Terps Signing on with NFL Teams
by Ben Goldstein on Apr 29, 2009 2:54 PM EDT
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We all know about the five Terps drafted this past weekend (a Ralph Friegen era high), but there has also been a number players picked up as undrafted free agents over the last couple days. Below is the updated list...
- Isaiah Williams (WR)- Baltimore Ravens
- Scott Burley (OL)- Washington Redskins
- Edwin Williams (OL)- Washington Redskins
- Jeremy Navarre (DE)- Jacksonville Jaguars
- David Philistin (LB)- Seattle Seahawks
- Trey Covington (LB)- New York Jets
- Chase Bullock (LB)- Arizona Cardinals
- Dean Muhtadi (DE)- Green Bay Packers (Tryout)
- Dane Randolph (DT)- Green Bay Packers (Tryout)
Who do you guys think has the best chance to make an impact in the league? I'll go with Isaiah Williams simply because he's a Raven but you could make an argument for a couple of guys on this list. Lets hear it.
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I agree with Isiah Williams, I got the feeling that we didnt see the best of him while he was in College Park….
Mr.Hometown
by prettyboifloyd24@yahoo.com on Apr 29, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
Have to disagree on Isiah Williams
Can’t think of too many impact WR’s who weren’t even drafted….
I’ll go with any of the OL…it’s become a project position where undrafted guys who are raw but talented are groomed for a couple of years (a la Jason Peters in Buffalo, and soon to be Demetrius Bell in Buffalo)
not a knock on I. Williams…and certainly not a knock on anyone’s opinion as truth be told…it’s really a long shot that any of these guys make any kind of impact in the NFL, so your guess is as good as mine…i think the money should be on OL though if its anywhere
Phillistin
David Philistin didn’t have the year that we expected last year but he was a preseason nominee for linebacker of the year. He might never be an every down starter in the NFL but could easily find himself making a big impact on a team’s special teams.
Actually, there have been a few big-impact undrafted wide receivers in the NFL, in Wayne Chrebet, Wes Welker, and Rod Smith. However, these receivers most likely went undrafted due to being undersized, while Isiah Williams has the size but seems to lack the combination of speed and talent that brings a wide receiver success in the NFL. As a Ravens fan, though, I wish him the best.
As for who I think will have the biggest impact, I’ll go with Dave Phillistin on a young and unproven Seahawks defense. Phillistin showed good leadership, intensity, and (most importantly) consistency on an inconsistent Terps defense this past season.
hard to believe nobody drafted wes welker...
good move nfl…lol
by tiimbitz4786 on Apr 29, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Covington
Based solely on impact, playing a hybrid DE/OLB position gives Trey a great opportunity to climb the Jets’ depth chart. An injury to Vernon Gholston or Calvin Pace could potential propel him into the chance to start.
Philistin
Any of the defensive guys have a greater shot than the offensive guys.
Insert clever and witty remark slash pun here!
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
Special Teams
Rmill brings up a good point about special teams. Seeing as a lot of these undrafted guys make NFL rosters based on their ability to help there, it would seem that the three LBs and two DEs would have the advantage.
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