Tracking Jacksonville Jaguars' 2012 Undrafted Free-Agent Signings
Undrafted free agents are an important roster-building tool for NFL teams. Most of the players signed after the draft won't make NFL rosters, but a couple from every team will.
Here's a complete list of everyone the Jaguars have signed, based on team press releases.
Kendrick Adams, DE, LSU
Joe Banyard, RB, UTEP
Lee Barbiasz, OT, Colorado State
Antwon Blake, CB, UTEP
Jarrett Boykin, WR, Virginia Tech
Mike Brewster, OC, Ohio State
Ryan Davis, DE, Bethune-Cookman
Antonio Dennard, CB, Langston
Kevin Elliott, WR, Florida A&M
D.J. Hall, G, Texas State
Dontrel Johnson, CB, Murray State
Drew Nowak, DT, Western Michigan
Nelson Rosario, WR, UCLA
J.K. Schaffer, LB, Cincinnati
Julian Stanford, LB, Wagner
Frank Trotter, DE, Memphis
Matt Veldman, TE, North Dakota State
Kendrick Adams, Defensive End, LSU
1 of 17"A tall, long-armed SEC-style defensive lineman who certainly looks the part. Does a nice job coiling up into his stance for a big guy, keeps his base down and initially stays low off the football. However, struggles to get off the snap count on time and routinely is the last guy moving off the ball. Displays a very average initial burst, isn't a guy who can threaten the edge and lacks the power/leverage to create on his bull rush. Plays till the whistle and works hard in pursuit. Uses his long arms well to keep himself clean and can fend off blocks eventually. However, is linear/tight as a pass rusher, struggles to change directions off his outside rush, consistently has to catch himself in order to maintain balance and there's no real explosive element to his game when trying to reach the quarterback.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Less than five percent. He's a camp body.
Joe Banyard, Running Back, UTEP
2 of 17"Banyard possesses decent size for the position, but is a bit narrow through the hips. He runs upright, looks a bit tight hipped when he gets into the open field and, once he gets to top end speed, really struggles to change direction and make anyone miss. He displays a solid first step and decent straight-line speed and runs hard, but doesn't finish low and has a tough time grinding out tough yards through contact. Banyard is a naturally strong kid who will use his stiff arm to fend off opponents and has some one-cut ability inside when he can slow his feet. He's patient on the perimeter, has a feel of setting up blocks and then hitting a crease quickly. However, he is more of a weaver through the line of scrimmage than a sharp, sudden cutter.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Less than five percent. There's just not enough there.
Lee Barbiasz, Offensive Tackle, Colorado State
3 of 17"Positives: Large small school lineman who blocks with leverage and moves his feet well. Quickly sets up off the snap, sets with a wide base and displays the ability to adjust. Bends his knees, keeps his feet moving and displays solid lateral blocking range. Effectively slides out in pass protection, makes good use of angles and stays square. Better than average skills if asked to pull across the line of scrimmage and block in motion. Gets his hands into defenders and keeps them away.
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Odds he Makes the Final Roster:
Fifteen percent. He could always impress in camp, but he's most likely a practice squad player at best.
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Antwon Blake, Cornerback, UTEP
4 of 17"Quick-footed, loose-hipped cornerback with big-time leaping ability and rare timed speed — recorded a 10-yard split time of 1.4 seconds and is able to keep pace deep (see opening play against UCF). Lacks ideal height but has a compact, muscular build with very little body fat (bench-pressed 225 pounds 21 times). Aggressive in run support and has experience as a “gunner,” but tackles inconsistently. Needs to improve press technique at the line. Tape evaluation leaves you wanting more, but has what can't be taught.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Fifty percent. He absolutely sounds like a guy you could see playing on Sundays.
Jarrett Boykin, Wide Receiver, Virginia Tech
5 of 17"Boykin had a bad Combine with a very slow 40 time. He did not have as many targets in 2011 as a result of the Hokies keeping the ball on the ground a lot with teammate David Wilson. Boykin had a big game with seven catches for 120 yards and a score against Miami. For his senior season, he had 61 receptions for 761 yards and five scores.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Twenty percent. The Jaguars aren't exactly loaded at wideout. Someone will step up and steal a spot on the team.
Mike Brewster, Center, Ohio State
6 of 17"A four-year starter for the Buckeyes and a vocal leader during the 2011 season, Brewster was an All-American and first-team all-Big Ten Conference performer in 2010. During the 2011 season, Brewster was also named a game captain a team-high eight times.
Brewster played in a total of 51 games for the Buckeyes during his career, and started 49 consecutive games to end his career.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Twenty percent. It always seems like a lineman works his way onto the roster. Brewster could be it this year.
Ryan Davis, Defensive End, Bethune-Cookman
7 of 17"Davis has been clocked around the 4.79-second range in the 40-yard dash and would be the first Bethune-Cookman prospect to be drafted since Packers safety Nick Collins was taken in the second round in 2005. Last season, Davis racked up an impressive twelve sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss. Though he didn't participate in Indianapolis in February, Davis was invited to work out at the University of Miami's Pro Day and by most accounts, he had an impressive showing alongside Miami guard Brandon Brooks. Davis wowed scouts with his athleticism and fluidity during drills and his draft stock has been steadily rising since
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Odds of Making the Final Roster:
Forty percent. I like the looks of him, and Gene Smith loves the small-school guys.
Antonio Dennard, Cornerback, Langston
8 of 17"Antonio Dennard is considered the top NFL prospects from the NAIA conference for this years draft. He's a talented cover corner who plays a very physical game. He's aggressive in all aspects, physical throughout routes, and quick up the field defending the run. Fluid turning his hips in transition, runs downfield with opponents, and quickly gets his head back around to locate the ball and position himself to defend the throw. Displays a good break to the action out of his plant and plays with good awareness. Impressed scouts during HBCU Bowl week with his good feet, patients in press coverage and natural fluidity in the hips. Does a nice job opening his hips showing clean turns and running and re-routing receivers with the proper hand.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster:
Fifty percent. He could be a real sleeper for a team always in need of talented defensive backs.
Kevin Elliott, Wide Receiver, Florida A&M
9 of 17""I'm going with the same mindset that I came with at FAMU," said Elliott, who expects to spend his rookie season on special teams. "I'm starting from the bottom and to be successful at anything you have to work, so I'm just willing to put in the work."But just hours after signing, Elliott said the entire experience was still a little surreal.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Thirty percent. I like his skills, and if he can break through on special teams, he could stick.
D.J. Hall, Guard, Texas State
10 of 17"Hall has signed to play both guard and center for the Jaguars after starting 47 consecutive games at right guard for the Bobcats. A two-time FCS All-American guard for the Bobcats, Hall was chosen as one of the Top 10 FCS offensive linemen by The Sports Network in 2010 and 2011. As a senior, Hall was chosen a Second-Team All-American by The Sports Network and a Third-Team All-American by Phil Steele after totaling 77.5 knockdown blocks, having seven blocks 10 or more yards down the field. Hall graded out at 88 percent or better in seven games in 2011. In his junior campaign, he earned Third-Team All-American honors by the Associated Press and Fourth-Team honors by Phil Steele.
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Odds of Making Final Roster
Forty-five percent. Another intriguing line prospect for the Jaguars.
Dontrel Johnson, Cornerback, Murray State
11 of 17"Has a child. Was an all-state selection as a Georgia prep. Began his collegiate career at Garden City (Kan.) Community College, where he redshirted in 2007. In nine games, he recorded 45 tackles, three pass breakups and eight interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and three forced fumbles as a freshman in ’08. Missed one game with the flu. Was a first-team All-Jayhawk League selection in ’09 after posting 43-6-3 in 10 contests. Transferred to Murray State for the ’10 season and started all 11 games at cornerback, registering 67-8-2 with 7 1/2 tackles for loss and two blocked kicks against Tennessee Tech. Was a standout punt returner, earning All-America honors and leading the FCS with a 22.8 yard punt-return average after fielding 15 punts for 342 yards and a pair of touchdowns - 91 yards against Tennessee-Martin and a 71-yarder vs. Jacksonville State. Also returned 16 kickoffs for 323 yards (20.2-yard average) and had a 25-yard interception return for a score against Austin Peay. Team captain.
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Odds of Making Final Roster
Fifty percent. He looks to be a special teams demon and could be a difference-maker returning punts.
Drew Nowak, Defensive Tackle, Western Michigan
12 of 17"The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Green Bay, Wis. native had a superb senior season at WMU with 8 1/2 sacks, which tied the best mark in the Mid-American Conference, and he was second in tackles-for-loss with 20.
His performance in the 2011 season earned him the title of Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year and his professional stock rose dramatically.
“I think his senior year he really came into his own,” WMU coach Bill Cubit said. “He’s a big dominant guy. He’s all jacked up and ready to go. I think he’s got a heck of a shot.”
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Odds of Making Final Roster
Twenty-five percent. He's a quality prospect, but it'll be hard to break through at tackle.
Nelson Rosario, Wide Receiver, UCLA
13 of 17"Big, extremely long-armed, strong-handed, inconsistent flash player who shows the ability to reel in highlight grabs, though he lacks speed, suddenness and flexibility to consistently separate. Has terrific size and presents a large target, but is straight-linish and questions exist regarding intermittent intensity, competitiveness and toughness.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Fifteen percent. He's got the tools, but there are too many holes in his game.
J.K. Schaffer, Linebacker, Cincinnati
14 of 17"High-motor, intense, scrape-and-flow "Mike" 'backer with very short arms and tight hips. Generally fits properly in the run game, though he makes most of his plays ranging outside, as he uses his hands to play over blocks and has good feet and speed to run to the ball. Also gets depth in his drops and can intercept. Lacks bulk and is too easily washed by linemen. Experienced, productive, highly competitive ’backer with the makeup of a core special-teams player.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Thirty-five percent. If they can find a place for a guy like this, they will. He's everything you want in a special teams player.
Julian Stanford, Linebacker, Wagner
15 of 17"Stanford’s senior year was filled with big plays, including two interception returns for touchdowns. Twice he was named NEC defensive player of the week.
“He’s a bright, athletic kid who will graduate with a 3.0 average and has worked so hard since he came to us as a freshman,” said Wagner head coach Walt Hameline. “He’s improved in every aspect of his game and that’s great to see. We’re really proud of him.”
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Odds of Making Final Roster
Thirty percent. Good kid from a small school. He has a fighting chance.
Frank Trotter, Defensive End, Memphis
16 of 17"Positives: Terrific college defensive lineman with poor size/speed numbers for the next level. Plays with good pad level, keeps his hands active throughout the action and fights hard to get off blocks. Displays toughness in his game, goes hard until the whistle blows and gives effort getting to the action. Quick off the snap, fluid changing direction and displays the ability to collapse laterally and chase the action.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Twenty-five percent. He's always gotten the most out of his abilities, but he's probably out-matched in the pros.
Matt Veldman, Tight End, North Dakota State
17 of 17"Excellent size and growth potential—has very long arms and big hands. Presents a big downfield target. Good hands and flashes ability to haul in contested catches. Intelligent.
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Odds of Making the Final Roster
Less than five percent. He doesn't have the right make-up for the big time.
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