna be close to useless, but every now and then you find yourself a Corey Clement.

even hitting on some that end up being good special teams player for a year or two is fine. 

[Jroc04]

Can we get an updated list on the OP possibly? Bros? 

[ninjapirate]

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UDFAs

S Jeremy Reaves – Versatile, physical DB who the Eagles had a lot of interest in. Reaves can come in and seriously challenge for a roster spot. He reminds me a lot of Rodney McLeod.

RB Josh Adams – Tall, upright runner. Not big enough to be a bruiser, not athletic enough to be a weapon. N-S runner who runs behind his pads. Has potential as a receiver and blocker. Could be a good role player in the NFL. Will have to really play well to win a roster spot.

CB Chandon Sullivan – I liked him quite a bit. Confident, aggressive cover corner. Played well at the Senior Bowl. Could play in the slot or outside. His former coach, Trent Miles, is an assistant with the Eagles.

DE Joe Ostman – The poor man’s Uchenna Nwosu. Both are about 6-2, 251. Nwosu went in the 2nd round. Ostman went unpicked. I wonder if the Eagles see Ostman as a DE or possibly a SAM, if he shed a few pounds. Ostman is a relentless and highly productive pass rusher. PFF loved him and gave him great ratings.

DT Bruce Hector – Athletic DT from South Florida. Had 18 sacks over the past three years, a good total for a DT. Flashes on tape, but has an uphill battle. Good scheme fit.

S Ryan Neal – Small school DB who had a great Pro Day. He played both CB and S at Southern Illinois. The Eagles need depth at S, but they love versatile DBs. Neal makes a lot of sense. He can hit, tackle and cover. Might have legit shot to make the roster.

OL Toby Weathersby – Played RT for LSU. Has good size and uses his hands pretty well, but footwork is a major issue.

WR Jordon Gandy – Small school receiver with good size. Ran in the 4.5 range. Can make tough grabs.

CB Jordan Thomas – There are some reports that the former Oklahoma DB could play WR. Need to find out more about that.

S Stephen Roberts – Auburn DB goes 5-11, 185. Poor tackler and limited playmaker, not an ideal combination.

LB Danny Ezechukwu – 6-2, 247 LB who is at his best attacking off the edge. Limited athlete. Not sure if the Eagles will ask him to lose weight and play LB or gain weight and play DE. They already have plenty of DL depth, but I’m not sure this guy can be a 4-3 OLB.

OG Ian Park – Former NW player transferred to Slippery Rock to finish his career. Started half the season at RG before getting hurt.

QB Jeremiah Briscoe – Eagles needed a 4th QB for all the camps. We’ll see what Briscoe can do.

From Igglesblitz

 

Only list I seen so far is from tommy over at iggles blitz. 

[Jroc04]

8 minutes ago, ninjapirate said:

From Igglesblitz

 

Only list I seen so far is from tommy over at iggles blitz. 

Former poster, Tommy? lol

[ninjapirate]

1 minute ago, Jroc04 said:

Former poster, Tommy? lol

I think he posted on here like once or twice on the old forum.