Small school propects to fill the top draft needs for all 32 Teams
While most teams will fill their needs with Division One (FBS)
players, if the player they want is gone or they just want to create
competition, here are some non-FBS players to consider.
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Needs: Linebacker,
defensive end, defensive tackle
Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, 6-2 242, MLB OLB
One of the nation's elite linebackers during the past few seasons,
Rhodes is a three-time first-team All-CAA selection was the lone Football
Championship Subdivision (FCS) player selected to the 2015 Butkus Award Watch
List. In addition to being invited to play in the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl,
he finished his collegiate career with 341 tackles, which ranks fifth on
W&M's all-time list. Additionally, he is one of just 11 Tribe players to be
named a two-time team captain in the program's 122-year history.
Matt Judon, Grand Valley State, 6-5
255, DE
2015 recipient of the Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award. Also
voted the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year, leads the nation, regardless of
division, in sacks with 20. Was just a half-sack away from the single-season
Division II record and has the 6-most sacks in the history of college football.
His 23.5 TFLs totaling 134 yards are fourthmost in Division II. Piled up 70
tackles, three passes defended, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and
8 QBHs.
David Onyemata, Manitoba, 6-3
300, DT
At CFL Combine, pressed 33 reps on the bench press and ran a 5.06
40-yard dash. Finished his fourth season at Manitoba in 2015 and was selected
as the J.P. Metras Trophy winner, which is presented to the Outstanding Down
Lineman of the Year in CIS Football. He was also named a CIS first-team
All-Canadian at the defensive tackle position (the first time for him to earn
this CIS recognition) as well as a Canada West All-Star Team selection.
Miami
Dolphins
Needs: Cornerback, running back, guard
Deiondre
Hall, Northern Iowa, 6-2 190, CB
WR
Racked up numerous awards during the 2015 season, including earning spots on
seven different All-American teams. He is a three-time all-conference selection
and was named the 2015 MVFC Defensive Player of the Year. Played anything from
cornerback to wide receiver during his time in Cedar Falls, showing his
athleticism and adaptability. Has a combination of speed and quickness that
allows him to be versatile in the hybrid position. Has a tall, athletic frame
with the rare arm length. His rangy, long-stride allows him to cover a large
surface area and catch ballcarriers from behind.
Cameron McDondle, Colorado State-Pueblo, 5-7 205, RB AP
Harlon Hill Trophy finalist, AP
Little All-America First Team, D2CCA All-America First Team, D2CCA All-Super
Region Four First Team, RMAC Offensive Player of the Year and an All-RMAC First
Team selection. Ranks second in NCAA Division II in rushing yards (2,235),
rushing yards per game (171.9) and rushing TDs (24). Sits third nationally in
rush yards per carry (7.4), sixth in all-purpose yards (177.85) and 10th in
scoring (11.1). The yards total in 2015 is a program record, while he also owns
the program record for TDs in a season (24) and in a career (60), Holds the
single-season scoring record (144) and Oct. 24 against then-No. 7 Colorado
School of Mines, he rushed for 308 yards, a new program best. His total rushing
yards this season ranks eighth on NCAA Division II all-time season yards list,
while it is second most on the RMAC single-season chart. His rushing TDs total
is fourth in a single season in conference history. Combined with brother
Bernard to total 3,674 rushing yards to establish the new NCAA Division II
record for most yards gained by two players, same team in a season (Previous
record was 3,611 set in 2004 by Pittsburg State). Rushed for 150 or more yards
in 11 of 13 games played this season. Rushed for multiple TDs in eight games
this season, which includes three TDs four times and four rushing scores at
Chadron State Oct. 17 (T-9th in DII in 2015). Totaled five rushing TDs on
carries of 70 or more yards. Reached 1,000 yards in just six games, the fastest
in program history. With 5,951 career rushing yards he is the program's leader,
second all-time in the RMAC and 16th all-time in NCAA Division II. He finished
his career with 126.6 yards per game, 56 rushing TDs and 6.6 yards per carry
(897 carries). Rushed for more than 100 yards in 31 career games, which
included 10 straight games in 2015 and 23 of the last 25 games.
Anthony Fabiano, Harvard, 6-5
290, OG
Tabbed to the All-Ivy League first team. Selected to the ECAC FCS All-Star
second team. Honored on the All-New England team. Helped the Crimson average
36.4 points per game this fall, the highest mark in the Ivy League. Harvard
also paced the Ancient Eight in total offense (474.2), passing offense (303.5)
and rushing offense (170.7).
New England Patriots
Needs: Running
back, cornerback, defensive tackle
Marshaun Coprich, Illinois
State, 5-9 205, RB RS
Adrian "AP" Peterson FCS Offensive Player of the Year
Award by College Sporting News, ended his illustrious career at Illinois State
by being honored as an All-American by several sources. Followed up a historic
junior campaign in 2014 with another stellar effort during his senior season in
2015. The two-time Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the
Year led the league in every rushing category and ranks No. 2 in the FCS in
rushing yards (1,967) and rushing yards per game (151.3), and No. 3 in points
per game (11.2). He helped Illinois State to a share of the MVFC title for a
second-consecutive season and led the Redbirds to the quarterfinals of the FCS
playoffs for the third time in the last four seasons.
DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary, 6-2
198, CB FS
A consensus Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) first-team All-American who
effectively transitioned from an all-league cornerback to one of the country's
top free safeties this season. A finalist for the 2015 STATS FCS National
Defensive Player of the Year award and a Senior Bowl invitee, Was honored as
the Colonial Athletic Association co-Defensive Player of the Year and was one
of three finalists for the Dudley Award. The first-team all-conference
selection led W&M in tackles (109) and ranked first in the league in
tackles per game among defensive backs (8.4). Additionally, he ranked tied for
second in the CAA in INTs (four) and INT return yards (124). A twotime CAA
Special Teams Player of the Week, he has also posted a pair of blocks.
Impressive career stats include 293 tackles, 10 INTs and nine blocks.
Quinn Horton, Simon
Fraser, 6-4 315, DT
Unanimous selection as GNAC All-Conference 1st Team. Big-bodied interior
lineman who can fill holes, bull rush, collapse the pocket and tackle. Helped
Canada beat the USA 23-17 in the final of the IFAF U19 World Championship in to
win the gold medal in 2012. 2015 Stats: 37 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, FF,
blocked kick.
New York Jets
Needs:
Outside linebacker, offensive line, quarterback
Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, 6-2 250, OLB
All-America selection and the CAA Co-Defensive Player of the year in 2015, led
the nation with 13.0 sacks and was tops in the CAA Football with 16.5 TFLs.
Recorded 47 tackles in 10 games, including his 13.0 sacks that are the second
most in a single season in the program’s history. He also had four games with
at least 2.0 sacks, including 3.5 against New Hampshire. Combine invitee.
Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, 6-6 310, OT OG
1st team All-America in 2014 & 2015
and Top Collegiate Offensive Lineman by the FCS Athletic Directors Association.
Former walk-on who followed a pair of NFL tackles in Paul Cornick and Billy
Turner. Made 29 of 30 possible starts at right tackle after Cornick's
departure, and moved to starting left tackle for 31 straight games after
Turner's graduation. Anchored an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks
(1.07/game) and tackles for loss (4.20/game) in the MVFC.
Vad Lee, James
Madison, 6-1 225, QB
Georgia Tech transfer. Became just the fourth University Division player in
history to win back-toback VaSID Player of the Year awards. Was one of the
premier offensive weapons in the FCS, amassing over 3,000 yards of total
offense in just eight games. Lee passed for 2,190 yards and 21 TDs while
rushing for 814 yards and eight scores to finish his final collegiate season
with 3,004 yards of offense and 29 total TDs. Missed JMU's final four games,
but at the time of his injury, the signal caller led the FCS nationally in
total offense (375.5) and completion percentage (68.3%) while also ranking
third in point responsibility (21.8) and fifth in rushing yards per carry
(7.5). He also led the CAA in passing TDs (21) and yards per play (8.6). In
JMU's 48-45 win at FBS-foe SMU, Lee became the only player in Division I
history to pass and rush for 275 yards in the same game after throwing for 289
yards and running for 276 more. He was named a two-time All-American, earning
Third Team All-American honors from STATS and was an honorable mention selection
to the College Sporting News All-America Team. Lee was voted Colonial Athletic
Association Player of the Year and became the first back-to-back winner of the
Bill Dudley Award, which is awarded annually to the best Division I player (FBS
and FCS) in Virginia.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
Needs:
Cornerback, inside linebacker, defensive end
Harlan Miller Southeastern Louisiana 6-1
180 CB FS
The second straight year that he earned All-America honors, as he
was an Associated Press third team choice as a junior. Capped his Southeastern
career with a standout senior season. On the way to becoming the first player
in school history to earn first team All-Southland Conference for three
straight seasons, Miller led the Lions with four INTs and 10 pass breakups.
Akil Blount Florida A&M 6-3
245 ILB
Has been a leader on the Rattler defense, garnering the most tackles on the
team in both years. Voted All-MEAC for his play during the past two seasons.
Son of Pittsburgh Steelers great and NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount. 2015 Stats:
75 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 2 INTs (2 TDs), PBU, QBH, FR, FF.
Noah Spence Eastern Kentucky 6-3
261 DE
Ended his junior season at EKU by being chosen as an All-American by the
Associated Press, STATS, Walter Camp Foundation and College Sporting News. He
was also chosen as the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National
Defensive Performer of the Year by College Football Performance Awards. Spence
announced in December that he will forgo his final season of collegiate
eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL draft. He finished fourth in voting for the
STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year Award and was chosen as the 2015 Ohio Valley
Conference CoDefensive Player of the Year. Made an immediate impact after
transferring from Ohio State. He finished the season ranked fourth nationally
in tackles for a loss (2.0/game), fifth in sacks (1.05/game) and 22nd in forced
fumbles per game (0.27). Had 22.5 tackles for a loss and 11.5 sacks, the
fourth-most in EKU single-season history. He also contributed 63 tackles (31
solo), 15 quarterback hurries, forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles.
He had at least one sack in nine of 11 games including 2.5 combined in two
games against FBS opponents.
Cincinnati Bengals
Needs:
Wide receiver, defensive tackle, outside linebacker
Dez Stewart Ohio
Dominican 6-2 190 WR AP
Earned First Team All-GLIAC honors as both a receiver and kick returner in
2015. He averaged a conference-best 90.3 yards receiving per game, hauling 68
passes, the second most in the league. Finished with four 100 yard receiving
games this year and set ODU's all-time receiving record with 3,197 yards, to go
along with 25 TDs and 196 receptions, ranking second in each of those
categories. Stewart also picked up CCA All-Region honors this fall.
Rupert Butcher Western
Ontario 6-4 327 DT
Had an excellent CFL combine and could not be blocked in one-on-ones as he
bested offensive lineman with a series of different moves, showing off his
quickness and swim/rip moves on numerous reps. (bomberbuzz.com)
Nick Woodman Utica
6-5 235 OLB DE
A finalist as a DE for the Cliff Harris Award presented to the top defensive
player in small college football, made his third straight Empire 8
All-Conference appearance and his second straight allconference first team
selection. 2015 D3football.com All-American, he also made his first appearance
on the D3football.com All-Region first team after being selected to the second
team in 2014. Ranked first all-time at UC in career sacks (29.5), second in
career forced fumbles (six), fifth all-time in career tackles for a loss (114),
and he is tied for first in single season tackles for a loss (20.0). He also
broke his own school-record with 13.0 sacks this past season. He ranked first
in the conference and fifth in DIII in sacks per game (1.30) and first in the
conference and eighth in DIII in tackles for a loss per game (2.0). He finished
the season with 66 total tackles, two forced fumbles, two blocked kicks, and
one touchdown.
Cleveland Browns
Needs: Quarterback,
wide receiver, offensive line
Matt Soltes East Stroudsburg 6-3 220 QB
PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Year and D2CCA Super Region 1 Offensive
Player of the Year, Soltes ranks 2nd in DII in passing yards per game (354.5
ypg) and passing TD (41) and 3rd in total offense per game (373.6 ypg). He
ranked 1st in passing yards and passing TD and 2nd in total offense at the end
of the regular season. He was 277-for-486 for 3,900 yards, 41 TD and 11 INTs
and had 78 carries for 210 yards and a TD as a senior this season. He ranks 3rd
in PSAC history in single-season passing yards per game and total offense per
game. In his career, Soltes ranks 2nd in DII history in total offense per game
(351.0) and 7th in passing yards per game (313.6), setting PSAC records in both
categories. He is tied for 2nd in DII history in career TD passes (126) and
ranks 3rd in PSAC history in career TD responsible for (133). He ranks 2nd in
PSAC history in both career total offense (14,038 - 6th in DII history) and
career passing yards (12,544 - 10th in DII history). He is also 4th in PSAC
history in career rushing yards by a quarterback (1,494). Soltes holds five DII
records - career TD passes per game (3.15), career games with 5+ TD passes
(13), games with 500 yards total offense (6), games with 600 yards total
offense (2) and is the 5th QB in DII history with 3,000 yards total offense in
all four seasons of his career. He is the 4th DII QB to throw for 12,000 yards
and rush for 1,000 yards in his career. His career pass efficiency rating
(158.1) ranks 1st among active DII QB's and 3rd in PSAC history.
Devon Price Ohio Northern 6-0
185 WR
Named 2nd Team All-America as a receiver and 1st Team All-OAC as a kick
returner and receiver. Set a school record with 89 receptions and has 1,217
receiving yards - the second highest single season total in ONU history. Ranks
1st at ONU with 244 career receptions, 3,201 receiving yards, 1,868 career
kickoff return yards and 76 kickoff returns. Also ranks 2nd all-time at ONU
with 5,539 all-purpose yards. Competed in the fifth-annual NFLPA Collegiate
Bowl.
Colin Egan Johns Hopkins 6-4
310 OG
Three-year starter at guard earned First Team All-America honors from the AFCA,
D3football.com and the Associated Press for his efforts this season. He was
also a repeat First Team All-Centennial selection and earns All-ECAC South
honors for the second consecutive year as he was a first team pick last season.
Helped form the right side of a Blue Jay offensive line that paved the way for
a unit that set school records with 45.7 points and 505.8 yards per game.
Hopkins also set a school record with 75 touchdowns in 2015.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Needs:
Cornerback, safety, defensive tackle
Eric Rawls Kentucky
State 6-3 195 CB
Tall CB who has developable skills. Decent in coverage, displayed good basic
ability. 2015 Stats: 23 tackles, 2 INTs, 4 PBUs, FR, blocked kick.
Marqui Christian Midwestern
State 6-1 200 SS FS
Won the Cliff Harris Award as the top defensive player in the country
representing Division II, Division III and the NAIA for his dominating play,
aggressiveness and hard hitting mentality. A firstteam All-American selection
by both the American Football Coaches' Association and D2CCA teams after
gaining J.V. Sikes/Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year and top
defensive back honors as a three-time, first-team All-LSC performer. Closed his
Midwestern State career as the program's all-time tackle leader with 295
including 83 this season to go along with 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack.
Impresses with his speed, intensity and excellent recognition and reaction
time. He attacks opponents with a ferocity and fearlessness and that, combined
with his size and speed, make him a powerful hitter.
Javon Hargrave SC
State 6-2 300 NT DT
Selected the SBN/Mel Blount Defensive Player of the Year two years in a row in
2015 & 2014. He also was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
Defensive Player of the Year for a second straight year. He was named to
numerous All-American teams during the post season, and in eleven games he had
43 solo tackles, 16 assists and 13.5 sacks. He was fifth in the FCS (Football
Championship Subdivision) in tackles for loss, had 11 quarterback hurries and 2
forced fumbles. Keeps surprising people.
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
Needs:
Wide receiver, tight end, offensive line
Jamaal
Jones Montana 6-1 191 WR
RS
Transfer from Washington. All-American. Became Montana's all-time leading
receiver this season, amassing 3,021 career receiving yards during his three
years as a Grizzly. 2015 Stats: 75 rec, 1217 yds, 16.2 avg, 11 TDs.
Phazan
Odom Fordham 6-8 245 TE
Took over for graduated All-American Dan Light at tight end, enjoyed
a solid first year as a starter, catching 31 passes for 407 yards (13.1
yards/catch) and six TDs. The six TDs receptions ties Odom with Light and
Stephen Skelton for the school record by a tight end.
Charles
Vaillancourt Laval 6-4 325 OL
One of the most decorated offensive lineman in CIS football history. In four
seasons with Laval, he helped the team capture a pair of Vanier Cup titles, was
named an all-Canadian every year – including first-team selections each of the
past three campaigns – and this fall was the RSEQ conference nominee for the
J.P. Metras Trophy as the nation’s best down lineman. Considered the most
pro-ready offensive lineman at the CFL combine.
Indianapolis Colts
Needs:
Offensive line, linebacker, running back
Cole Toner Harvard 6-7
300 OT
Multiple All-American honors. At the combine ran a 5.32 40-yard dash. Toner hit
22 reps on the bench press and jumped 103.0 inches in the board jump. In the
3-cone dill, Toner posted a 7.88 second speed and finished the 20-yard shuttle
in 4.59 seconds.
Donnie Dulaney Marian 6-3
245 OLB
1st Team All-MSFA Mideast League as an undersized DE. Quick, instinctive with
relentless desire to get into opposing backfield. Part of two national
championships and three national championship game appearances. 2015 Stats: 45
tackles, 11.5 TFLs, 10 sacks, INT, PBU, 20 QBHs, FR, 2 FF.
Mason Zurek Wabash 6-0 225 RB
All-American and selected the North Coast Athletic Conference Offensive Player
of the Year in addition to receiving first team all-conference honors for the
second season in a row. He started all 13 games for the 12-1 Little Giants, his
first season to serve as the starting running back. Rushed for 2,011 yards this
year, setting a new Wabash single-season record in becoming the first Little
Giants player to top 2,000 yards in a year, and ranks second in the nation in
total rushing and sixth in rushing yards per game (154.7) through the NCAA
Division III semifinals. He also ran for a schoolrecord 23 TDs, seventh best
among Division III players this year. He ranks 17th in all-purpose yards
(166.92 ypg) and 24th in yards per carry (6.49). Zurek set a new Wabash record
for game with at least 100 rushing yards, eclipsing the mark 10 times. Zurek,
the D3football.com North Region Offensive Player of the Year, set Wabash career
records for rushing yards (3,379) and average yards per carry (6.55). He tied
for second in career rushing TDs with 40 and ranks third in career rushing
yards per game with 93.9, all despite only starting as a senior and playing in
just 11 games as a freshman and sophomore.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Needs:
Defensive end, linebacker, offensive line
Jonathan Woodard Central
Arkansas 6-6 275 DE
Was the 2012 SLC Freshman of the Year and 2014 Defensive Player of the Year. He
finished this season with 10.5 TFLs and 5.5 sacks to break the school career
record in both categories. Finished his career with 30.5 sacks and 53 TFLs.
Wound up in the top 10 in the league in both sacks and TFLs, even with all the
attention he received. And he led a defense that for a big part of the season
was No. 1 in the league in rush defense.
Tony Ballon Lock
Haven 6-1 230 OLB ILB
A 2015 NCAA Division II All-Super Region I selection and First Team
All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East First Team pick, led the
PSAC in tackles with 109 (1st tackles per game, 9.9). He tallied double-digit
tackles in seven of 11 games, including 14 vs. Shippensburg. He recorded
nine-plus stops in all, but one game this past season.
Josh James Carroll
College 6-6 315 OT
Named to the American Football Coaches Association All-America First-Team.
Started every game for the Saints this season and 44 over his career at
Carroll. He was a mainstay at the left tackle position in all four years at
Carroll. He started every season and earned Frontier Conference AllConference
First-Team honors during his junior and senior years.
Tennessee Titans
Needs:
Right tackle, cornerback, wide receiver
Rowan Cade Johns Hopkins 6-8
335 OT
A repeat honoree on the All-ECAC team as he earned second team honors in 2014.
Like Egan, this is the latest in a long line of honors for Cade this season as
he also earned Second Team CoSIDA Academic All-America, Second Team
D3football.com All-South and First Team All-Centennial Conference honors.
Helped form the right side of a Blue Jay offensive line that paved the way for
a unit that set school records with 45.7 points and 505.8 yards per game.
Hopkins also set a school record with 75 touchdowns in 2015.
Michael Jordan Missouri Western 6-0
190 CB FS
A finalist for the Cliff Harris Award, given to the nation's top small-college
defensive player. finished the regular season second in all of Division II
football with 22 passes defended. His 16 career INTs tied him for second on the
career list at Missouri Western. Named unanimous first team All-MIAA, first
team AFCA All-American and first team D2CCA All-American. Was also named to the
AFCA and AP All-America teams last season. One of just two Division II
participants in the East-West Shrine Bowl. MIAA ROY 2012.
Wendall Williams Cumberlands (KY) 5-10 175 WR
NAIA 2nd Team All-American Kick Returner. Helped the Patriots to a 7-3 season
in 2015 with numerous returns for touchdowns, as well as leading the team in
receiving. Wendall would end the season with 24 kickoff returns for 777 yards,
averaging 32.4 yards per return and 3 touchdowns. His most memorable game of
the season was against NCAA Division II CarsonNewman University, where Williams
would return 5 kicks for 287 yards and 2 TDs, which set a new NAIA single game
record for most kick return yards. His 2 touchdowns also tied the record for
kick return touchdowns in a single game. Offensively, Williams would add 204
yards rushing, 457 yards receiving, 141 yards in punt returns, and 12 total
touchdowns.
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Needs:
Offensive line, quarterback, safety
Zack Martinez Colorado
State-Pueblo 6-6 301 OT
Started all 14 games at left tackle. D2CCA All-America First Team, D2CCA
All-Super Region Four First Team, All-RMAC First Team member. Helped guide a
ThunderWolves rushing attack that ranks sixth nationally with 291.0 yards per
game. Contributed to Pack rushing attack that became just the fourth in NCAA
Division II history to produce both a 2,000 yard rusher and a 1,000 yard rusher
in the same season. Guided Harlon Hill finalist running back Cameron McDondle
and combined with brother Bernard McDondle for an NCAA record for rushing yards
by two backs on the same team (3,674 yards). The offensive line allowed 19
sacks (-128 yards) to rank No. 29 nationally (1.36 in sacks per game). A
two-time all-region performer and three-time All-RMAC First Team member.
Jason Vander Laan Ferris
State 6-4 244 QB
Presented the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy as the top NCAA Division II player for
the second consecutive year. Became the greatest rushing quarterback in NCAA
college football history at any level, concluding his career with 5,953 total
yards on the ground. He also became the first player in NCAA history to top
1,000 yards rushing and passing for four consecutive seasons. The four-year
starting quarterback finished with more than 14,000 yards of total offense and
ranks as the GLIAC's all-time leader in career yardage while setting numerous
other school and league marks. His 81 career rushing TD's are the second-most
by a QB in the history of college football and represent the most in NCAA
Division II history. The two-time GLIAC Player of the Year and three-time
AllAmerican finished his senior campaign passing for 2,625 yards and 27 TDs
while rushing for 1,542 yards and 24 more scores. Completed 65.6% of his
passes.
Miles Killebrew Southern
Utah 6-3 217 SS
Lines up as a box safety and he delivers some "wow" hits in just
about every game.Has speed and explosiveness; last spring, scouts timed him in
the mid-4.4s at close to 230 pounds. He's since dropped his weight to around
217 pounds. High character player. Has the distinction of making allBig Sky at
multiple positions this fall. Made the 1st team as a safety and he made the 2nd
team for special teams players. Led the Thunderbirds this season with 123
tackles, 3rd highest total in the Big Sky, 66 of them solo, for an average of
11.2 tackles/ game. Also had 7 PBUs.
Kansas City Chiefs
Needs:
Cornerback, wide receiver, guard
Josh Atkinson
Azusa Pacific 6-0 193 CB
Played for three years at Notre Dame as a cornerback under head coach Brian
Kelly and also competed in indoor and outdoor track & field as a sprinter.
Finished in the GNAC’s top-five in INTs (3) and passes defended (10),
registering all three picks in the first five games and five of his seven
breakups in the final five-game stretch. All-GNAC.
Paul McRoberts Southeast
Missouri St 6-3 197 WR
Earned first-team All-OVC honors for the second-straight year. He made 76
catches for 940 yards and nine TDs, averaging 12.4 yards per catch. McRoberts
broke Southeast's all-time career record in receiving TDs (29) and had four
100-yard receiving games. Made his debut as a punt returner, where he led the
team with 162 yards on 14 returns, and ran back a punt 69 yards for a TD. He
ranked 13th in the Football Championship Subdivision receiving TDs and 17th in
receiving yards. McRoberts finished his outstanding Southeast career with 2,435
receiving yards, third-most in school history.
Philippe
Gagnon Laval 6-4 311 OL
Two-time 2nd Team All-Canadian. Did 40 reps of 225 at CFL Combine. Used often
as a puller and in the screen game, Gagnon is viewed as a smart, athletic
player.
Oakland Raiders
Needs:
Safety, running back, inside linebacker
Tim Kilfoy Northern Iowa 6-1
200 SS
Honorable mention member of the Fabulous Fifty, finished his career with 197
tackles, 7.5 TFL, seven interceptions, nine pass breakups, three forced fumbles
and three fumble recoveries. He is a two-time All-American this postseason,
also earning first-team All-MVFC honors. Kilfoy was a fouryear starter for the
Panthers. He had 119 interception return yards in 2015, ranking him eighth
alltime at UNI in return yards in a season, also tying for second all-time in
career pick-sixes.
Darnell Sankey Sacramento State 6-2
250 ILB FB
Named first team FCS All-America by STATS, Inc., and College Madness and second
team by the Associated Press. also earned first team all-Big Sky honors at
linebacker. Led the conference and finished second nationally with 13.9 tackles
per game. Finished one tackle shy of the school record with 153 stops. had at
least 10 tackles in nine of the 11 games despite playing the entire season with
a broken right hand. Had 9.0 tackles-for-loss and 3.5 sacks with a forced
fumble and five pass breakups. Set the school record and led the nation with 27
tackles at Weber State. Had 18 tackles against Idaho State, 17 against UC Davis
and 15 against Idaho State. Served as a team captain. Was invited to play in
the NFLPA Game following the season.
Mercer
Timmis Calgary 6-1 220 RB
On the most recent CFL prospect rankings he's the highest-ranked tailback on
the list. Earned first team CIS All-Canadian status for a third straight season
last month, compiling 666 yards on 80 carries in just six games during the
regular season. He is the Dinos' all-time touchdown leader and sits third on
the school's all-time rushing list with 2,984 yards through four seasons.
San Diego Chargers
Needs:
Defensive tackle, offensive line, safety
Devaunte
Sigler Jacksonville State 6-3 311 DT DE
Auburn transfer. Dismissed from Auburn for an undisclosed violation of team
rules. Invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. A second-team All-Ohio Valley
Conference selection as a senior despite missing most the season with injuries.
He still recorded 32 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss and two sacks, while
also breaking up four passes. He diverted opposing offenses on a defensive unit
that ranked 12th nationally and first in the OVC in total defense. As a junior
in 2014, he grabbed multiple All-America honors and was named the Ohio Valley
Conference Defensive Player of the Year after leading the JSU defensive linemen
with 37 tackles, nine for a loss and 3.5 sacks. A fast, quick guy that looks
like a basketball guy running around there at 300 lbs.
Nick Richter Richmond 6-6
305 OT C
Multiple All-American honors in 2015, was the anchor of the Richmond offensive
line during the record-breaking 2015 season. He helped guide the Spiders to a
10-4 record and their first appearance in the FCS Semifinals since the 2008
season. Runners behind Ritcher’s line collected 2,673 yards combined while
first-year QB Kyle Lauletta had the time to throw for 3,598 yards which rank
second in a single season in program history. Over the last four seasons,
Ritcher has been a part of 33 Spider victories after using a redshirt as a true
freshman. He earned First Team CAA All-Conference in 2015 as well.
Santavious Bryant Shorter 6-1 205 SS
Brought his career at Shorter, one that saw him start in the Hawks' secondary
for all four years, to a close claiming his first-ever Gulf South Conference
postseason honor and All-American recognition thanks to a performance this
season that saw him make plays all over the field. The sturdy safety wound up
as the Hawks' third-leading tackler this year coming up with 38 solo tackles
and 22 assists, and led the team with five pass break-ups and seven tackles for
losses while notching two sacks. Bryant also had an interception, recovered a
fumble and forced a fumble, and capped his career recording 124 career solo
tackles and 66 assists.
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Needs:
Defensive end, cornerback, quarterback
Clayton Callicutt Angelo State 6-4 275 DE DT
4.90/40, LSC ROY '12. Was two-time LSC Defensive Lineman of the Year and led
the LSC in sacks (11.5) and TFLs (21.0). He recorded 11.5 sacks and became the
ASU leader for career sacks with 31.5. Finished the season at No. 11 in sacks
per game (1.05) and No. 15 in TFLs per game (1.9) nationally. Was also an AFCA
All-American, D2CCCA All-Region selection and an All-LSC first team member. He
was a 2014 D2Football.com All-American and Beyond Sports Network All-American.
LeShaun Sims Southern Utah
6-0 200 CB FS
1st Team All-Big Sky. Came up with 51 tackles during the 2015 campaign, 28 of
them solo tackles. Sims also had 2.5 tackles-for-loss and two INTs. He added 10
pass breakups and 12 pass deflections over the season, and forced one fumble.
John Gibbs, Jr. Alcorn State 6-6 220 QB Ath
Flourished in Braves’ ” Read Option” attack. Has a Cam Newton build and has a
cannon for an arm. Displays an ability to get outside the pocket whenever the
play breaks down or take off and pick up first downs with designed runs. 2014
SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and All-American. Suffered lower leg injury
in October. 2015 Stats: 7 games, 62 comp, 91 comp, 0 INTs, 68.13 %, 748 yds, 5
TDs; 53 rushes, 295 yds, 5.6 avg, 8 TDs.
New York Giants
Needs:
Defensive end, cornerback, offensive line
Ugonna Awuruonye Campbell 6-5
260 DE
Repeat First Team All-PFL member, posted 54 tackles with 9.0 tackles for loss,
including 6.0 sacks in 2015. Was named STATS FCS National Defensive Player of
the Week after posting 3.0 sacks and 10 tackles in a win over Drake. He finishes
his CU career as the Camels' all-time leader in tackles for loss (34.5), yards
from tackles for loss (173), sacks (20.5) and yards from sacks (120).
Leondre Simmon St. Lawrence 6-1
180 CB WR
Simmon capped his football career at St. Lawrence with a second consecutive
All-America selection winning high honors from D3football.com. He was a
preseason All-America selection by D3football.com as well as Lindy’s Preseason
Football magazine. Earned ECAC All-North team honors, First-team All-East
Region and First-team All-Liberty League. Simmon played both offense and
defense for the Saints and finished with 35 tackles (23 solo) and five for
loss. Shared the team and Liberty League lead with six INTs and also
contributed four pass breakups. Offensively, he caught 25 passes for 327 yards
and scored nine TDs. He also had an INT return for a TD.
Garrick Mayweather Fordham 6-3
319 OG
1st Team All-Patriot League selection in 2014 and 2015, Also earned All-America
honors by College Sports Madness (2nd team), AP (3rd team) and STATS (3rd
team). He guided a unit that led the Patriot League and was 9th in the NCAA FCS
in scoring, averaging 36.8 points/ game, and led the league and was 2nd in the
NCAA FCS in passing efficiency (168.30). Fordham was also 2nd in the league and
20th in the NCAA FCS in passing yards/game (272.3), 21st in the NCAA FCS in
first downs and 3rd in the conference and 43rd in the NCAA FCS in rushing
yards/game (180.9).
Philadelphia Eagles
Needs:
Offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback
Jake
Prus Villanova 6-6 300 OT OG
Talented performer, has a high football IQ and quality lineman skills. Was chosen
to receive the Chuck Boone Leadership Award, which recognizes the player who
best embodies the highest standards of leadership, integrity, teamwork and
sportsmanship in academics and athletics. Took time out of his senior season to
save the life of a patient by donating peripheral blood stem cells. Prus began
taking medication five days before the donation which increased the number of
bloodforming cells in the bloodstream. Normal side effects from that medication
required him to miss time during the football season, but he returned to action
after missing just one game. Prus played in 10 games and was part of an
offensive line that enabled the Wildcats to average 185.8 rushing yards and a
total of 363.5 yards of total offense per game. Villanova surpassed 200 rushing
yards in a game five times during the 2015 campaign, including in three of the
season's last four games.
Jon
Schnaars East Stroudsburg 6-3 210 WR
All-American. Led DII wide receivers in receptions (10.4 per game), yards
(146.4 ypg) and TDs (22), pulling in 114 catches for 1,610 yards, in 11 games
this season. He leads all NCAA (DI FBS, DI FCS, DII and DIII) wide receivers
with 22 regular season TDs. He set an ESU record for single-season receptions,
breaking the previous mark of 88 in 14 games. set ESU's career record for
receptions (239), ranks third in yards (3,447) and second in TD (45) - ranking
in the top 10 in PSAC history in all three categories (5th in receptions, 8th
in yards and t-5th in TD).
Justin
Grier Morehead
State (KY) 5-11 187 CB
All-American and one of only two unanimous First-Team All-PFL selections, led
the PFL and the entire Football Championship Subdivision with a school
single-season record nine INTs. He totaled 55 tackles and led the league with
18 passes defended. Grier also blocked a field goal versus Drake.
Washington Redskins
Needs:
Defensive line, safety, running back
Jon Desir Towson 6-5
320 DT
All-CAA 3rd Team. Battled through some injuries early in the season to record
43 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss, two pass break-ups and a blocked kick. He
posted a season best eight tackles against Elon and Villanova. In a three-play
stretch against VU, Desir batted down two passes at the line of scrimmage and
then blocked the field goal attempt on the next play.
Teddy Airoldi Dickinson State (SD) 6-2 203 SS
All-Centennial Conference. Team captain and capped a great career with a number
of strong performances this season. He finished second on the team in tackles
with 81 on the year. Moving from safety into a linebacker position, Airoldi was
all over the field, adding 2.5 tackles-for-loss and a sack. He recovered three
fumbles and forced another, recorded a take-away with an interception and added
five pass break-ups. Tallied 198 tackles in his career, recording 117 solo
stops, forcing two fumbles and recovering three. He added a 64 yard run to his
career stats, breaking free down the left sideline on a fake punt.
Geremy
Alridge-Mitchell West Texas
A&M 5-8 203 RB AP
Earned second team all-region honors after earning his
second-straight first team all-conference accolades. He finished the season
with 1,296 yards on 260 carries with 16 rushing TDs. His 1,296 yards ranks
sixth all-time in school history for a season behind his 1,342 yards in 2014.
Finished the season with 1,772 all-purpose yards and 4,878 all-purpose yards
for his career. He finishes career playing in 50 games with 22 starts, while
carrying the ball 644 carries for 3,381 yards rushing finishing fifth all-time
in rushing just seven yards behind Eugene "Mercury" Morris (1966-68)
for fourth and 47 rushing TDs.
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Needs:
Defensive end, cornerback, quarterback
James Cowser Southern Utah
6-4 260 DE OLB
A member of every major FCS All-America football team. Finished the season with
11 sacks and 17 tackles-for-loss on his way to setting new national FCS
records. Cowser also got into the end zone for the first time in his career
when he returned two fumble recoveries for 100 yards in a single game, one of
them for a TD. James also had three quarterback hurries as part of his 62
tackles. Cowser is now a two-time first team player in the Big Sky, the only
consensus pick on the defensive squad.
Dinari Ellis Illinois College 6-0
190 CB
1st Team ALL-MWC South. Led the secondary with 13 passes defended, including
five INTs (a team high) which he returned for a MWC-best 222 yards and three
touchdowns. Ellis had a pick-six against Grinnell, Knox and Carroll, with his
INT against Carroll last week setting a new Illinois College school record
going for 100 yards. One of the more feared cornerbacks in the conference.
Josh Woodrum Liberty 6-3 225 QB Ath
NFL Scouting Combine invitee. Finished his career as the program's all-time
record holder in passing yards (10,266), completions (833) and attempts
(1,304). Completed his career with 61 TD passes, which ranks second on
Liberty's all-time list. The three-time All-Big South selection (second team,
2013, 2014 and 2015) set a program record and ranks second in Big South history
with 10,690 total offensive yards. Posted six of his 14 career 250-yard passing
games during his senior season, including Liberty's 2015 finale when the senior
led the Flames to a 24-21 win over No. 4 Coastal Carolina during his final
career game. ROY 2012. Lead BSC in eff. In '14
Detroit Lions
Needs:
Defensive line, offensive line, safety
Justin Zimmer Ferris
State 6-3 292 DE
For the 2nd consecutive year, chosen as one of the national
finalists for the 2015 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the nation's
top small college defensive player. finished his collegiate career as a three-time
All-GLIAC First Team selection for the Bulldogs. He was both a nominee for the
Gene Upshaw NCAA Division II Lineman of the Year Award and the Cliff Harris
National Small College Defensive Player of the Year Award this year after also
being a national finalist for both honors a year ago. Led Ferris State in
tackles (81), quarterback sacks (13), tackles for loss (26) and forced fumbles
(four). His 26 tackles for loss broke the school's single-season record while
his 13 sacks matched the all-time mark for the most in a single campaign.
Roman Grozman Concordia
(Montreal) 6-4 315 OL
Tough, hard-nosed lineman with big hands and lateral quickness. Plays with a
controlled aggressive demeanor.
Floyd Jones North
Alabama 6-0 217 SS FS
Second-team All-America pick on the D2CCA. A four-year starter at
UNA, Jones led the Lions with five interceptions this season and finished
second on the team in tackles with 58. He closed his career at UNA with 194
tackles and 10 pass interceptions. He was previously selected All-GSC for 2015
and All-Super Region 2.
Green Bay Packers
Needs:
Inside linebacker, defensive line, outside linebacker
Jewell Ratliff Tuskegee
6-1 238 ILB
Kentucky transfer. Earned 8 All-American honors. Led the SIAC in total tackles
with 148 while being named the SIAC Player (overall) and Defensive Player of
the Year this season. Finished with 70 solo tackles, 15.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks.
Also had 3 PBUs, one QBH and two forced fumbles. Second on the team in INTs
with five, returning a pair of those for touchdowns. He also scored a touchdown
on a blocked field goal against Albany State, and had two other touchdowns
called back.
Hank Goff Concordia
St. Paul 6-4 260 DE
South Dakota State transfer. Inspiring athlete who has been through
it all! Two-time All-NSIC South Division honorable mention selection (2014
& 2015). Three-year starter for Golden Bears after reviving his football
career. Registered career-highs of 23 tackles, 7.5 TFLs and 2.0 sacks as a
senior. Compiled career-best numbers despite constant double-teams &
opposing game plans away from his side of the ball. Registered 61 tackles, 16.0
TFLs, 3.5 sacks in 32 games. Also has nine career passes defended, two INTs,
two forced fumbles and two blocked kicks (credited for one). Has been featured
on ESPN College GameDay, Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports 1 and other media
outlets for his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps and his redemption as
a college football player.
Austin Jacques Johnson
C. Smith 6-3 240 OLB ILB
CIAA Defensive Player of the Year. Finished as the top JCSU tackler in 2015.
Finished with 132 total tackles with 89 being solo stops. He also recorded 22.5
tackles for loss for 87 yards and 4.5 sacks good for 32 yards. He also had
eight quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and intercepted two passes. For his
career, Jacques finished with 318 total tackles, 193 of which were solo stops.
He had 49.5 tackles for loss (170 yards) and recorded 8.0 sacks (57 yards). He
also has five career interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble
recoveries.
Minnesota Vikings
Needs:
Wide receiver, offensive line, safety
Shawn Lashbrook
Taylor 6-4 200 WR
Earned his third-straight All-MSFA honor and his second First-Team All-MSFA nod
after hauling in 58 catches for 902 yards and 12 touchdowns during his senior
season. Lashbrook ended his TU career ranked second in program history with
2,374 receiving yards for the Trojans.
Isiah Cage Wisconsin-Eau Claire 6-5
335 OT
Has been a standout for the Blugolds serving as a captain in his senior season
anchoring the offensive line with his strong play earning an All-WIAC honorable
mention recognition. Cage has been recognized by the conference for all of his
three seasons as a Blugold.
Jordan Shaw Shorter 6-2
215 SS CB
Picked up his 11th All-American laurel. Named D2football.com First Team
All-American for the second straight year after being previously selected – all
for the second straight year – to the prestigious American Football Coaches
Associated All-America Team, The Associated Press Little All-America Team and
the USA College Football All-America Team, as well as becoming a finalist for
the second consecutive year for the 2015 Cliff Harris Award that recognizes the
nation's top nonDivision I defensive player. Came to Shorter as a walk-on
quarterback before making the shift to defense and earning a scholarship. A two-time
All-Gulf South Conference First Team pick, Shaw was named the league's 2014
Defensive Player of the Year. Ended his career as the program's third all-time
leading tackler with 245 stops; is third in career interceptions (11); holds
the record for most interceptions in a season (8 in 2014); and the record for
the most interceptions in a in a game when he stepped in front of three passes
against Mars Hill in 2014 with one returned for a recordtying 100-yard
touchdown. The Hawks' leading tackler for the last two years, Shaw closed out
his career as the Gulf South Conference's third-leading tackler averaging 8.7
stops, recording 50 solo tackles and 37 assists. He also had an interception
and returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown.
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Needs:
Linebacker, defensive line, strong safety
Tavarius Washington Albany State (Ga) 6-2 230 OLB
ILB
2015: 2nd All-SIAC. 2014: 1st All SIAC, 2nd All Super Reg. 2, 2nd Daktronics
Reg. 2, 2nd Hansen Reg. 2, 3rd USA All American. Had 69 tackles (46 solo), and
two sacks during the regular season. He also recorded three fumble recoveries,
an interception and a quarterback hurry.
OJ Mau Gardner-Webb
6-2 319 NG DT
The first three-time FCS All-America since the program moved to Division I in
2000 and is the first defensive linemen to earn All-America honors three times
in program history (Since 1970). Enjoyed a career-best season in 2015, tying
his previous career mark with 60 total tackles and setting new highs with 14.0
tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 11 starts in middle of a strong defensive
unit. He also blocked the second field goal of his career in the win over No.
15 Liberty on October 10 and registered a strong five quarterback pressures on
the year. Earned first-team All-Big South Conference honors for the third
season in a row in 2015 and was one of the nation's most dominant at his
position. He was a finalist for FCS Defensive Player of the Year for the second
season in a row and also earned a spot on the 2015 CFPA FCS Defensive Performer
of the Year Watch List in November.
Floyd Jones North Alabama 6-0 217 SS FS
Second-team All-America pick on the D2CCA. A four-year starter at UNA, Jones
led the Lions with five interceptions this season and finished second on the
team in tackles with 58. He closed his career at UNA with 194 tackles and 10
pass interceptions. He was previously selected All-GSC for 2015 and All-Super
Region 2.
Carolina Panthers
Needs:
Defensive end, cornerback, offensive line
Shaneil Jenkins Shepherd 6-4
280 DE OLB
MEC Defensive Player of the Year, has recorded 39 tackles (32 solo). He has
team-bests of 18.5 tackles-for-loss (-81 yards) and 10.5 sacks (9-59 yards).
Added three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.2014 &
2015: All Super Reg. 1st All MEC.
James Bradberry Samford 6-1
213 CB FS
Arkansas State transfer. Bradberry finished with 45 tackles, including 29 solo
stops. He also recorded two INTs, and was named to the third team of the STATS
FCS All-America team at the conclusion of the season. In 2014, Bradberry
finished second on the team with two INTs. He also had four pass break-ups, and
he was responsible for 25 tackles, including 22 solo stops. At the conclusion
of last season, Bradberry was named second team All-SoCon by the league's
coaches.
Andre Harris Fort Valley State 6-5 315 OT
Auburn transfer. Starting tackle on a line that gave up only 15 sacks in 243
passing attempts.
New Orleans Saints
Needs:
Defensive end, defensive tackle, outside linebacker
LaMichael Fanning Jacksonville State 6-7 285 DE DT
Transfer from Alabama. Out for the 2015 season after suffering an ACL injury on
the first play on Sept. 19. In 2014 was 1st All OVC, All Newcomer, Stats: 26
TT, 5 TFL, 4 Sacks, FF, 3 QBH. Never totally showed his promising skills but is
worth a serious look.
Drew Iddings South Dakota 6-6
285 DT DE
Three -year starter, first two at defensive end. Moved inside for 2015 season.
Very mobile and agile for a DT. 2015 Stats: 26 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, PBU,
2 QBHs, FR, 2 FF, 2 blocked kicks.
Don Cherry Villanova 6-1
222 OLB ILB
All-American. Made 88 total tackles during his final collegiate season,
including 36 solo tackles and 52 assisted stops. He led Villanova with 12.5
tackles for loss, registered three total sacks and had two forced fumbles, one
fumble recovery, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. At the end of the
regular season, Cherry was tied for fourth in CAA Football in tackles for loss
and ranked ninth in the league in total tackles made. He had a season-high 10
stops (four solo, six assisted) in a September 19 win over Delaware and
finished his stellar four-year career with 12 games where he posted double
figures in tackles.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Needs:
Cornerback, defensive end, offensive line
Solomon St. Pierre Sioux
Falls 5-11 180 CB
USF's most decorated player at the DII level, having been named to
15 postseason All-American teams in the past two years. USF's first-ever
finalist for the Cliff Harris Defensive Player of the Year Award. Finished
fifth in the nation with nine INTs just one year after picking off 10 passes,
which was tied for the most in NCAA DII. He finished his career with 22 picks,
which not only set a USF school record but established a new NSIC career mark.
Finished the 2015 season with 22 solo stops, nine assisted tackles and 31
overall stops as well as 15 pass breakups, a forced fumble and TFL. He finished
his career with a school record six INT returns for TDs, including three in
2015. Three of his INT TD returns covered more than 70 yards. The six INT TD
returns is the best in school history.
Gabriel Mass Lane 6-5 265 DE
South Alabama transfer. A monster on defense, great pass rusher,
relentless defender with incredible drive and passion. Solid tackler with great
size. All-Region. 2015 Stats: 53.5 tackles, 19.5 TFLs, 7.0 sacks, 2 QBHs, FR.
Sean Jamieson Western 6-7
316 OL
For the second time in his career was named first-team all-Canadian. CFL scouts
say he has a natural knee-bend, hits with power and sure can move around really
well for a big dude. He’s also very consistent and is more pro-ready than most
lineman coming out of University.
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Needs:
Cornerback, safety, offensive line
Robert Daniels Lincoln
(Mo) 6-3 192 CB
Named to the USA College Football All-American first team. Named to the
All-GLVC first team, was a shutdown cornerback for most of the season, consistently
forcing opposing teams to throw towards the other side of the field. Tied for
the team lead with three INTs and finished fourth in the GLVC with 11 passes
defended. Daniels also recorded 36 tackles and recovered a fumble while helping
the Blue Tigers finish 28th in NCAA Division II in passes intercepted and third
in the GLVC in turnovers gained.
Brad McCurdy Ohio
Dominican 6-1 205 FS SS
Named a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award as the best small college defensive
players and was named the 2015 GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year. He led the
defense with 83 tackles this season and tied for second in the GLIAC with four
INTs. For his career, McCurdy made 275 tackles (third in ODU history) and set a
school record with 12 career picks. He was a two-time honorable mention
All-GLIAC performer as well.
Elwood Clement Texas
A&M-Commerce 6-5 310 OT OG
All-LSC First Team selection. Was instrumental in the Lions
two-headed rushing attack. Also kept quarterback Harrison Stewart on his feet
and gave him time to be one of the most efficient passers in the NCAA.
Los Angeles Rams
Needs:
Quarterback, wide receiver, tight end
Carson Wentz North Dakota State 6-6
235 QB
Two-year team captain for the 2014 and 2015 NCAA Division I FCS national
champions. Went 20-3 as a starter. Missed eight games his senior year with a
broken wrist but came back to start the national championship game. First North
Dakota native to quarterback the Bison to a national championship. As a
first-year starter, rallied the Bison out of a 14-0 deficit in the
season-opening win at Iowa State and orchestrated two late game-winning drives
in the playoffs. Intelligent player who poses a dual threat to opposing
defenses with good speed and a strong arm. Finished third in NDSU history for
career passing attempts (612), completions (392), yards (5115), TDs (45),
completion percentage (.641) and pass efficiency rating (153.9). Also fifth in
NDSU history with 6,143 yards of total offense.
Roman Namdar Mount Union 6-0 185 WR
D3football.com All-America 3rd Team, D3football.com All-North Region
1st Team, All-OAC 1st Team, D3football.com. Started all 15 games and had a
team-best 1,287 receiving yards (70 catches) and 18 touchdowns. Had 4 100-yard
receiving games. Had 5 catches for 127 yards with a TD in national title game
against St. Thomas.
Ben Braunecker Harvard
6-4 240 TE H-back
Multiple All-American honors. His 850 receiving yards ranked sixth-most for a
single-season in school history and his eight TD catches is tied for
second-most for a season in program history. Was fourth in the Ivy League with
85.0 receving yards per game. At the combine earned top marks across the
events, posting a top-three finish for tight ends in the 60-yard shuttle
(first, 11.32), vertical jump (second, 35.5), broad jump (second, 10'1''),
3-cone drill (second, 6.90), 20-yard shuttle (second, 4.2) and bench press
(third, 20). Braunecker also ran a 4.73 in the 40-yard shuttle, just 0.02 off
the second-place mark.
San Francisco 49ers
Needs:
Inside linebacker, quarterback, defensive line
Tu'Uta Inoke Cal Poly 6-2 248
MLB
Deserved post season accolades for after an outstanding season where he was the
team's leading tackler. 2015 Stats: 97 tackles, 4 TFLs, sack, 3 PBUs,QBH, 4 FF,
blocked kick.
Stephen Rivers Northwestern State 6-7
235 QB
Transfer from LSU and Vanderbilt. Finished his lone season at Northwestern
State throwing for 1,394 yards on 108-for-166 passing with nine TDs and five
interceptions in nine games. He ranked 11th nationally in completion percentage
(65.1 percent) and 17th nationally in passing efficiency (147.5). His 8.4 yards
per pass attempt checked in at No. 15 in the FCS. Set individual single-game
highs of 21 completions against McNeese State and Abilene Christian and 302
yards against Stephen F. Austin. In his final four games, Rivers completed 59
of 74 passes for 788 yards and six TDs against one interception. Phillip
Rivers' brother.
Dillon Huffman Humboldt State 6-3 300 NT DT
Named GNAC Defensive Lineman of the Year. In 10 games, Huffman has
recorded 34 tackles, including six for loss and three sacks. The Lumberjacks
lead the conference in both total defense and scoring defense after allowing
just 333.9 yards per game and 17.3 points per game.
Seattle Seahawks
Needs:
Offensive line, defensive tackle, linebacker
Clay DeBord Eastern
Washington 6-6 305 OT OG
All-American. Played in 52 games in his EWU career and started a school record
51. Helped Eastern rank 8th in FCS in total offense with an average of 478.5
yards/game, the nation's top passing offense (353.3 per game)and 20th in
scoring offense (34.6). Also had 2 of the top 6 performances for total offense
in school history in 2015, including 667 against Montana State to rank fourth.
Iosia Iosia West
Texas A&M 6-7 306 DT DE
Earned second team honors at defensive end. Finished the season with a
team-high 11.5 tackles for loss for 64 yards and 6.5 sacks for 45 yards. He had
43 total tackles which was good for fifth on the team with 19 solo stops. Iosia
recorded three pass breakups, three hurries and forced three fumbles to lead
the team. For his career, he tallied 86 total tackles with 40 solo stops, 20
tackles for loss for 113 yards and 9.5 sacks for 75 yards. His 11.5 tackles for
loss and 6.5 sacks in 2015 are season-bests. Iosia was named honorable mention
all-conference last season.
Tyler Conditt New
Haven 5-11 235 ILB OLB
All-American. 1st Team All-Super Region One. Set an NE-10 record and was sixth
in NCAA D2 with 160 total tackles, averaging 14.5 per game. The junior ranked
second in the conference in tackles for loss with 13.5 (60 yards) and led the
Chargers and was top-10 in the NE-10 with five sacks. Condit also tallied a
team-high three interceptions, including a pair which he ran back for 45 or
more yards. All three interceptions led to New Haven touchdowns.
