2023 UDFA thread

[DaBruinz]

That makes 3. Which means a full roster unless they've cut someone by Noon Sunday.

 

[DaBruinz]

I think they blew all their udfa cap $ on Malik Cunningham

They only had 3 roster spots because DMac still counts until June 1st, as @Kenneth Sims pointed out earlier in the thread. That is, of course, unless they give some guys their walking papers. Potentially Bryant, Waitmann, Wade, etc...

 

[bakes781]

Iggles got Jadon

Report: Eagles agree to UDFA deal with Arkansas WR Jadon Haselwood

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly agreed to an undrafted free agent deal with former Oklahoma and Arkansas WR Jordan Haselwood

theeagleswire.usatoday.com

 

[scott99]

#2 QB would be even better...really sick of the Zappe distraction crap we've had to endure all last year. Cunningham is the far superior athlete

Cunningham’s passing (this year) makes Zappe look like Peyton Manning. His best years came a year and two years ago. Great runner though.

His career stats aren’t horrible. 9600+ yards passing, 70 TD passes 29 INTs. Add in 3150 yards rushing and 50 rushing TDs, makes you realize he dropped so far because of his passing THIS year.

If he came out last year, he probably gets drafted. 2941 yards passing, 19 TD passes 6 INTs, 1013 rushing yards and 20 rushing TDs.

 

[bakes781]

Bengals got Shaka

Bengals reportedly signing Duke LB Shaka Heyward, cousin of Cam Heyward

Shaka had elite athleticism scores, something the Bengals valued highly in this year’s NFL Draft. He even drew some comparisons to Germaine Pratt.

www.cincyjungle.com

 

[scott99]

Wow, this guy is TINY. 6’1” 278 as an Olineman. Maybe he can play fullback ?

 

[scott99]

I don't think it's silly...I think it's YOU that's silly. Those UDFA's you mention, when exactly did YOU run to the UDFA thread from those years and state their names? I posted that teams usually hit on one or two UDFA's a season...but to obsess like a godamned shut-in and blurt out your disappointment over UDFA's is flat out NONSENSE!

It’s just who I am. I LOVE the draft, I watch college ball all year and watch these prospects. If I like a player, I will state my disappointment over not signing them. If you don’t like it, block me so you don’t read my posts, or maybe don’t read the UDFA thread.

 

[Joker]

It’s just who I am. I LOVE the draft, I watch college ball all year and watch these prospects. If I like a player, I will state my disappointment over not signing them. If you don’t like it, block me so you don’t read my posts, or maybe don’t read the UDFA thread.

I have never blocked anybody. If I don't like something I'll say so. Playing ignore games is the sign of a munt IMO.

 

[scott99]

I have never blocked anybody. If I don't like something I'll say so. Playing ignore games is the sign of a munt IMO.

I have never played that game as well. It is what is is. If I want to say something disappoints me, I will say so. I don’t wear rose colored glasses when it comes to the Pats. Where else can you express your opinion besides a message board ? That’s what they are made for.

 

[VJCPatriot]

So from UDFA so far we signed a QB, TE, and OL:

QB - Malik Cunningham 6-1 190 lbs is a versatile athlete. Might be a conversion project candidate.
TE - Johnny Lumpkin 6-5 264 is a big boy. Might have a chance as a blocking TE.
OL - Ben Brockington 6-1 278. Seems really undersized for the NFL. C is probably the only position he can play and still needs about 20 more lbs added to his body.

Keep em coming!

Gotta keep an eye out for cuts as BB shuffles the roster to make room for new prospects or other teams' castoffs.

And away we go!

 

[n1997y]

*SMH* The Chargers have signed 17 UDFA already..

Tampa Bay had 19 when I just looked.

 

[long distance]

Bill's just getting softer. The crowd demands LT and he goes all the way to Citadel to oblige.
You dont like the 6'1-278 inexperienced prospect from a small school?
There's just no pleasing some people..

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looks like a nice kid though possibly a decent run blocker
“helped the Bulldog offense rush for 268.3 yards per game .. offense rushed for at least three touchdowns five times“

 

[Ross12]

I try not to incite the posters too much.
I also would be very happy if Cunningham moves up to #2.

#2 QB for sure… behind Zappe

(This is not a serious take)

 

[moosekill]

#2 QB would be even better...really sick of the Zappe distraction crap we've had to endure all last year. Cunningham is the far superior athlete

But won’t Mac be upset to be third string?

 

[Ross12]

In reality I do think Cunningham might be an okay idea as an QB3. Give him a chance to develop, he’s not absurdly small so it could happen, and in the meantime he can be extremely helpful in practice emulating mobile quarterbacks.

 

[Wozzy]

So from UDFA so far we signed a QB, TE, and OL:

QB - Malik Cunningham 6-1 190 lbs is a versatile athlete. Might be a conversion project candidate.
TE - Johnny Lumpkin 6-5 264 is a big boy. Might have a chance as a blocking TE.
OL - Ben Brockington 6-1 278. Seems really undersized for the NFL. C is probably the only position he can play and still needs about 20 more lbs added to his body.

From what I’ve read Brockington is a blocking TE/FB prospect at the next level. There’s no record of him working out at a pro day so it’s hard to gauge his athleticism. He did play at The Citadel though so he might be getting a look because he’s military.

The other two guys do nothing for me, neither is a standout athlete or exceptional in any way.

 

[turkeyneck]

Nice news there with Malik Cunningham. When I watch this clip of him I'm thinking the Patriots might use him as a gadget player or maybe even try to convert him to WR like they did with Edelman.

I like him as a WR conversion.

 

[turkeyneck]

So from UDFA so far we signed a QB, TE, and OL:

QB - Malik Cunningham 6-1 190 lbs is a versatile athlete. Might be a conversion project candidate.
TE - Johnny Lumpkin 6-5 264 is a big boy. Might have a chance as a blocking TE.
OL - Ben Brockington 6-1 278. Seems really undersized for the NFL. C is probably the only position he can play and still needs about 20 more lbs added to his body.

Keep em coming!

Gotta keep an eye out for cuts as BB shuffles the roster to make room for new prospects or other teams' castoffs.

And away we go!

Brockington as long snapper maybe? Has he done it?

 

[Patsgofor4]

From what I’ve read Brockington is a blocking TE/FB prospect at the next level. There’s no record of him working out at a pro day so it’s hard to gauge his athleticism. He did play at The Citadel though so he might be getting a look because he’s military.

The other two guys do nothing for me, neither is a standout athlete or exceptional in any way.

Good friend of mine’s husband is the OL coach at The Citadel (he was born/raised in MA and played football at Springfield U. I’ll try get the scoop.

 

[AQPE]

Good friend mine’s husband is the OL coach at The Citadel (he was born/raised in MA and played football at Springfield U. I’ll try get the scoop.

So tempted to post the quote/meme from Ferris Bueller here, but I’ve already used my quota of “boomer humor” for this thread