2007 - Undrafted Free Agents

[sandgk]

Some stories about undrafted free agents - at the time of this writing nothing specific on the Buckeyes.

From Gopher Land (Star Tribune) - Russell to Steelers, WR Logan Payne to Seattle:

Former Gophers running back Gary Russell said he was too anxious to sit and watch the NFL draft this weekend, so he went fishing instead.

The fish weren't biting, but Russell landed a free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday evening after going undrafted. The Steelers did not announce their free-agent signings, but Russell's agent, Alonzo Shavers, confirmed the deal.

Gophers wide receiver Logan Payne also signed a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

Broncos likely to sign 5 FAs, with Florida DT Harris top fo the list:

Another Gator to come
The Broncos will have at least one more rookie from national champion Florida in camp this year. The team is expected to sign defensive tackle Steven Harris as an undrafted free agent. Harris will join draft picks Jarvis Moss and Thomas.
Harris was a key backup for the Gators. The Broncos are expected to announce about five undrafted free- agent signings as soon as today.

Hawkeyes double up on players getting chances on Pro squads - 3 by the draft, 3 by FA - most notable of which, QB Drew Tate who signs with the Rams.

Other Hawkeye seniors, including three-year starting quarterback Drew Tate and a pair of former safeties, went undrafted and awaited rookie free-agent signings.

Tate signed a free-agent contract with the St. Louis Rams. Ex-Hawkeye Marcus Paschal inked with the Philadelphia Eagles and could team up with former Hawkeye Sean Considine in the secondary.

Along with the trio of former Hawkeyes, Iowa senior Miguel Merrick will join Chandler in San Diego, which has three safeties on its roster with two rookies entering camp.

"It's a great opportunity," Merrick said. "I have a chance to go there and earn a spot."

 

[buckeyefool]

I do know Ch 4 in columbus reported last night that David Patterson had signed with Atlanta. and there was two more people who signed with the Colts....can't remember who, because they were talking about the small chance of 5 buckeye rookies on the colts roster/practice squad.

 

[RugbyBuck]

Hopefully, Zwick can get on with somebody.

 

[buckeyefool]

Hopefully, Zwick can get on with somebody.

Now that you said that Zwick might have been on of the guys who they said signed with Indy

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

I do know Ch 4 in columbus reported last night that David Patterson had signed with Atlanta. and there was two more people who signed with the Colts....can't remember who, because they were talking about the small chance of 5 buckeye rookies on the colts roster/practice squad.

Nothing on Draft Daddy yet

 

[buckeyefool]

Nothing on Draft Daddy yet

Yeah haven't seen anything anywhere other than what they reported on the broadcast last night.

I do hope that this guy makes a team though :
Oge Oge, WR, Southeast Missouri (Try-Out)

 

[OSUBucks22]

Here's a few I ran across:
Minnesota signed Dan Mozes, C, West Virginia

Seattle signed Joe Newton, TE, Oregon St.

New England signed Jake Nordin, TE, N. Illinois

Here's a write-up from Scout on some others:

Scout $
Seattle- Logan Payne, WR, Minnesota
Kansas City- Josh Swogger, QB, Montana
Tampa- Mike McFadden, FB, Fort Valley St.
Indy- Joe Lobdell, OT, N. Iowa
Washington- Zach Latimer, LB, Oklahoma
Green Bay- Larry Birdine, DE, Oklahoma
Dallas- Steve Rissler, C, Florida
Cincy- Dane Uperesa, OT, Hawaii
Carolina- Billy Latsko, FB, Florida
NYJ- Mark Zalewski, LB, Wisky
Atlanta- Noland Burchette, DE, VA Tech
Arizona- Tim Castille, FB, Alabama
Baltimore- Kyle Tatum, OL, Alabama
Philly- Nick Graham, CB, Tulsa

 

[Best Buckeye]

Jemalle Cornelius, WR, Florida - Buffalo Bills
- Nathan Bennett, OG, Clemson - Carolina Panthers
- Dane Uperesa, OT, Hawaii - Cincinnati Bengals
- Edgar Jones, DE, Southeast Missouri State - Baltimore Ravens
- Steve Rissler, OG, Florida - Dallas Cowboys
- Zac Taylor, QB, Nebraska - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tim Mixon, CB, California - Seattle Seahawks
- C.J. Wallace, SS, Washington - Seattle Seahawks
- Mark Zalewski, LB, Wisconsin - New York Jets
- Alonzo Coleman, HB, Hampton - Dallas Cowboys
- Larry Birdine, DE, Oklahoma - Green Bay Packers
- Roderick Rogers, FS, Wisconsin - Denver Broncos
- Luke Getsy, QB, Akron - San Francisco 49ers
- Marquice Cole, CB, Northwestern - Oakland Raiders
- Duane Coleman, CB, Clemson - Buffalo Bills
- Vincent Marshall, WR, Houston - Atlanta Falcons
- Rodney Hannah, TE, Houston - Dallas Cowboys
- Will Gulley, FS, Houston - Arizona Cardinals
- Willie Gaston, CB, Houston - Seattle Seahawks
- Jason Capizzi, OT, Indiana (PA) - Pittsburgh Steelers
- Billy Latsko, FB, Florida - Carolina Panthers
- Steven Harris, DT, Florida - Denver Broncos
- Kevin McLee, LB, West Virginia - St. Louis Rams
- Quinton Teal, FS, Coastal Carolina - Carolina Panthers
- Joe Fernandez, WR, Fresno State - Seattle Seahawks
- Ramel Meekins, DT, Rutgers - Indianapolis Colts
- Kenny James, HB, Washington - Seattle Seahawks
- Brian Crum, LB, Florida - Kansas City Chiefs
- Dalton Bell, QB, West Texas A&M - Carolina Panthers
- Steve Buches, TE, Pittsburgh - St. Louis Rams
- Marion Dukes, OT, Clemson - Miami Dolphins
- Nu'u Tafisi, DE, California - Seattle Seahawks

 

[Thump]

I know Chris Leak signed with the Bears.

 

[OSUBucks22]

Minnesota

Signed LB George Hall from Purdue.

 

[BayBuck]

Buffalo

Signed WR Jemalle Cornelius and CB Reggie Lewis (Florida), CB Duane Coleman (South Carolina), S Stacey Thomas (Texas Southern), K/P Chris Jackson (LSU).

 

[wadc45]

Surprised Mozes didn't get drafted...

 

[Buckin' A]

Surprised Mozes didn't get drafted...

Ditto. I was yacking on another Brown's board that they should bring him in with the uncertainty about Bentley.

 

[tibor75]

Ditto. I was yacking on another Brown's board that they should bring him in with the uncertainty about Bentley.

Isn't Romberg still available or are they still trying to peel his carcass from the Fiesta Bowl turf?

 

[wadc45]

Romberg started three games for St Louis last season...

Some good names still available:

Darius Walker
Earl Everett
Rhema McKnight
Jon Abbate
Selvin Young
Nate Harris
Jared Zabransky
Danny Ware
Justin Hickman (shocked he didn't get drafted)
Jayson Swain
Matt Trannon
Ryan Moore
Kenny Scott
David Patterson
etc.