Sooner Free Agents?

[Texas Golfer]

Usually, after the draft, several non-drafted players sign free agent contracts. Do we know if any Sooners did so?

Birdine or Latimer perhaps?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I think you ll start hearing about these guys starting today and over the next 3 or 4 days..The teams probably have already contacted them

[Texas Golfer]

I was on the Baylor site where they had Sepulveda drafted by the Steelers and Wilson drafted by the Panthers. But immediately after the draft, Mosely signed with the Steelers, Arline signed with the Chargers, and Shelton signed with the Colts.

I was wondering if any Sooners signed free agent contracts immediately after the draft.

[Suerreal]

My husband said he heard that Paul Thompson might be trying out with the Saints. No cite, so take it FWIW.

- Sue

[sooner518]

And at least three Sooners were in position to join teams as free agents Sunday.

Quarterback Paul Thompson was in contact with a handful of teams, but settled on an offer from the New York Jets, who have Chad Pennington, Kellen Clemens and Marques Tuiasosopo already on the roster.

Linebacker Zach Latimer received offers from both Washington and Seattle, while defensive end Larry Birdine was said to be contemplating offers from the Jets and Green Bay.

http://www.newsok.com/article/3047219

[rankin07]

Wow I always thought that Birdine would be a first day pick even first round...he was really disappointing his senior year I remember after his junior year he was really touted and even some people thought he could be drafted high if he had come out early. That injury has just absolutely killed him.

[snp]

He had a bad year and even worse workout numbers. Questions concerning his dedication. No big surprise he wasn't drafted.

[Doged]

The only listing of undrafted free agents I've been able to find is this one (http://www.draftdaddy.com/).

There's no mention of any Sooners yet. Others of interest to some are:

Zac Taylor, QB, Nebbish - Tampa Bay
Chris Leak, QB, Florida - Chicago
Paul Mosely, RB, Baylor - Pittsburgh
Jared Zabransky, QB, BSU - Houston

The site shows "Service Not Available" a lot, but if you keep trying it will show up after only a few tries.

[Desert Sapper]

I'll be happy if the Jets take PT and Bird. They need to make it back to us after the way the treated DS.

[Ever]

That's great news about Paul. My favorite player on last year's team, hands down.

[Jello Biafra]

Chris Leak, QB, Florida - Chicago
.



jeeesus christmas!!!!!



that's all i need........

my team has to play against alexander AND peterson twice a year with a possibility of a third......and now for this years craptacular draft info......another grossman type qb.....now im really gonna puke...

[swardboy]

jeeesus christmas!!!!!



that's all i need........

my team has to play against alexander AND peterson twice a year with a possibility of a third......and now for this years craptacular draft info......another grossman type qb.....now im really gonna puke...

As well you should!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Paul chose his team wisely..With always hurt Pennington, Tuis..tuiissappo..you know that guy, and Clemons there, He has a great chance to make that team

[Doged]

Larry Birdine - Green Bay
Zach Latimer - Washington

That site still isn't showing PT to the Jets. Anyone have a link confirming?

[Jello Biafra]

Larry Birdine - Green Bay




OMG!!!! can it get worse for me?


the only thing worse would be for thompson to get the starting qb spot for detroit for the trifecta.........

[snp]

OMG!!!! can it get worse for me?



Grossman just signed a lifetime contract with the Bears.

[Ash]

Grossman just signed a lifetime contract with the Bears.

With zero performance incentives.

[Jello Biafra]

Grossman just signed a lifetime contract with the Bears.


yup. just bout right.......

i think ill visit with my lawyer tomorrow to see how my living will is looking :)

[Doged]

A couple more with some possible local interest:

Selvin Young, RB, Saxet - Denver
D'Juan Woods, WR, BPU - Jacksonville

[Desert Sapper]

Anybody have the final list?

[Doged]

Draftdaddy is still the best list I've been able to locate. There are a couple other lists around but none of them appear to be as complete. On the other hand, I have no idea how credible the draftdaddy site is, so I'm taking their list with a grain of salt.

[Doged]

Since the site is still having technical problems, here's their latest list:

NFC EAST
New York Giants

Gabe Hall, OT, Texas Tech
Craig Dahl, S, North Dakota State
Brandon London, WR, Massachusetts
Joel Clinger, OL, Missouri
Marquies Gunn, DE, Auburn
Gabe Hall, OT, Texas Tech
Justin Jones, OL, Central Arkansas
Stefan Logan, RB, South Dakota
Marco Thomas, WR, Western Illinois
Brandon Myles, WR, West Virginia

Washington

Sam Hollenbach, QB, Maryland
Jesse Wendt, WR, Wisconsin-Stout
Pete Schmitt, TE, Wisconsin-Whitewater (Try-Out)
Taylor Sele, WR, Boston College
Ryan Cubit, QB, Western Michigan (Try-Out)
Terry Caulley, RB, Connecticut
Tucker Peterson, OG, New Hampshire
Zach Latimer, LB, Oklahoma
Eli Nichols, DL, Duke
John Talley, CB, Duke
Daniel Francis, CB, L.S.U.
Stephon Heyer, OT, Maryland
Deyon Williams, WR, Virginia
Marcus Mason, RB, Illinois/Youngstown State
Carl Berman, WR, Indiana State
Ryan Jewell, OC, Youngstown State (Try-out?)
Kevin Howe, DE, Eastern Michigan (Try-out)

Dallas

Robert Turner, OG, New Mexico
Matt Moore, QB, Oregon State
Alonzo Coleman, RB, Hampton
Steve Rissler, OC, Florida
Ola Dagunduro, NT, Nebraska
Blair Phillips, LB, Oregon
Jerard Rabb, WR, Boise State
Rodney Hannah, TE, Houston
Jackie Battle, RB, Houston
Jasper Johnson, S, Central Arkansas

Philadelphia

Dereck Faulkner, WR, Hampton
Marques Murrell, DE, Appalachian State
Jacob Hobbs, OL, Albany
Zac Collie, WR, B.Y.U.
Chris Smith, S, Florida International
Jeremy Clark, DT, Alabama
Marcus Paschal, S, Iowa
Akeem Jordan, LB, James Madison
Chris White, C, South Carolina
Nick Graham, CB, Tulsa
Jonathan Palmer, OT, Auburn


NFC North
Chicago

Chris Leak, QB, Florida
Jayson Swain, WR, Tennessee
Darius Walker, RB, Notre Dame
Chris Frome, DT, Notre Dame
Drisan James, WR, Boise State
David Ball, WR, New Hampshire
Jay Staggs, DB, U.N.L.V.
Danny Verdun-Wheeler, LB, Georgia
Justin Rascati, QB, Louisville/James Madison
James Todd, CB, Baylor

Minnesota

Jeremy Burnett, DB, South Florida
Dan Mozes, OC, West Virginia
Chase Johnson, OT, Wyoming
Brian Daniels, OL, Colorado
Alex Reyes, P, Texas Tech
Braden Jones, TE, Southern Illinois
Arkee Whitlock, RB, Southern Illinois
Dan Mozes, OC, West Virginia
Chase Johnson, OT, Wyoming
Josh Day, OL, Colorado State
Joe Anoai, DT, Georgia Tech
Sergio Gilliam, CB Clemson
George Hall, LB, Purdue

Detroit

Kenny Byrd, PK, New Mexico
Justin Rummell, QB, Earlham College
Phil Horvath, QB, Northern Illinois
Reggie Ball, WR, Georgia Tech
Rodney Burgess, TE, Coastal Carolina
Demoris Hardiman, LB, Southeastern Louisiana
Oge Oge, WR, Southeast Missouri (Try-Out)
Andrew Browning, DT, Boise State
Daniel Bettis, TE, Appalachian State

Green Bay

Juwan Simpson, LB, Alabama
Pat Murray, OG, Truman State
Jerry Babb, QB, Louisiana-Lafayette
Rory Johnson, LB, Mississippi
Larry Birdine, DE, Oklahoma
Ryan Powdrell, FB, Southern California
Daniel Muir, DT, Kent State

NFC South
Tampa Bay

Justin Frick, DT, North Dakota State
Zac Taylor, QB, Nebraska
Matt Herian, TE, Nebraska
Sam Olajubutu, LB, Arkansas
Mike McFadden, FB, Grand Valley State
Jerry Mackey, LB, Syracuse
Kenny Scott, CB, Georgia Tech (Try-out)
Casey Camero, DL, Duke (Try-out)

Carolina

Chad Upshaw, TE, Buffalo
Billy Latsko, FB, Florida
Nathan Bennett, OG, Clemson
Quinton Teal, DB, Coastal Carolina
Jessie Daniels, SS, Louisiana State
Rondell Biggs, DE, Michigan
Theodric Watson, OT, South Florida
Brent Curvey, DT, Iowa State

Atlanta

Noland Burchette, DE, Virginia Tech
Justin Vincent, RB, Louisiana State
Tony Taylor, LB, Georgia
Vincent Marshall, WR, Houston

New Orleans

Tyler Palko, QB, Pittsburgh
Wade Koehl, LB, Houston
Jake Kuresa, OL, B.Y.U.
Rhema McKnight, WR, Notre Dame
Pat MacDonald, LS, University of Alberta
Peter Dyakowski, OT, L.S.U.
Walter Thomas, DT, Northwest Mississippi CC

NFC West
Seattle

Patrick Ghee, S, W. Forest
Joe Newton, TE, Oregon State
Nu'u Tafisi, DE, Cal
C.J. Wallace, S, Washington
Kenny James, RB, Washington
Cameron Jensen, LB, B.Y.U.
Nick Jones, OC, Georgia
Tim Mixon, DB, Cal-Berkely
Joe Fernandez, WR, Fresno State
Logan Payne, WR, Minnesota
Joe Newton, TE, Oregon State
Kyle Stringer, P, Boise State

St. Louis

Steve Buches, TE, Pittsburgh
David Thompson, OG, Massachusetts
Kevin McLee, LB, West Virginia
Drew Tate, QB, Iowa
Kevin Lovell, PK, Cincinnati
Brad Lau, FB, Boise State
Nate Morton, WR, W.Forest
Ryan Willis, DE, Louisiana State
Jeffrey Dukes, S, Alabama

Arizona

Travarous Bain, CB, Hampton
David Holloway, OLB, Maryland
Ricky Schmitt, P/K, Shepherd University
Steve Baylark, RB, Massachusetts
Evan Prall, WR, East Stroudsburg
Ray Blagman, DT, Connecticut
Elliott Vallejo, OT, U.C.L.A./Cal-Davis
Matt Trannon, WR, Michigan State
T.J. Downing, OG, Ohio State
Brian Johnson, OG, Louisiana State
Toby Korrodi, QB, Central Missouri
Brandon Keeler, FS, Eastern Washington
Lyle Sendlein, OC, Texas
Brandon Snow, FB, Penn State
Pago Togafau, LB, Idaho State
Roshon Vercher, FB, Fresno State
Jon Hameister-Ries, OG, Tulsa
Will Gulley, SS, Houston

San Francisco

Luke Getsy, QB, Pitt/Akron
Zac Herold, TE, Nebraska-Omaha
Dominique Zeigler, WR, Baylor


2007 AFC BY TEAM

AFC EAST
New England

Jake Nordin, TE, Patriots
Larry Anam, DB, Boston College
Matt Gutierrez, QB, Michigan/Idaho State
Justin Warren, LB, Texas A&M

Miami

Marion Dukes, OT, Clemson
Tuff Harris, CB, Montana
Mkristo Bruce, DE, Washington State
Geoffrey Pope, CB, Howard
Julius Wilson, OT, U.A.B.
Tala Esera, OL, Hawaii
Stephen Parker, OG, Arkansas
Ed Miles, LB, Iowa
Marquay Love, DL, Houston
Gabe Hatchett, WR, Southern Oregon
Michael Malone, WR, Sam Houston State

Buffalo

Jemalle Cornelius, WR, Florida
Reggie Lewis, CB, FLorida
Duane Coleman, CB, Clemson
Chris Jackson, P, Louisiana State
Corey Mace, DT, Wyoming
LaRon Harris, DT, Tennessee/N.W. Oklahoma
Corey Mace, DT, Wyoming
Stacey Thomas, DB, Texas Southern
Thaddaeus Washington, LB, Colorado
Corey Davis, OT, James Madison

N.Y. Jets

Kyle Steffes, RB, North Dakota State
Jessie Allen, FB, Virginia Tech
Mark Zalewski, LB, Wisconsin
Brett Ratliff, QB, Utah
Leonard Peters, SS, Hawaii
Kevin McCulloch, LB, Cincinnati
Mike DeVito, DT, Maine
Matt King, DE, Maine
Andrew Wicker, OL, Ole Miss
Dominic Moran, OL, Western Michigan
Dustin Osborn, WR, Colorado State
Alvin Banks, RB, James Madison
Mike Dominguez, LS, Boise State
Charles Clark, S, Ole Miss
James Ihedigbo, S, UMass (try-out)

AFC North
Cincinnati

Earl Everett, LB, Florida
Dan Coats, TE, B.Y.U.
Cameron Siskowic, LB, Illinois State
Matt Muncy, LB, Ohio
Dane Uperesa, OL, Hawaii
Bryan Andrews, DE, W.Forest
Jeff Smith, QB, Georgetown College
Jessie Holley, WR, North Carolina
Xzavie Jackson, DE, Missouri

Pittsburgh

Darnell Stapleton, OC, Rutgers
Paul Mosley, RB, Baylor
Gary Russell, RB, Minnesota
Jason Capizzi, OT, Indiana (Pa.)
Cody Boyd, TE, Washington State
Derrick Jones, DE, Grand Valley State
Jared Retkofsky, LS, Texas Christian
Eric Deslauriers, WR, Eastern Michigan
Eric Fowler, WR, Grand Valley State
Chris Jackson, WR, Millsaps

Baltimore

James Wilhoit, P, Tennessee
Branden Carney, P, Syracuse
Kyle Williams, LS, U.S.C.
Jamar Atkinson, DE, Syracuse
Edgar Jones, DE, Southeast Missouri
Kendrick Ballantyne, TE, Northeastern
Marcus Freeman, TE, Notre Dame
Jamar Atkinson, DE, Syracuse
Damien Linson, WR, Central Michigan
Willie Gaston, CB, Houston
Calvin Bannister, CB, Hampton
Kyle Tatum, OT, Alabama

Cleveland

Brent Pousson, OT, McNeese State
Nick Davila, QB, Cincinnati (try-out)
Tyrone Moss, RB, Miami-Florida
Funtaine Hunter, LB, Vanderbilt
Willy Idlette, WR, W.Forest
Jerome Jackson, RB, Michigan
Scott Stephenson, OC, Iowa State

AFC South
Indianapolis

Ramel Meekins, DL, Rutgers
Ramon Guzman, OLB, Buffalo
Clifton Dawson, RB, Harvard
Jonny Harline, TE, B.Y.U.
KaMichael Hall, LB, Georgia Tech
Brandon Archer, LB, Kansas State
Melvin Bullitt, S, Texas A&M
Antonio Smith, CB, Ohio State
Quintin Echols, DT, Kansas State
Michael DePriest, WR, T.C.U.
Trent Shelton, WR, Baylor
Gijon Robinson, TE, Missouri Western
Victor Worsley, LB, North Carolina
Joe Lobdell, OT, Northern Iowa
Matt Farbotko, TE, Harvand (Try-out)

Jacksonville

Lester Ricard, QB, Tulane
D.D. Terry, RB, Sam Houston State
Roosevelt Kiser, WR, Florida A & M
Dan Parrish, OT, Florida A & M
Danny Murray, TE, Connecticut
Tony Pudewell, TE, Nevada
Brett Goode, LS, Arkansas
D'Juan Woods, WR, Oklahoma State

Tennessee

Danny Ware, RB, Georgia
Brock Stratton, LB, Texas Tech
Brandon Sharp, S, Louisville
John Vaughn, PK, Auburn
Barron Pullum, LB, Mississippi Valley State
Erik Keys, S, Ball State
Adrian Haywood, DT, Southern Methodist
Jarvis Jackson, LB, Georgia
Charles Harris, OT, Washington State
Jermaine McElveen, DE, Alabama-Birmingham
Biren Ealy, WR, Houston

Houston

Onrea Jones, WR, Hampton
Jon Abbate, LB, W. Forest
Eric Wilbur, P, Florida
Cory Anderson, FB, Tennessee
Jared Zabransky, QB, Boise State
Luke Smith-Anderson, TE, Idaho
Brandon Mitchell, S, Ohio State

AFC West
Denver

Brandon Pace, PK, Virginia Tech
Marquay McDaniel, WR, Hampton
Steven Harris, DT, Florida
Roderick Rogers, DB, Wisconsin
Selvin Young, RB, Texas

Kansas City

Marlon Fair, DB, Hampton
Matt McGlothlin, DT, Tennessee
Ean Randolph, WR, South Florida
Josh Swogger, QB, Washington State/Montana
Brad Ekwerekwu, WR, Missouri
Randy Kelly, SS, Arkansas (Try-out)
Chris Harris, DE, Alabama
Stanley Doughty, DT, South Carolina

San Diego

Tucker Jyles, DE, W. Forest
Reggie Merriweather, RB, Clemson
Andre Coleman, DE, Albany
Antwan Applewhite, DE, S.D.S.U.
Nick Roach, LB, Northwestern
Barry Cryer, DT, Nebraska
Eldra Buckley, RB, Tennessee Chattanooga
Louis Leonard, DT, Fresno State
Mark Bihl, OC, Michigan
Erik Robertson, OL, California-Berkeley
Jeremy Sheffey, OL, West Virginia
Miguel Merrick, S, Iowa
Jarrett Hicks, WR, Texas Tech
Mike Jones, OL, Iowa
Keith Grennan, DT, Eastern Washington
Anthony Arline, CB, Baylor
Germaine Race, RB, Pittsburg State
Chad Schroeder, WR, Texas A&M
Sonny Shackelford, WR, Washington
Tra Battle, S, Georgia

Oakland

Kyle Shotwell, LB, Cal-Poly
Eddie Keele, OL, B.Y.U.
Chris McFoy, WR, U.S.C.

[snp]

Since the site is still having technical problems, here's their latest list:
Sam Hollenbach, QB, Maryland


Awesome. I hope he makes it so I can still singing "Ain't no hollerback girl" every time he touches the ball.

[MiccoMacey]

Wow I always thought that Birdine would be a first day pick even first round...he was really disappointing his senior year I remember after his junior year he was really touted and even some people thought he could be drafted high if he had come out early. That injury has just absolutely killed him.

[Nick Zepplin voice] Told you so [/Nick Zepplin voice] :D

[Doged]

From today's updates:

Paul Thompson, QB, Oklahoma - NY Jets

It's yesterday's news for us, but nice to see at least one source confirming the DOK article... couldn't be happier for ENA! BOOMER!

Also the drafdaddy.com site problems appear to have been resolved so the updated UDFA list is more readily available.

[goingoneight]

I really and truly think that PT is a darkhorse candidate to be a decent NFL QB if he's honed into one with the scouts for a few years.

The guy for all his time on ST, at WR, at QB and even when he ran the ball dangerously, never hurt himself. He has a dominating presence to him, if you've ever met him face-to-face, real big and strong. He has tremendous arm strength, and is a patient, team-oriented guy. He is also coachable, which you don't find in guys like Vick, McNabb, etc. He communicates well... the list goes on with potential. People scoff when it is mentioned, but I really do think he can do it.

He was running a NFL-style offense at OU in 2006, and had many years worth of NFL-quality talent to utilize and learn from. Give him some years with a scout team to develop the terminology, speed, accuracy and awareness... and he's certainly worth throwing in the game in a situation like Tony Romo was first thrown in. And look how he turned out. He was the difference between Dallas losign every last game that season and at least a playoff berth. While people rip him, they know with his skill-- he'll progress and get better.

When I look at PT, having met him and watched him, I see a guy who is the NFL stereotypical athlete. If you look at him face-to-face and someone tells you he's an NFL QB... you don't scoff and say "yeah, right..." He physically looks the part because of his build and size. I'll bet if he stayed in the game and played out the 2005 season, going 9-3 on a rebuilding year like Rhomar did, then doing just what he did in 2006... NFL teams and fans would look at him differently.

I don't know that I'll throw money in on him being All-Pro or even Pro-Bowl, but can he do the job??? Certainly better than some guys I saw last year.

[goingoneight]

Thanks, BRR. ;)

[Jewstin]

PT got picked up by the Jets?

Best news of the entire draft. If anyone deserves a chance, it's him.

Sadly, this means I probably won't be running into him at Logan's on Campus Corner anymore (for like six consecutive weeks, he was there). :( I was starting to feel special.

[Desert Sapper]

So, this is what I've got for new NFL Sooners:

Minnesota
AD
Ruuuufus

Green Bay
Bird

Washington
Zach

Buffalo
CJ

JETS-Jets, Jets, Jets
ENA

Anybody I missed? I'm guessing Messner and Thibs didn't get picked up.

[Rhino]

Video on Larry Birdine talking about being undrafted (http://www.kswo.com/Global/story.asp?S=6455941&nav=menu495_4_2)

It also shows one of the funnier moments of last season at the 1:08 mark - Thibs getting taken out by a Birdine chestbump.

[Petro-Sooner]

What exactly does it mean to be a free agent? You have no agent representing you?

[snp]

You are not engaged in a contract with any team.

[soonerlaw]

anybody hear that Dallas is going to pick up Ramonce? Somebody hear at work said it but I can't find anything to substantiate it.

[TXBOOMER]

anybody hear that Dallas is going to pick up Ramonce? Somebody hear at work said it but I can't find anything to substantiate it.


You got it all wrong. What they heard was that Ramonce was gonna pick up a dime bag in Dallas.

:texan:

[Soonerfan88]

I think Messner was invited to camp with the Rams but not sure if he is a signed UDFA.

[Texas Golfer]

I think Messner was invited to camp with the Rams but not sure if he is a signed UDFA.

That would be nice.

[goingoneight]

You got it all wrong. What they heard was that Ramonce was gonna pick up a dime bag in Dallas.

:texan:

... whilst toting his nine and stealing x-boxes along the way. :D

[Aries]

I heard yesterday that Messner signed with the Rams, but could not find a link to confirm.

[Aries]

Ah, confirmation! See last paragraph...

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/F5593A31630A4C26862572D700122E5A?OpenDocument

>>Ramblings

The Rams boosted their roster of undrafted free agents to 20 with the signing of offensive lineman Chris Messner of Oklahoma. Messner, 6-6 and 286 pounds, was an All-Big 12 Conference tackle in 2006.<<