NFL Draft - UDFAs
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:43 pm
Pokes don’t have any drafted. Titus Swen signs as UDFA with Indianapolis Colts.
I was going to say the same thing. Transferring didn't do a damn thing to help these guys get drafted. Azizi Hearn tooOrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 8:25 am No news on Eric Abojei (at least none I can find). A few years ago, I would have predicted that either he or Coldon would be the most likely to be drafted and make an NFL roster.
Honestly, what has been potentially proven, is that transferring to a P5 isn't really going to matter in terms of NFL draft stock. If Coldon sticks at Wyoming, he is a sure fire starter with big numbers and I think he gets drafted late. As it stands, he went to OU, was in and out of the starting lineup and is signed as an UDFA.
As to other guys, Valladay was never going to be drafted regardless of whether he stayed, entered last year, or transferred. The guy had a heck of a career and I wouldn't be shocked if he makes an NFL roster. While Titus Swen is the more physically gifted player, I find it unlikely that Swen sticks around very around (I could be wrong).
Yup...The NFL doesn't miss much talent anymore...there was a day when guys could slip through the cracks at lower levels but that isn't the case anymore.LanderPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 9:04 amI was going to say the same thing. Transferring didn't do a damn thing to help these guys get drafted. Azizi Hearn tooOrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 8:25 am No news on Eric Abojei (at least none I can find). A few years ago, I would have predicted that either he or Coldon would be the most likely to be drafted and make an NFL roster.
Honestly, what has been potentially proven, is that transferring to a P5 isn't really going to matter in terms of NFL draft stock. If Coldon sticks at Wyoming, he is a sure fire starter with big numbers and I think he gets drafted late. As it stands, he went to OU, was in and out of the starting lineup and is signed as an UDFA.
As to other guys, Valladay was never going to be drafted regardless of whether he stayed, entered last year, or transferred. The guy had a heck of a career and I wouldn't be shocked if he makes an NFL roster. While Titus Swen is the more physically gifted player, I find it unlikely that Swen sticks around very around (I could be wrong).
OrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 8:25 am No news on Eric Abojei (at least none I can find). A few years ago, I would have predicted that either he or Coldon would be the most likely to be drafted and make an NFL roster.
Honestly, what has been potentially proven, is that transferring to a P5 isn't really going to matter in terms of NFL draft stock. If Coldon sticks at Wyoming, he is a sure fire starter with big numbers and I think he gets drafted late. As it stands, he went to OU, was in and out of the starting lineup and is signed as an UDFA.
As to other guys, Valladay was never going to be drafted regardless of whether he stayed, entered last year, or transferred. The guy had a heck of a career and I wouldn't be shocked if he makes an NFL roster. While Titus Swen is the more physically gifted player, I find it unlikely that Swen sticks around very around (I could be wrong).
Just saw that, thanks!303cowboy wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 1:27 pmOrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 8:25 am No news on Eric Abojei (at least none I can find). A few years ago, I would have predicted that either he or Coldon would be the most likely to be drafted and make an NFL roster.
Honestly, what has been potentially proven, is that transferring to a P5 isn't really going to matter in terms of NFL draft stock. If Coldon sticks at Wyoming, he is a sure fire starter with big numbers and I think he gets drafted late. As it stands, he went to OU, was in and out of the starting lineup and is signed as an UDFA.
As to other guys, Valladay was never going to be drafted regardless of whether he stayed, entered last year, or transferred. The guy had a heck of a career and I wouldn't be shocked if he makes an NFL roster. While Titus Swen is the more physically gifted player, I find it unlikely that Swen sticks around very around (I could be wrong).
Abojei invited to Dolphins rookie mini camp
Undrafted is better than the 7th round most of the time. Get to choose your team and situation.ragtimejoe1 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 2:15 pm Fun fact: 30% of NFL players are undrafted!
Get signed and it doesn't matter where you drafted. Wishing the WYO players all the best! Cheering for you guys.
I couldn't find a good number but I'll bet there are more udfa on rosters than 6/7 round guys. Some of that is obviously more udfas are signed, but I'll bet overall percentages are similar.OrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 2:18 pmUndrafted is better than the 7th round most of the time. Get to choose your team and situation.ragtimejoe1 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 2:15 pm Fun fact: 30% of NFL players are undrafted!
Get signed and it doesn't matter where you drafted. Wishing the WYO players all the best! Cheering for you guys.
Not exactly accurate. According to this study, 85% of 6th/7th rounders make rosters while only 37% of UDFA make rosters. However, because of the way contracts are set up, UDFAs who make rosters typically make more money than 6th/7th round picks and teams cannot control UDFA players as long.ragtimejoe1 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 2:28 pmI couldn't find a good number but I'll bet there are more udfa on rosters than 6/7 round guys. Some of that is obviously more udfas are signed, but I'll bet overall percentages are similar.OrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 2:18 pm
Undrafted is better than the 7th round most of the time. Get to choose your team and situation.
DangOrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2023 7:57 pm Titus Swen apparently already wore out his welcome in Indy. Cut.
I predicted he wouldn't last long (mostly because of some apparent maturity issues). But getting cut within a week after being paid a small amount of guaranteed money and after a mere 2 days of rookie minicamp is quite shocking.LanderPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2023 8:42 pmDangOrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2023 7:57 pm Titus Swen apparently already wore out his welcome in Indy. Cut.
That's basically what happened to Brett Smith at Tampa Bay, right? Cut after the first mini-camp?OrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 10:25 amI predicted he wouldn't last long (mostly because of some apparent maturity issues). But getting cut within a week after being paid a small amount of guaranteed money and after a mere 2 days of rookie minicamp is quite shocking.
I believe Brett Smith at least made it to full team OTAs and then was cut during OTAs.MrTitleist wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 10:26 amThat's basically what happened to Brett Smith at Tampa Bay, right? Cut after the first mini-camp?OrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 10:25 am
I predicted he wouldn't last long (mostly because of some apparent maturity issues). But getting cut within a week after being paid a small amount of guaranteed money and after a mere 2 days of rookie minicamp is quite shocking.
I would bet there is a back story involving conduct rather than playing ability.OrediggerPoke wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 10:25 amI predicted he wouldn't last long (mostly because of some apparent maturity issues). But getting cut within a week after being paid a small amount of guaranteed money and after a mere 2 days of rookie minicamp is quite shocking.