Class of 2015 FCS players at NFL training camps

[KPSUL]

With NFL Pre-Season camps about to start, ESPN just released projections of 2015 NFL 53 man rosters: Most of the FCS draftees are projected to be make active team rosters. Here’s a summary:

David Johnson UNI RB Cardinals Yes
Jaquiski Tartt Samford S 49ers Yes
Rodney Gunter Del. St. DL Cardinals Yes
Mycole Pruitt SIU TE Vikings Yes
Tray Walker Texas So. CB Ravens Yes
Davis Tull Chat. OLB Saints Yes
Kyle Emanuel NDSU OLB Chargers Yes
Tye Smith Towson CB Seahawks No
Nick Boyle Delaware TE Ravens Yes
James O’Shaunesy ISUr TE Chiefs Yes
Robert Myers Tenn. St. OG Ravens Yes
Anthony Morris Tenn. St OT Raiders No
Neal Sterling Monmouth WR Jaguars No
Dean Simon NW State DL NY Jets No
Jake Rogers EWU OT Falcons No
Dezmin Lewis Cent. Ark. WR Bills Yes
Tre McBride W&M WR Titans Yes

I’m not aware of many of the FCS undrafted rookie contracted players invited to training camps, so if you want to check on the players you know, the link is:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/171895/projecting-the-53-man-nfl-rosters
UNH had thee undrafted signees , WR R.J. Harris (Saints) and TE Harold Spears (Packers) are not currently projected to make the 53 man roster; however, C Mike Coccia is projected to make the Eagles roster.

Hard to say how accurate these projection will be, with trades and injuries, training camps and pre-season games changes are going to happen.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Kyle Emanuel NDSU not SDSU

[lionsrking2]

Bryan Bennett is with Indianapolis. My guess is he'll wind up on the practice squad unless they decide to keep three QBs on the roster.

[KPSUL]

Kyle Emanuel NDSU not SDSU

I spell Jaquiski Tartt's name correctly but I make that mistake!

[JayJ79]

and David Johnson is from UNI, not NIU.

[SFA 93]

Gus Johnson RB SFA - Dallas Cowboys

[smallcollegefbfan]

With NFL Pre-Season camps about to start, ESPN just released projections of 2015 NFL 53 man rosters: Most of the FCS draftees are projected to be make active team rosters. Here’s a summary:

David Johnson NIU RB Cardinals Yes
Jaquiski Tartt Samford S 49ers Yes
Rodney Gunter Del. St. DL Cardinals Yes
Mycole Pruitt SIU TE Vikings Yes
Tray Walker Texas So. CB Ravens Yes
Davis Tull Chat. OLB Saints Yes
Kyle Emanuel SDSU OLB Chargers Yes
Tye Smith Towson CB Seahawks No
Nick Boyle Delaware TE Ravens Yes
James O’Shaunesy ISUr TE Chiefs Yes
Robert Myers Tenn. St. OG Ravens Yes
Anthony Morris Tenn. St OT Raiders No
Neal Sterling Monmouth WR Jaguars No
Dean Simon NW State DL NY Jets No
Jake Rogers EWU OT Falcons No
Dezmin Lewis Cent. Ark. WR Bills Yes
Tre McBride W&M WR Titans Yes

I’m not aware of many of the FCS undrafted rookie contracted players invited to training camps, so if you want to check on the players you know, the link is:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/171895/projecting-the-53-man-nfl-rosters
UNH had thee undrafted signees , WR R.J. Harris (Saints) and TE Harold Spears (Packers) are not currently projected to make the 53 man roster; however, C Mike Coccia is projected to make the Eagles roster.

Hard to say how accurate these projection will be, with trades and injuries, training camps and pre-season games changes are going to happen.

If Sterling does not make the 53 he should certainly be on a practice squad. Same for Jake Rodgers and Deon Simon. It would surprise me if Morris made it.

[BEAR]

As big fan of Dezmin Lewis as I am.......and I hope I am wrong.....The Bills are already deep at wide receiver. Which makes me wonder why that team drafted him...but IF he makes the 53 man roster he might be trade bait with value. Worst case scenario he ends up on practice squad for a year. Bills totally confused me with picking him though.

[Gangtackle11]

Villanova has 2 in upcoming camps:

Kevin Monangai RB Philadelphia Eagles
vince Kowalski OL Green Bay Packers

both are not projected to make rosters per ESPN.

[PaladinFan]

Gary Wilkins, Furman, is in Oakland's camp.

[HailSzczur]

Villanova has 2 in upcoming camps:

Kevin Monangai RB Philadelphia Eagles
vince Kowalski OL Green Bay Packers

both are not projected to make rosters per ESPN.

Earnest Pettway TE is with KC too I believe. That happened very shortly after the draft

[Professor Chaos]

Former NDSU RB John Crockett also signed as a UDFA with the Packers and has a good chance to make their 53 man roster as the 3rd string RB. I've read that it's likely he beats out James Starks for that spot since the Packers don't think that Crockett would clear waivers if they tried to stash him on the practice squad.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Former NDSU RB John Crockett also signed as a UDFA with the Packers and has a good chance to make their 53 man roster as the 3rd string RB. I've read that it's likely he beats out James Starks for that spot since the Packers don't think that Crockett would clear waivers if they tried to stash him on the practice squad.

Starks is still #2. It would likely be 2nd year guy Rajion Neal out of Tennessee he would have to beat.

[Professor Chaos]

Starks is still #2. It would likely be 2nd year guy Rajion Neal out of Tennessee he would have to beat.
Ah, I see. I thought they still had Jonathan Martin or whoever that big RB was that they used to have but wouldn't be surprised if I'm wrong. I try to pay as little attention to the Packers as possible. I wasn't thrilled when Crockett signed there...

[clenz]

Ah, I see. I thought they still had Jonathan Martin or whoever that big RB was that they used to have but wouldn't be surprised if I'm wrong. I try to pay as little attention to the Packers as possible. I wasn't thrilled when Crockett signed there...
Kuhn?

Dude is a fullback and not going anywhere until he retires

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Kuhn?

Dude is a fullback and not going anywhere until he retires

Starks is a good sized back, could be him. Like PC, I try not to pay too much attention to the Packers, living there for 2 years was plenty.

[Professor Chaos]

Kuhn?

Dude is a fullback and not going anywhere until he retires
Nah, I was thinking of another guy. Pretty sure his last name was Martin but not completely sure what his first name was. Yeah, Kuhn is one of those guys who'll probably be a Packers lifer and he's a fantasy football TD vulture so that's two strikes already against him in my book.

[Sammy94]

Keshawn Hill reports at KC tomorrow.

[CappinHard]

Not surprised that both Crockett and Zenner are projected to not make the cut. They will have to make big splashes in training camp to make the roster, which I think both are capable of doing. I think Zenner has a good chance of beating out Winn for the 4th RB spot in the Lions backfield, and I don't know enough about Ripkowski in the Packers backfield, but I don't think Crockett beats out Starks. If they do get cut, it will be interesting to see if and how quickly they get snagged.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Not surprised that both Crockett and Zenner are projected to not make the cut. They will have to make big splashes in training camp to make the roster, which I think both are capable of doing. I think Zenner has a good chance of beating out Winn for the 4th RB spot in the Lions backfield, and I don't know enough about Ripkowski in the Packers backfield, but I don't think Crockett beats out Starks. If they do get cut, it will be interesting to see if and how quickly they get snagged.

I haven't seen anything about Crockett not making the cut or him competing with Starks, who is 2. He's been projected by many to be the 3 because if not, he will get signed of the practice squad roster by one of the other 20 teams that expressed a post draft interest in him.

[CappinHard]

I haven't seen anything about Crockett not making the cut or him competing with Starks, who is 2. He's been projected by many to be the 3 because if not, he will get signed of the practice squad roster by one of the other 20 teams that expressed a post draft interest in him.

I was referring to the ESPN projections for the 53 man rosters. Take that FWIW, here's the link: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/tag/_/name/2015-nfl-roster-projection

[SFA 93]

Gus Johnson signs with the Dallas Cowboys and reports to training camp in Oxnard, California, Tuesday morning.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CK89JBHUcAAfG0X.jpg
GUS JOHNSON 5-10; 224 Gilmer, Texas (Stephen F. Austin State)

Gilmer High:
- Three Star Recruit; Ranked #42 Running Back in the Nation (Rivals)
- MVP TCU Combine
- 1st Team All-District

SFA:
- 2014 SLC Player of the Year
- 4X All-American (3 of those 1st Team)
- 2014 Walter Payton Finalist
- 21 (100 Yard games) 4 (200 Yard games)
- SFA All-Time Leading rusher (3,907 Yards)
- 5th All-Time Leading rusher in SLC History
- 1st All-Time at SFA in a season in rushing (1,683 Yards; 2014)
- 1st All-Time at SFA in career rushing TDs (51) and career total TD (52)
- 1st All-Time at SFA in a season in TDs (23; 2014)

[SFA 93]

With the Chicago Bears
http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/76isct/picture1333867/ALTERNATES/FREE_960/083014ksu_th6.JPG
LB: Collin Garrett 6-2; 220 Beaumont, Texas (Stephen F. Austin State)

Westbrook High:
- Three Star Recruit (Rivals)
- 2X All-State
- 2X District Defensive MVP
- 2X First Team All-District
- Signed with Kansas

Kansas:
- Played in 6 games as a true freeman

SFA:
- Finished career with 284 tackles (21.0 TFL) FF:3; PD:4; INT:5; SCK:2 (32 starts)
- 2X All-SLC (1st Team senior season)

[Daytripper]

Gus Johnson signs with the Dallas Cowboys and reports to training camp in Oxnard, California, Tuesday morning.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CK89JBHUcAAfG0X.jpg
GUS JOHNSON 5-10; 224 Gilmer, Texas (Stephen F. Austin State)

Gilmer High:
- Three Star Recruit; Ranked #42 Running Back in the Nation (Rivals)
- MVP TCU Combine
- 1st Team All-District

SFA:
- 2014 SLC Player of the Year
- 4X All-American (3 of those 1st Team)
- 2014 Walter Payton Finalist
- 21 (100 Yard games) 4 (200 Yard games)
- SFA All-Time Leading rusher (3,907 Yards)
- 5th All-Time Leading rusher in SLC History
- 1st All-Time at SFA in a season in rushing (1,683 Yards; 2014)
- 1st All-Time at SFA in career rushing TDs (51) and career total TD (52)
- 1st All-Time at SFA in a season in TDs (23; 2014)


Hope he sticks or gets a shot elsewhere. Practice squad at minimum somewhere. Stud player.

[CasualFan]

I'll add Coastal Carolina's undrafted players:

Denzel Rice Coastal Carolina CB Eagles No
Chad Hamilton Coastal Carolina OL Bears No

Denzel Rice did get singled out in a press conference as someone that impressed, but didn't make it on ESPN's list. Two others got a camp invite but aren't on the roster. I assume that means they are done, so I didn't list them above.

[SFA 93]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLKWoVeVEAAGl--.jpg:large

Projected #4 or #5 RB for the Cowboys, but many in camp say watch out for this Johnson guy.

#1 Darren McFadden
#2 Joseph Randle
#3 Lance Dunbar

[jsnow84]

I am hearing that Liberty, Jacob Hagens (sp)? might make the Rams squad on special teams and a backup safety. He was a USFA.

[BEAR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLKWoVeVEAAGl--.jpg:large

Projected #4 or #5 RB for the Cowboys, but many in camp say watch out for this Johnson guy.

#1 Darren McFadden
#2 Joseph Randle
#3 Lance Dunbar

McFadden? Really? Don't worry he will be off the roster soon enough. Injury prone and just can't cut it at the pro level. Only reason he is there is because of the Dallas Cowboys/Arkansas connection. Even the pig fans in this state are laughing.

Since entering the league McFadden has suffered 15 known injuries causing him to miss 29 games over six seasons. McFadden's roster spot is far from safe since he only signed a 2 year / $3 million contract last March. It wouldn't surprise anybody if McFadden is cut and replaced for RB Chris Johnson. McFadden was dealing with a hamstring injury during June OTA's and was suppose to battle Joesph Randle for the starting RB spot, but he can't do that from the training room.

[CasualFan]

I'll add Coastal Carolina's undrafted players:

Denzel Rice Coastal Carolina CB Eagles No
Chad Hamilton Coastal Carolina OL Bears No

Denzel Rice did get singled out in a press conference as someone that impressed, but didn't make it on ESPN's list. Two others got a camp invite but aren't on the roster. I assume that means they are done, so I didn't list them above.

Update: Chad Hamilton has retired from football. I'm glad he got the chance in camp.

[catbob]

Alex Singleton MSU OLB is with the Seahawks, but not looking like he will make the final roster. Maybe practice squad.

[Seawolf97]

Will Tye TE Giants and Adrian Coxson WR Green Bay still hanging in. Don't know if either will make a practice squad .

[Bam]

Former EKU Punter Jordan Berry is on the Steelers roster as of today!

[Bisonator]

Sounds like John Crockett has been put on the PUP list by the Packers. Not sure if it's the ankle still or what. Hope he gets better soon and can partake in some of the camp or his chances of making the roster are pretty slim.

[eiu1999]

EIU WR Adam Drake in Patriots camp.

[clenz]

UNI DT Xavier Williams has been with the Cards since day 1 as well. Sounds like he's fighting for the second NT spot on the roster

[SFA 93]

http://thelandryhat.com/2015/07/31/dallas-cowboys-running-back-roster/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLRYyzqUMAAyP3A.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLRYyzkVAAA2izR.jpg

[KPSUL]

http://thelandryhat.com/2015/07/31/dallas-cowboys-running-back-roster/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLRYyzqUMAAyP3A.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLRYyzkVAAA2izR.jpg

Good article, thanks for posting it. Representing FCS and SFA well, sure hopes he makes the Dallas roster.

[APaladindad]

Gary Wilkins, Furman, is in Oakland's camp.
Good luck Gary!

[caribbeanhen]

UNH had thee undrafted signees , WR R.J. Harris (Saints) and TE Harold Spears (Packers) are not currently projected to make the 53 man roster; however, C Mike Coccia is projected to make the Eagles roster.

.

I cant imagine they will be able to keep RJ Harris off the team, his talent should shine trough .... but then again I said the same about David Ball and that Big kid whose name escapes me from Washington State a few years back who didnt stick as far as I know...

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

UNI DT Xavier Williams has been with the Cards since day 1 as well. Sounds like he's fighting for the second NT spot on the roster


I will be surprised if he doesn't make some team's roster. What a beast!

If he stays injury free, he will have a good NFL career IMO.

[FordhamFan]

A couple Fordham members at camps that I know of:

Dan Light TE with the Kansas City Chiefs
Tebucky Jones Jr. WR with the Tennessee Titans

Not sure how likely either is to make the roster, I'd say Light has a better chance in KC

[SFA 93]

Gus Johnson for 15 yards and a TD. Hard to see though.

https://vine.co/v/ewBPUMDheVb (https://vine.co/v/ewBPUMDheVb)

[SFA 93]

Gus Johnson (http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players/roster/gus-johnson) is catching my eye more than Lache Seastrunk (http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players/roster/lache-seastrunk) at this point. There are one or two snaps a practice where I am no longer looking down at my roster and wondering who that running back is. Johnson is looking more complete in the snaps he has received -- whether that's carrying the ball, receiving out of the backfield or understanding where he needs to be in the blitz pickup. Johnson has not looked out of place at all.

By Bryan Broaddus
TV Analyst/Scout

[BEAR]

Gus Johnson for 15 yards and a TD. Hard to see though.

https://vine.co/v/ewBPUMDheVb (https://vine.co/v/ewBPUMDheVb)

Nice run Gus! Kid will have no problem in the NFL. Glad he's there and not running all over the SLC.

[SFA 93]

Now getting 1st team reps.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/20...sept-13-opener (http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/08/08/practice-recap-carr-could-be-back-soon-focused-sept-13-opener) Behind the starting O-Line, Gus Johnson scored two rushing touchdowns in his first two touches against the first team defense.

Video report from Cowboy's camp

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/08/09/broaddus-assessing-cowboys-saturday-goal-line-period?campaign=social_20150809_50542966&adbid=630429320826060801&adbpl=tw&adbpr=8824902
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CL-8IIVUwAAiTtc.jpg

[smallcollegefbfan]

Gus Johnson (http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players/roster/gus-johnson) is catching my eye more than Lache Seastrunk (http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players/roster/lache-seastrunk) at this point. There are one or two snaps a practice where I am no longer looking down at my roster and wondering who that running back is. Johnson is looking more complete in the snaps he has received -- whether that's carrying the ball, receiving out of the backfield or understanding where he needs to be in the blitz pickup. Johnson has not looked out of place at all.

By Bryan Broaddus
TV Analyst/Scout

I still think Gus is going to be a practice squad player. I don't see him starting for Dallas but I would love to see him make it. He isn't very fast but he finds the holes and is a durable back.

I am only saying this because I'm friends with a lot of NFL scouts and many of them call me a scout, although I decline to accept that until I were to work for a NFL or CFL team. I do get a laugh at the people in the media who work on TV and claim to be a scout. Scouts are not on TV. Scouts get paid money to attend schools and evaluate players for professional football teams. The lack of respect from the media for the term scout is just offensive to me. This guy is a media person and TV analyst, not a scout. I'm not mad at you or blaming you. I just see someone claim to be a scout like that and it bothers me because I would bet 100k that he would not last 3 months in the life of a NFL scout during the fall.

[KPSUL]

I still think Gus is going to be a practice squad player. I don't see him starting for Dallas but I would love to see him make it. He isn't very fast but he finds the holes and is a durable back.

I am only saying this because I'm friends with a lot of NFL scouts and many of them call me a scout, although I decline to accept that until I were to work for a NFL or CFL team. I do get a laugh at the people in the media who work on TV and claim to be a scout. Scouts are not on TV. Scouts get paid money to attend schools and evaluate players for professional football teams. The lack of respect from the media for the term scout is just offensive to me. This guy is a media person and

TV analyst, not a scout. I'm not mad at you or blaming you. I just see someone claim to be a scout like that and it bothers me because I would bet 100k that he would not last 3 months in the life of a NFL scout during the fall.

This guy seems pretty high on Gus Johnson also. Does he know the NFL scout secret handshake?
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015/8/9/9121935/dallas-cowboys-training-camp-2015-cowboys-early-risers-in-oxnard

[KPSUL]

UNH wide receiver R.J. Harris also getting some good media attention at the Saints Camp. The pundits think he's struggling for a Practice Team slot, not the 53 man roster, but UNH homers are still hoping!
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/media-center/videos/Play-of-the-Day-Drew-Brees-to-RJ-Harris/9eb462d1-d6cd-4626-9d2a-6fc28239747d

[SFA 93]

Gus #2 back in the Blue White scrimmage

watch the entire game here...

oak.ctx.ly/r/3i1tu (http://t.co/jegMiSEA0U)

[eiu1999]

EIU WR Adam Drake now with KC.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article30521988.html

[SFA 93]

Joseph Randle is now hurt so Gus Johnson is presently the Cowboys #1 RB on the depth chart, taking reps with the first team all day in practice.

[Kemo]

Nice article by the Detroit Free Press on former SDSU All-American RB Zach Zenner:

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/09/detroit-lions-zach-zenner/31378175/

[KPSUL]

Nice article by the Detroit Free Press on former SDSU All-American RB Zach Zenner:

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/09/detroit-lions-zach-zenner/31378175/

It would be great to see him make the 53 man roster!

[SFA 93]

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[SFA 93]

One minute your undrafted, cut by the Raiders after day one as a free agent, and the next thing you know it your starting for the Dallas Cowboys tonight in their first preseason game.

TONIGHT AUG.13; 9:00 P.M. Dallas vs. San Siego
TV:KFMB 8; CBS 11; REPLAY NFL NETWORK

Good luck Gus here is the opportunity. Lumberjack Nation will be watching. The bus leaves at 9:00.

http://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2015/0811/gettyimages-483673328_r2274_1296x518_5-2.jpg&h=402&scale=crop&w=1006&location=origin

[SFA 93]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMT02-tUYAAw9BY.jpg

[SFA 93]

https://twitter.com/coachkcullum/status/632001204424347648

[Rollbird5]

Cam Meredith (ISU) is the Chicago Bears leading receiver so far. 4 catches for 47 yards

[SFA 93]

https://twitter.com/SFA_Athletics/status/632023709109252096

https://twitter.com/nfl/status/632026275759022080

Gus Johnson R:10:YDS:30:TD:1
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMVlhnwUsAAKhYa.jpg
Gave them the Axe!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMVlqlqUkAAOC-c.jpg

[Kemo]

Zach Zenner's line for his first preseason game with the Lions:

13 carriers for 55 yards (4.2 ypc) and 1 reception for 1 yard. Also heard he had some nice blitz pickups as well.

[SFA 93]

Cowboys (http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/teams/page/DAL/dallas-cowboys) running back Gus Johnson (http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/players/playerpage/2009218/gus-johnson) had to leave Thursday's preseason game early after sustaining an AC joint separation in his shoulder (https://twitter.com/nickeatman/status/632057458769313792), reports the team's official website.

Tough break for Gus.

[tomq04]

Cowboys (http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/teams/page/DAL/dallas-cowboys) running back Gus Johnson (http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/players/playerpage/2009218/gus-johnson) had to leave Thursday's preseason game early after sustaining an AC joint separation in his shoulder (https://twitter.com/nickeatman/status/632057458769313792), reports the team's official website.

Tough break for Gus.

That sucks!

[BEAR]

Cowboys (http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/teams/page/DAL/dallas-cowboys) running back Gus Johnson (http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/players/playerpage/2009218/gus-johnson) had to leave Thursday's preseason game early after sustaining an AC joint separation in his shoulder (https://twitter.com/nickeatman/status/632057458769313792), reports the team's official website.

Tough break for Gus.

I watched him make those up the middle runs. Kinda confusing since he could bounce it outside so easily and gained 5+ yards a carry. But that's Cowboy football for you. When they had the ball on the 6 (?) yard line and he was lined up in the backfield I told my son watch this, Gus is going to run it straight in the endzone. Touchdown Gus! He kept moving his legs. That's what killed many SLC teams when they played him. Hope he recovers quickly. The twittesphere is already saying he's going to get cut because of it.


On a Bear note, former T.E. Chase Dixon had a good night for the Redskins. One reception went for 17 yards if I remember correctly.

Tonight we get to see WR Dezmin Lewis hit the field for the Buffalo Bills.

[SFA 93]

Good news...Dallas News is reporting that he is OK and will be fine to go. Gus said nothing serious and will be ready to go.

[BEAR]

Good news...Dallas News is reporting that he is OK and will be fine to go. Gus said nothing serious and will be ready to go.

Interesting. Spin since they are in RB depth trouble? Good news if not. I know a Cowboy employee. I'll ask him to get the dirt for you. But I hope its true. He was just a few steps away from breaking one for massive yards last night.

[clenz]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/08/16/grades-for-chiefs-cardinals/[/url]

"We didn't have an opportunity to see third-round pick RB David Johnson, but his collegiate teammate NT Xavier Williams shined. The undrafted rookie out of Northern Iowa impressed in the trenches with two run stops and a pressure to help lead him to the Cardinals highest grade of the game."

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[Rollbird5]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/08/16/grades-for-chiefs-cardinals/[/url]

"We didn't have an opportunity to see third-round pick RB David Johnson, but his collegiate teammate NT Xavier Williams shined. The undrafted rookie out of Northern Iowa impressed in the trenches with two run stops and a pressure to help lead him to the Cardinals highest grade of the game."

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Clenz do you know why he didn't get drafted? Still surprising to me as he looked like a stud last year, good to see that he played well tho!

[clenz]

Clenz do you know why he didn't get drafted? Still surprising to me as he looked like a stud last year, good to see that he played well tho!
If I had to guess it was a height thing. If he was 6'4 he'd have been drafted. At 6'2 he wasn't.

That old saying of you can't coach size is used a lot more than not when looking at late round picks and 2 guys of similar talent. The more prototype size will almost always get the nod

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[SFA 93]

Gus Johnson 3 carries for 24 yards and 1 catch for 5 yards against the 49ers.

[clenz]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNLwA6AUcAAoIkX.jpgA year shy of its 10th birthday, University of Phoenix Stadium has accommodated a variety of events -- football, of course; soccer, basketball, conventions, trade shows, etc.

But Saturday night is believed to be the first time someone staged a dance competition there.


At least that’s how Cardinals coach Bruce Arians viewed running back David Johnson’s first few rushing attempts against the Chargers.


After Johnson’s initial series, coaches reminded him that the goal lines were at the north and south ends of the stadium, not east and west.


“We had a nice talk about dancing,” Arians said. “He can go out on 'Dancing With the Stars' if he wants to dance. I thought he ran really, really well after that.”

Johnson gained 66 yards on 13 carries, a 5.1-yard average, all in the first half. But his first three carries went for 2 and 3 yards after Johnson didn’t read blocks and tried to bounce outside.


That’s not uncommon for rookie running backs, Arians said.


“That’s what they do in college,” he said. “They can usually outrun corners and linebackers. That’s not going to happen here.”


To his credit, Johnson adjusted quickly. When he needed to, he planted a foot and moved upfield. At 6-feet-1 and 224 pounds, Johnson creates considerable momentum, and he displayed a strong stiff-arm in the 22-19 loss to the Chargers.


“I think it took him until his third run to just kind of get that rookie rust off,” quarterback Carson Palmer said. “He had a couple runs early that I got on him about.


“And then, the lights went on and he figured, ‘All right, it’s time.’ And he stuck his nose up there and showed some explosion, a stiff-arm a couple different plays, the athleticism we’ve been waiting to see.”


Johnson returned to practice last week after suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp. It was his first time in full pads since the Senior Bowl in January.

His performance on Saturday alleviated some of the concerns the Cardinals had at running back.


Johnson, Andre Ellington and Marion Grice missed significant time in camp with hamstring injuries, which prompted the team to sign veteran Chris Johnson last week.


On the last play of practice on Thursday, Chris Johnson pulled a hamstring and is expected to miss a week or two.


At least for now, it’s David Johnson who is backing up Ellington, which is what the Cardinals envisioned when they drafted Johnson in the third round.


“Each carry definitely helped me,” Johnson said. “I think I was just a little bit excited at the beginning of the game, a little nervous. (Coach) said just hit the hole, go north and south. He kept it straight-forward.


“I try not to get my head too big, because that’s when it starts going wrong.”

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/a282e90e9db7dd885171d5de8e66e58d9ed05143/c=211-0-3104-2175&r=x513&c=680x510/local/-/media/2015/08/23/Phoenix/Phoenix/635758848524411656-59.jpg
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http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/08/23/arizona-cardinals-rookie-rb-david-johnson-runs-better-than-he-dances/32237815/


After his third run it was like watching him at UNI all over again. The TV guys were GUSHING over his athletic ability and what he can do

[Bisonoline]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNLwA6AUcAAoIkX.jpgA year shy of its 10th birthday, University of Phoenix Stadium has accommodated a variety of events -- football, of course; soccer, basketball, conventions, trade shows, etc.

But Saturday night is believed to be the first time someone staged a dance competition there.


At least that’s how Cardinals coach Bruce Arians viewed running back David Johnson’s first few rushing attempts against the Chargers.


After Johnson’s initial series, coaches reminded him that the goal lines were at the north and south ends of the stadium, not east and west.


“We had a nice talk about dancing,” Arians said. “He can go out on 'Dancing With the Stars' if he wants to dance. I thought he ran really, really well after that.”

Johnson gained 66 yards on 13 carries, a 5.1-yard average, all in the first half. But his first three carries went for 2 and 3 yards after Johnson didn’t read blocks and tried to bounce outside.


That’s not uncommon for rookie running backs, Arians said.


“That’s what they do in college,” he said. “They can usually outrun corners and linebackers. That’s not going to happen here.”


To his credit, Johnson adjusted quickly. When he needed to, he planted a foot and moved upfield. At 6-feet-1 and 224 pounds, Johnson creates considerable momentum, and he displayed a strong stiff-arm in the 22-19 loss to the Chargers.


“I think it took him until his third run to just kind of get that rookie rust off,” quarterback Carson Palmer said. “He had a couple runs early that I got on him about.


“And then, the lights went on and he figured, ‘All right, it’s time.’ And he stuck his nose up there and showed some explosion, a stiff-arm a couple different plays, the athleticism we’ve been waiting to see.”


Johnson returned to practice last week after suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp. It was his first time in full pads since the Senior Bowl in January.

His performance on Saturday alleviated some of the concerns the Cardinals had at running back.


Johnson, Andre Ellington and Marion Grice missed significant time in camp with hamstring injuries, which prompted the team to sign veteran Chris Johnson last week.


On the last play of practice on Thursday, Chris Johnson pulled a hamstring and is expected to miss a week or two.


At least for now, it’s David Johnson who is backing up Ellington, which is what the Cardinals envisioned when they drafted Johnson in the third round.


“Each carry definitely helped me,” Johnson said. “I think I was just a little bit excited at the beginning of the game, a little nervous. (Coach) said just hit the hole, go north and south. He kept it straight-forward.


“I try not to get my head too big, because that’s when it starts going wrong.”

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/a282e90e9db7dd885171d5de8e66e58d9ed05143/c=211-0-3104-2175&r=x513&c=680x510/local/-/media/2015/08/23/Phoenix/Phoenix/635758848524411656-59.jpg
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http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/08/23/arizona-cardinals-rookie-rb-david-johnson-runs-better-than-he-dances/32237815/


After his third run it was like watching him at UNI all over again. The TV guys were GUSHING over his athletic ability and what he can do

Hes 6-1? I thought he was taller than that.

[clenz]

Hes 6-1? I thought he was taller than that.
He looks taller, he really does.

If he was 6'3 he'd be a damn good WR

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[Bam]

EKU TE Matt Lengel in Bengals camp:

http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/Lengel-looking-to-earn-a-spot-on-the-Bengals-322893411.html

[eiu1999]

Not 2015, but WR Erik Lora signs with Jacksonville

http://www.eiupanthers.com/news/2015/8/24/FB_0824155953.aspx

[CFBfan]

He looks taller, he really does.

If he was 6'3 he'd be a damn good WR

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and if my aunt had a ______ she'd be my uncle

[UAalum72]

Albany TE Brian Parker caught one pass for 14 yards for San Diego vs. Arizona last Saturday

[SFA 93]

Gus from 21 yards out TD Cowboys! Throw up the axe!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COBlev1VAAAvZrl.png
https://twitter.com/SomosCowboys/status/639618123356770304

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/639629425399586816

R:16;YDS:68;AVG:4.2;TD:1

[TheKingpin28]

Don't know if we count Taylor Heinicke as he graduated from FBS but started FCS. He put on a nice showing tonight:

27/41
279 Passing Yds
2 TDs
0 INTs

He had great composure and I thought he was going to lead a great 4th Q comeback. Not a Vikings fan (even if I live in Fargo) but was impressed. Don't worry, I'm not a fan of any NFC North teams or the Broncos

[SFA 93]

http://www.dallascowboys.com/sites/dallascowboys.com/files/styles/borealis_article_image_respondlarge/public/field/image/20150903_hou_dal_quickies138.jpg?itok=3pnwukGk

[SFA 93]

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/files/2015/09/G21.jpg
Gus got released in the final cut.

The Dallas Cowboys released undrafted rookie running back Gus Johnson on Friday afternoon as the club works to get to the 53-man roster limit by the 3 p.m. Saturday deadline, according to a source.
Johnson started the first and fourth preseason game for the Cowboys. He had a nice 21-yard touchdown run down the sideline in the Cowboys’ preseason finale Thursday night against Houston at AT&T Stadium.
Johnson, undrafted out of Stephen F. Austin, led the Cowboys in rushing in the preseason with 37 carries for 139 yards and two touchdowns.
The Cowboys would like to re-sign him to their practice squad Sunday if he clears waivers with no other team signing him to their final roster.

Win win for Johnson as the Cowboys want him back on their practice squad or he could get picked up by another team. Either way he gets paid nicely.

[tomq04]

Jake Rodgers (EWU Tackle) hasn't been released yet as far as I can tell.

[SFA 93]

You represented SFA well Gus! Axe'Em Jacks!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COFnfjLWgAAXnw1.jpg

[clenz]

UNI's David Johnson and Xavier Williams both make Arizona's final 53

[Texas]

That's probably why they cut the poor guy.


You represented SFA well Gus! Axe'Em Jacks!

[chattanoogamocs]

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Davis Tull is still finding his way at the NFL level. The Saints’ new outside linebacker, a fifth-round pick from Chattanooga, has only been able to learn on the field for the past couple of weeks, a product of surgery to repair a torn labrum back in college.
But Tull was able to flash a few of the skills that made him a coveted small-school prospect in the draft on Thursday night against Green Bay, particularly on the pass rush. On one play, Tull blew past the Packers right tackle and came away with a sack.

FULL ARTICLE: http://blogs.theadvocate.com/blackandgold/2015/09/04/saints-rookie-davis-tull-flashes-a-few-glimpses-in-green-bay/

[Rollbird5]

Cam Meredith (ISU) makes the Chicago Bears 53 man roster

[jacksfan29]

Zach Zenner makes Lion's roster

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/05/preseason-star-zach-zenner-makes-it-as-lions-get-down-to-53/

[BEAR]

UCAs WR Dez Lewis got cut but he's on waivers. Bills were already deep at WR so I imagine coach threw it to him that much last game so another team would pick him up or put him on the practice squad for a year. Best of luck to him!

[Missingnumber7]

Mays (Jets) Dahl (49ers) and Crockett (Packers) were all cut today.

[CasualFan]

Denzel Rice (CB) from Coastal made the Eagles' roster.

[KPSUL]

New Hampshire WR, RJ Harris and TE Harold Spears were signed to 10 man practice squads today: Harris - Saints, and Spears - Packers

Both were UDFA rookies.

[Laker]

I'll sneak a D2 guy in here- Chris Reed, offensive lineman from Minnesota State Mankato, was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.

http://msumavericks.com/news/2015/9/6/FB_0906154118.aspx

[World]

Illinois State TE James O'Shaughnessy makes Chiefs 53 man roster

[World]

Yale RB Tyler Varga makes Colts 53 man roster

[KPSUL]

From a Tweet he posted, looks like John Crockett was signed by the Packers to their Practice Squad.

Also saw another one indicating Dez Lewis was signed to the Bill's Practice Squad.