Official 2017 UDFA Thread

[manxman2601]

 

[Husse]

Here is some tape of Killings, #24.





The quick impression is that he is very good in coverage. However, he's not all that good at tackling.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Ahhhhhh, okay. That makes a lot of sense. He was another guy on my list, and I was shocked to see him go undrafted. Hope he heals up (and then signs with us).

 

[DaBruinz]

Here is some tape of Killings, #24.





The quick impression is that he is very good in coverage. However, he's not all that good at tackling.

to Paraphrase BB " What good is a player to me if he can't tackle"

Anyone have a scouting report on Killings?

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

to Paraphrase BB " What good is a player to me if he can't tackle"

Anyone have a scouting report on Killings?

D.J. Killings - 16176 | Draft Analyst

Bio:

Two-year starter who tallied 42 tackles (three for loss), three interceptions and 11 pass breakups, which ranked third in the AAC, in 2016. Made seven starts as a junior with 32 tackles (four for loss), one forced fumble and one pass breakup. Combined for 25 tackles and two interceptions in his first two seasons at Central Florida.

Pos:

Hard-working cornerback coming off a career campaign. Tough, displays a sense of timing and gives effort in all areas. Relatively instinctive, works well with safeties and displays solid cover skills. Mixes it up with receivers throughout the route and battles opponents to get a hand on the ball. Quickly moves up the field defending the run then squares into ball handlers. Plays heads-up football.

Neg:

Possesses an average burst to the throw. Slow getting his head back around and really doesn’t do a good job positioning himself to break up deep passes. Long speed is a concern.

Analysis:

Killings has limitations but gets the most from his ability and offers possibilities as a ninth defensive back and special teams player.

 

[Ross12]

You can coach tackling, though. Can't coach instinct.

 

[Kontradiction]

Given his strengths, I have to wonder if the team is going to try Killings at safety at all in camp...

 

[maineman209]

Good to know. I was wondering what had happened to him.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Sure handed, big-bodied receiver with good control and balance, plays special teams, etc. He's an ideal practice squad candidate.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Austin Carr is such a fascinating kid

Regardless of whether he sticks around in New England, I think he's gonna do big things in life!

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Cody Hollister measured 6031 and 208 pounds and timed 4.53s in the 40 and 7.02s in the three-cone. He touched 36 inches in the vertical jump and 10-feet even in the broad.

DA Draft Buzz: Pro Day April 24 | Draft Analyst

That's a fairly good 3 cone time for a taller WR.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Now THAT is a big one.

Jacob Hollister stood on his pro-day numbers from last March, when he timed 4.58s in the 40, 4.34s in the short shuttle and 7.14s in the three-cone after measuring 6032 and 242 pounds.

DA Draft Buzz: Pro Day April 24 | Draft Analyst

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Even if 2 or 3 of these guys get poached when we try to move them to the practice squad, we are going to have a killer practice squad this year. The 10 guys on PS last year are in a tough spot because IMO they mostly seem out-gunned. I'd like to see Foster and baby-Gronk make it, but who knows.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Now THAT is a big one.

Jacob Hollister stood on his pro-day numbers from last March, when he timed 4.58s in the 40, 4.34s in the short shuttle and 7.14s in the three-cone after measuring 6032 and 242 pounds.

DA Draft Buzz: Pro Day April 24 | Draft Analyst

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

For perspective on these bonuses, from last year :

Jonathan Jones, D.J. Foster get most guaranteed money among undrafteds

Overall, the Patriots signed eight undrafted free agents and each of them signed a three-year deal. Here is the list of which players received the most guaranteed money:

CB Jones: $35,000
RB Foster: $30,000
TE Steven Scheu: $25,000
LB C.J. Johnson: $20,000
CB V'Angelo Bentley: $17,500
CB Cre'Von LeBlanc: $17,500
DL Woodrow Hamilton: $7,500
TE Bryce Williams: $2,500

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

That's a TON of money for an UDFA. Wow

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Damn

Good for him!

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Now THAT is a big one.

Jacob Hollister stood on his pro-day numbers from last March, when he timed 4.58s in the 40, 4.34s in the short shuttle and 7.14s in the three-cone after measuring 6032 and 242 pounds.

DA Draft Buzz: Pro Day April 24 | Draft Analyst

So you're telling me there's a chance? Sounds like a really good chance. Seeing those numbers makes this guy a very happy camper!

 

[RobertWeathers]

That's a TON of money for an UDFA. Wow

Damn good money for a kid out of college.

Good luck making the team. Still an uphill climb.