OFFICIAL 2014 UDFA Thread
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Isaiah Crowell (RB):
Analysis
Strengths
Good vision and run strength -- runs hard and has a knack for finding seams. Presses the line of scrimmage and shows nice short-area burst to attack the outside.
Weaknesses
Average balance and tackle-breaking power. Cannot make his own holes and goes down too easy on contact, especially inside. Minimal receiving production. Soft, disinterested pass protector. Lacks top finishing speed. Effort waned late in games. Beats to the tune of his own drummer. Extremely immature and has a history of off-field issues. Can be difficult to coach.
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line
An adequate-sized back with the run instincts and perimeter running skills to compete for a job in a situational role if he learns to commit himself to the process and figures out what it means to be a pro.
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Blake Jackson (TE):
Strengths
Big, athletic-looking target with unique bulk and thickness. Works inside and posts up defenders. Can make the difficult snag.
Weaknesses
Very marginal production. Has underachiever tendencies. Does not play with urgency and gives up on plays too easily. Not a consistent catcher and does not play with confidence. Shows only one gear. Ran a limited route tree with little polish. Straight-linish and tight-hipped.
Draft Projection
Undrafted free agent
Bottom Line
Good-sized, athletic, underachieving, college receiver who saw a diminished role in a spread offense as a senior. Best chance in the pros might come proving that he could handle H-Back responsibilities.
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Connor Shaw (QB):
Analysis
Strengths
Fine touch and accuracy. Very good mobility and movement in the pocket. Tough and gritty competitor. Produced a rare 24-1 TD-INT ratio as a senior and cut down on mental mistakes that characterized his play earlier in his career. Workaholic, gym rat. Extremely determined. Vocal presence. Smart and instinctive -- is the son of a coach and understands football concepts. Plays through pain. Has a 27-5 career starting record, has rallied his team to victory off the bench and carries a calm, confident, poised field presence. Mentally and physically tough. Three-year starter in the SEC.
Weaknesses
Is undersized and injury-prone with multiple foot and shoulder injuries. Played in a non-traditional, gimmicky offense featuring many simple reads and has a tendency to birddog his primary target. Operated heavily out of the shotgun, and mechanics will require seasoning. Average arm strength -- does not generate velocity on the move and comes up short on the deep ball. Can be too jittery vs. pressure and quick to tuck and run. Was the only passer who could not bust past 50 miles per hour on the radar gun at the combine (very marginal ball speed).
Draft Projection
Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line
Lacks prototype measurements and arm talent and played in a high-percentage, dink-and-dunk passing game that has not translated well to the pros, yet possesses the intangibles, toughness, football intelligence and escapability to warrant developing. Is the type of player scouts root for. A Jeff Garcia, make-it type quarterback likely to will his way into a job.
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We have a shitload of RB's now going to camp. what is the normal # of RB's typical at camp?
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Blake Jackson (TE):
Strengths
Big, athletic-looking target with unique bulk and thickness. Works inside and posts up defenders. Can make the difficult snag.
Weaknesses
Very marginal production. Has underachiever tendencies. Does not play with urgency and gives up on plays too easily. Not a consistent catcher and does not play with confidence. Shows only one gear. Ran a limited route tree with little polish. Straight-linish and tight-hipped.
Draft Projection
Undrafted free agent
Bottom Line
Good-sized, athletic, underachieving, college receiver who saw a diminished role in a spread offense as a senior. Best chance in the pros might come proving that he could handle H-Back responsibilities.
Blake Jackson (TE):
Strengths
Big, athletic-looking target with unique bulk and thickness. Works inside and posts up defenders. Can make the difficult snag.
Weaknesses
Very marginal production. Has underachiever tendencies. Does not play with urgency and gives up on plays too easily. Not a consistent catcher and does not play with confidence. Shows only one gear. Ran a limited route tree with little polish. Straight-linish and tight-hipped.
Draft Projection
Undrafted free agent
Bottom Line
Good-sized, athletic, underachieving, college receiver who saw a diminished role in a spread offense as a senior. Best chance in the pros might come proving that he could handle H-Back responsibilities.
This guy had rally good production in 2012, but nothing after 3 games in 2013. I guess he had some sort of major injury. His Teammate DT Barnett was all Big 12 the past two seasons. Big run stuffer type of player.
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We have a shitload of RB's now going to camp. what is the normal # of RB's typical at camp?
We have a shitload of RB's now going to camp. what is the normal # of RB's typical at camp?
I'm expecting us to start cutting lose RB on the roster in the next few days. We can agree to contracts with UDFA right now even without the room on the roster (or so I believe) as long as we end up making the room for them before they actually put pen to paper.
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S Robert Nelson - Arizona St, just added to front page.
6 INT last season, ran a 4.4 at his pro day, all Big 12 Selection.
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with everyone on the list....... other than Jones I have no idea who they are. Any good insight from any of you who WATCHED them play? I can read their profiles online and strengths and weaknesses.. What are your guys thoughts?
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with everyone on the list....... other than Jones I have no idea who they are. Any good insight from any of you who WATCHED them play? I can read their profiles online and strengths and weaknesses.. What are your guys thoughts?
with everyone on the list....... other than Jones I have no idea who they are. Any good insight from any of you who WATCHED them play? I can read their profiles online and strengths and weaknesses.. What are your guys thoughts?
Sneed is as avertised. Watched one game last year when I went to visit my sisters at Ball State and again when the played the buckeyes two years back.
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Damn... quite a list... at least quantity-wise.
Did we add this many this fast last year? or ever?
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
so when does the season start again. kinda excited.
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Damn... quite a list... at least quantity-wise.
Did we add this many this fast last year? or ever?
Damn... quite a list.
Did we add this many this fast last year? or ever?
Farmer is the shit. If the Gordon news hadn't sobered us we'd be talking about what a credible job this guy did first time out of the chute.
We have our shit together ... and a common plan and direction for once.
Zombo
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DT Jaccobi McDaniel - Florida St
S Jason Hendricks - Pittsburgh
Camp Invites
RB Jourdan Brooks (UDFA Two Years Ago, invited for tryout)
S Nickoe Whitley - Mississippi St
Being added to front page
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We picked up the QB from Troy?
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QB Corey Robinson - Troy
updated on front page
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This looks to be a helpful link :
http://www.draftbrowns.com/2014/05/2014-cleveland-browns-undrafted-free-agents/
So far:
2014 Cleveland Browns Undrafted Free Agents May 10th, 2014
This is where you can find all of the Cleveland Browns’ undrafted free agent signings. Please take note that the signings are all rumored and have not been confirmed by the Browns yet.
Willie Snead IV, Wide Receiver, Ball State
Anthony Dima, Offensive Lineman, University of Massachusetts
Ray Agnew, Fullback, Southern Illinois University
Kenny Shaw, Wide Receiver, Florida State
Chandler Jones, Wide Receiver, San Jose State
Connor Shaw, Quarterback, South Carolina
Carlo Calabrese, Inside Linebacker, Notre Dame
Calvin Barnett, Defensive Tackle, Oklahoma State
Isaiah Crowell, Running Back, Alabama State
Blake Jackson, Tight End, Oklahoma State
Jacques Washington, Safety, Iowa State
Alex Bazzie, Linebacker, Marshall
Christo Lisika, Outside Linebacker, South Nazarene
Robert Nelson, Cornerback, Arizona State
Nickoe Whitley, Safety, Mississippi State
Jason Hendricks, Safety, Pittsburgh
Greg Blair, Inside Linebacker, Cincinnati
Corey Robinson, Quarterback, Troy
Gerald Ford, Wide Receiver, Valdosta State
Jacobbi McDaniel, Defensive Tackle, Florida State
Taylor Gabriel, Wide Receiver, Abilene Christian
Antonio Gillespie, Defensive Tackle, Troy
Michael Philipp, Offensive Lineman, Oregon State
Jonathan Krause, Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt
K’Waun Williams, Defensive Back, Pittsburgh
Zane Fakes, Tight End, Ball State
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knew the UDFA list was going to be big. glad we have Farmer
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