Signed UDFA’s 1) Taiwan Jones, ILB, Michigan State (Projected as a Rd 4-5 prospect) "Physically imposing "Hulk smash" linebacker with outstanding power and toughness but a lack of instincts essential to the position. Jones' coverage limitations could be mitigated by his ability to thump and blitz as a 3-4 inside linebacker next to a more instinctive chaser. At worst, Jones is a backup linebacker and core special-teams player." 2) Durrell Eskridge, S, Syracuse - 6'3" 198lbs (Projected as a Rd 4-5 prospect) Prototypical frame with broad shoulders and room for additional muscle mass. Balanced, coordinated athlete. Accelerates smoothly and shows above average fluidity when changing directions for a player of his size. Uses his long arms to wrap the legs of ballcarriers and flashes an explosive pop. Good timing and hand-eye coordination. 3) Wes Saxton TE South Alabama - 6'3" 248 lbs (Projected as a Rd 5-6 prospect) "You have to go back and watch his 2013 tape. They made changes in 2014 to the offense and he wasn't the same player. Go watch 2013. That is who he can be in the pros." -- director of scouting for NFC team - had 50 receptions in 2013 but just 20 in 2014, ran a 4.56 at the combine 4) Julian Howsare LB Clarion - 6'3" 255lbs If there is one small school prospect to definitely watch it is Howsare. Blessed with size and speed he is one of the most versatile players at his post. Spending time at OLB and DE he knows how to produce and pressure the quarterback. 5) Deion Barnes, OLB, Penn State (Projected as a Rd 7 - PFA prospect) Barnes appears to have enough athleticism to transition to 3-4 outside linebacker, but he must improve his hand usage and become more skilled as a pass rusher to fit into a 3-4 role. 6) Jordan Williams, DL, Tennessee - 6'5" 285lbs (Projected as a PFA prospect) Can not find any pundit comments or rankings 7) Jake Heaps QB BYU/Kansas & Miami 6'1" 210lbs Had a limited senior year after moving from Kansas to Miami, once the nation's No. 1 QB recruit, is transferring to the University of Miami and will be eligible in 2014. Heaps never lived up to the hype and lost out to Brad Kaaya a true freshman on August 24, 2014 having lost the job in both previous colleges. 8) Greg Henderson, CB, Colorado (EW) - 5'11" 185 lbs Smallish with a thin build, Henderson was more productive and confident as a junior. Teams will be less concerned with his lack of play strength than they will with his lack of ball skills and overall instincts. Some of his issues are coachable, which means he should make it into a camp if he runs well. 9) Antonio Johnson, OT, North Texas - 6'5" 305lbs Can not find any pundit comments or rankings 10) Davon Walls, DT, Lincoln University (via Syracuse) - 6'7" 340lbs (Projected as a Rd 6-7 prospect) Davon Walls who worn and raised in Brooklyn, New York and kicked off Syracuse football team, is best-kept secret in 2015 NFL Draft per article One scout speaks in hushed tones about a 340-pound defensive lineman from Division II who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds. The next day, a CFL scout raves about a player with an 84-inch wingspan who terrorizes offensive linemen. The word is out on Davon Walls. Under-the-radar defensive tackle with above-average athleticism, long arms and an ability to use a variety of moves on the interior to free himself. Character will have to be vetted and his tape is tough to sift through considering some of the competition he faced, but the traits are intriguing and NFL teams have an interest in him. Walls might be best suited to play fivetechnique in a 3-4 front Following the signings listed above the draft, free agency and existing contracts we have 95 players signed or about to be so to sign other UDFAs we will need to cut others before training camp starts - 90 is the maximum allowed Offence 5 QBs / 6 RBs / 11 WRs / 17 OL / 6 TEs (45) Defence 13 DL / 15 LBs / 11 CBs / 6 S (45) Special Teams 2 Ks / 2 Ps / 1 LS (5) TRY OUTS The following players will attend as a try out Betim Bujari, C, Rutgers 6'3" 298 lbs Bujari has started two seasons at center for the Scarlet Knights. He was second team all-conference selection last year as the Scarlet Knights appeared in their eighth bowl in the last nine seasons. Bujari, who also played right guard during his 46-game collegiate career, hopes his versatility proves to be an asset for teams looking for offensive line depth. Alex Mateas, OL, UConn - 6'4" 299 lbs Can not find any pundit comments or rankings Started 24 straight at C for UConn in 2013 & 2014 Kevin Thomas, LB, Wofford - 6'3" 245 lbs Starter inside for the last two seasons with 228 carer tackles - 66 in 2014. Possible UDFA’s Players the Jets met with in the run up to the draft but who were not drafted, those underlined in italics were signed by others Tyson Chandler, OT, N.C. State (WOR) - Bills Justin Coleman, CB, Tennessee (EW) - Vikings Adrian Coxson, WR, Stony Brook (LOC) - Packers Dillon Day, C, Mississippi State (EW) - Broncos Deshazor Everett, CB, Texas A&M (WOR) - Bucs Cole Farrand, ILB, Maryland (EW) - Giants Austin Hill, WR, Arizona (PRI) - Saints Deon Long, WR, Maryland (EW) - Titans Jeff Luc, ILB, Cincinnati (PRI) - Dolphins Greg Mancz, C, Toledo (EW) - Texans Mike Reilly, DE, William & Mary (LOC) - Browns Try Out Guys we could look for La’ael Collins, OT, LSU Profootballtalk reports LSU G/T La'El Collins "plans to sign with a team after he is cleared." It's really Collins' only option, so it's not surprising. Collins is meeting with Baton Rouge police on Monday. Assuming that meeting goes the way it's supposed to, he could have an NFL team as early as Monday evening Rob Crisp, T, N.C. State TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline believes NC State redshirt senior T Rob Crisp has an NFL future if he can prove his health. Will probably need to be medically examined before being considered by any team Josue Matias, G, Florida St. - Titans Ladarius Gunter, CB, Miami - Packers Zack Hodges, OLB, Stanford - Colts Zach Zenner, RB, North Dakota State - Chargers Others Wanted by 1968Jetsfan Corey Grant, RB, Auburn, 5'11-205 - Jags Dres Anderson, WR, Utah, 6'1-187 - 49ers Antwon Goodley, WR, Baylor, 5'10 209. - Cowboys Quinton Spain, OG, West Virginia, 6'4-332 - Titans
Any reason why he went undrafted? Read he was a draftable prospect. I like 6-foot-3 size in the secondary.
Eskridge seems like a nice pickup. he'll have to make his bones on ST to make the team......an area Rontez Miles is already very good at. can we sign a TE who can actually block?
Per NFL SOURCES TELL US "No question he should have stayed another year. He thinks he's ready but he needs to define the type of player he is. Right now, he's just a guy to me. I don't know how to define him yet." --- AFC scout NFL COMPARISON Jonathan Dowling BOTTOM LINE Tall safety with average instincts and average speed to chase throws over the top and range from hash to sideline. Eskridge plays with enough desire as a tackler to warrant a draft pick, but he must prove that he has a bankable skill in the box or in coverage to go along with his size. Looks like he should have stayed in school - practice squad to let him develop
He should have stayed in school. He had a great soph year and then a so-so junior year. Had he stayed another year he would have been a solid early/mid round pick. _
my guys, Haven't checked who's been signed elsewhere. Josue Matias, OG, Florida State, 6'5, 309 Zach Hodges, OLB, Harvard, 6'2-250 Corey Grant, RB, Auburn, 5'11-205 Austin Hill, WR, Arizona, 6'3-212 Dres Anderson, WR, Utah, 6'1-187 Antwon Goodley, WR, Baylor, 5'10 209. Quinton Spain, OG, West Virginia, 6'4-332 Probably would like to sign a punter but I'm not familiar with any of them so I don't have one listed. I'd love one or 3 of these guys as UDFA, the two I most want is Cody Prewitt and Corey Grant. Cody Prewitt, FS, Signed Titans. Cam Thomas, CB Signed Bills
Intwrview with Howsare Jake Heaps QB BYU/Kansas & Miami 6'1" 210lbs Had a limited senior year after moving from Kansas to Miami, once the nation's No. 1 QB recruit, is transferring to the University of Miami and will be eligible in 2014. Heaps never lived up to the hype. Greg Henderson, CB, Colorado (EW) - 5'11" 185 lbs Smallish with a thin build, Henderson was more productive and confident as a junior. Teams will be less concerned with his lack of play strength than they will with his lack of ball skills and overall instincts. Some of his issues are coachable, which means he should make it into a camp if he runs well. Antonio Johnson, OT, North Texas - 6'5" 305lbs Can not find any pundit comments or rankings 10) Davon Walls, DT, Lincoln University (via Syracuse) - 6'7" 340lbs (Projected as a Rd 6-7 prospect) Davon Walls who worn and raised in Brooklyn, New York and kicked off Syracuse football team, is best-kept secret in 2015 NFL Draft per article One scout speaks in hushed tones about a 340-pound defensive lineman from Division II who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds. The next day, a CFL scout raves about a player with an 84-inch wingspan who terrorizes offensive linemen. Following the signings listed above the draft, free agency and existing contracts we have 95 players signed or about to be so to sign other UDFAs we will need to cut others before training camp starts - 90 is the maximum allowed Offence 5 QBs / 6 RBs / 11 WRs / 17 OL / 6 TEs (45) Defence 13 DL / 15 LBs / 11 CBs / 6 S (45) Special Teams 2 Ks / 2 Ps / 1 LS (5) We can offer try outs but if others offer cash and sign then the UDFA will take that opportunity
well my list tapped out. At least everyone I had on my lists got drafted or signed, first time I've at least 'hit' on every player I had on a list getting drafted or signed somewhere.
Devin Gardner signed with NEP. I'd love to sign John Crockett, the NDSU Rb. The Chargers have signed around a dozen guys.
I think Taiwan Jones could win a backup ILB job, good player just doesn't have the best cover skills. Should be a nice player on special teams, might be a Nick Bellore type of player for the team.
Some exciting signings by UDFA standards. Taiwan Jones is a very good player and I'm surprised he went undrafted. Eskirdge and Saxton also have upside too IMO. Never heard of Hosware, but he got some pretty high praise. Barnes was also a draftable player.
Wasn't there some doosh here whining about us trading some of our picks so we could take Kyle Loomis in the 4th or 5th round? Lol. UDFA. _
