Two AAC guys were drafted in round 1. #ZavenCollins, ILB from Tulsa went at 17 to the Cardinals , and #PaytonTurner, a DE from Houston U, went at 28 to the Saints. Both guys have good skills but neither played for stellar defenses last season. I'm glad to see my Saints focusing on D.
April 30, 2021
Day 2: More D players from an AAC schools with a weak defenses were drafted. Richie Grant , a safety from UCF, went to Atlanta in rd2, and his secondary partner Aaron Robinson went to the Giants in rd3. Ravens grabbed Brandon Stephens a CB from SMU in RD3.
Seattle took Dwayne Eskridge, a short, fast WR from Western Michigan(MAC) in rd 2, and the Raiders took Malcom Koonce an OLB from Buffalo(MAC) in rd3.
The CUSA got on the board when Philly took Milton Williams, a DT from Louisiana Tech.
Sunbelt and MWC haven't had a player drafted yet
May 1, 2021
The first MWC player , Darren Hall , a CB from San Diego St , went to Atlanta early in round 4.
The first Sunbelt player taken ,Shemar Jean-Charles, a CB from App St, went to Green bay in round 5. I'm surprised that Tarron Jackson, a DE from Coastal Carolina who went to Philly, and Elijah Mitchell , an RB from ULL who went to SF, lasted until rd6
Josh Ball, an efficient run blocker from Marshall, went to Dallas in rd 4
Grant Stuard, a OLB from Houston (AAC), was Mr Irrelevant.
May 5, 2021
Interesting post -draft FA signing by the Skins: Jaret Patterson , a slash type runner rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of the last three seasons at Buffalo U. He rushed for 409 yards and 8 TDs in a 70-41 victory over Kent St on 11/28/20.
May 11, 2021
I found a few more interesting post draft O5 FA signings.
Shane Buechele, SMU QB Signing with the Chiefs,
Trey Ragas, Louisiana-Lafayette RB Signing with the Raiders
Wide receivers: Jonathan Adams, Arkansas State : Signing with the Lions
Tim Jones, Southern Mississippi Signing with the Jaguars
Isaiah McKoy, Kent State and Rico Bussey, Hawaii Signing with the Steelers
May 20, 2021
Ravens signed Jake Verity, FA kicker from ECU, but I doubt if he'll unseat Justin Tucker.
June 20, 2021
#AntonioPhillips , an all MAC DB from Ball St, who went undrafted due to surgery this spring, is in the Bengals' camp. I'm guessing he'll make the squad.
june 26, 2021
#Jacob Harris, a 6' 5", 211 lbs hybrid TE/WR from UCF drafted 2021: Rd 4, Pk 141 (LAR), is impressing folks in Rams' Camp
July 27, 2021
I've been reading positive notes on Richie Grant's (UCF) camp with the Falcons. Maybe he'll be the starting safety?
August 19, 2021
Dolphins are happy with #GerridDoaks, a bruising RB and seventh round pick from Cincy U.
sept 16, 2021
Catching up: Jaret Patterson(Buffalo U) got a few carries for the Skins last Sunday.
Antonio Phillips(Ball St) landed in Houston for gm1 then was released today.
Oct 30, 2021
I've noticed that Darren Hall (SDST) and Richie Grant(UCF) have been getting some playing time with the Falcons. Shouting out to Atlanta folks on how they're doing.
Jan 25, 2022
Obviously, Elijah Mitchell, Niners, rd6 pick, had the biggest impact in the NFL this season. Slight nod to Jaret Patterson, who got some December time with the Redskins. If I missed any O5 draftees who had solid NFL rookie seasons, let me know.
Sept 26, 2022
Richie Grant has become a solid NFL DB. He made some solid plays against Seattle yesterday.
Jan 9, 2023
I was watching snippets of Cowboys/Skins game on the red zone and saw Jaret Patterson has persevered. He carried the ball 17 times for 78 yards for the Skins in their blowout of Dallas. BTW, Josh Ball from Marshall is still on the Boys' roster.
