CAMP REPORT UDFA’s - The Undrafted Thread

[BonifayRam]

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/...y-undrafted-free-agents-roster-udfa-nfl-draft
Los Angeles Rams add another five undrafted free agents to roster

The Rams continue to bolster their roster heading into Phase II of the offseason program.

The 2019 NFL Draft fully behind us, the Los Angeles Rams have added another five undrafted free agents (UDFAs) to go with the 14 they signed yesterday:

Dartmouth Big Green OT Matt Kaskey
Massive dude. Earned starting gig at left tackle as a true sophomore. Two-time All-Ivy League First Team in 2017, 2018.

Duke Blue Devils WR Johnathan Lloyd
Originally entered the program as a cornerback. Switched to a wideout as a RS sophomore. Former dual-sport athlete who also played on the Duke baseball team but switched to football full-time as a RS junior.

UAB Blazers OL Justice Powers
Came out of hotbed Texas pipeline of Cedar Hill HS and Trinity Valley CC both of which having produced numerous NFL players. Landed as a right tackle with UAB earning first-team Conference USA honors in 2018.

San Jose State Spartans DT Owen “Boogie” Roberts
Productive LA native with the Spartans. Honorable mention All-Mountain West selection in 2018.

Kennesaw State Owls WR Justin Sumpter
Tall wideout who joined KSU football program in its first season in 2015. Two-time First Team All-Big South Conference in 2017, 2018.

By my count, that brings the Rams’ current roster to 86. We’ll see if the Rams push to get to full strength on the 90-man roster after rookie minicamp tryouts ahead of Phase III of the offseason program since that includes organized team activities.

Welcome to the Rams, boys.

 

[BonifayRam]

https://mwwire.com/2019/04/24/2019-nfl-draft-profile-san-jose-state-dt-boogie-roberts/
2019 NFL Draft Profile: San Jose State DT Boogie Roberts
Boogie is ready to dance on the biggest stage.

Newly signed Ram Nose Tackle

The beginning of the Brent Brennan era hasn’t exactly paid off in the win column yet, but the San Jose State football program saw Jermaine Kelly get selected in last year’s NFL Draft and will probably see Josh Oliver selected within the first couple days later this week. Could the Spartans improve upon that trend?

If they do, Boogie Roberts would appear to be the best such bet. What does he bring to the table?

Strengths
Putting up numbers at nose tackle in a true 3-4 defense is crazy and he’ll play 3-tech in the league. Explosive, very good football IQ. Does very well holding ground on, or splitting, double teams. Keeps linebackers very clean and holds his weight very well.

Roberts got high marks coming out of the Tropical Bowl in January, as well, with NFL Draft Blitz noting that he leveraged his low center of gravity efficiently to win one-on-one battles. For someone who saw more work than just about anyone in the country as a pass rushing nose tackle last fall, it’s an intriguing profile for savvy teams to integrate.

Weaknesses
One thing that he could work on is having more moves when rushing the quarterback which include always moving and keeping contact with the offensive lineman. Also, he could fill out a bit more in the upper body to add some bulk.

In a draft class that’s particularly rich with interior defensive line talent, another significant question is whether Roberts is undersized for the NFL. As he notes above, learning the nuances of how to maximize that physical profile will be key.

Draft Prediction
Recently, there have been more and more examples of prospects defying questions about their stature to craft productive roles on both sides of the ball. Casual fans might hear Roberts’s name late on Day Three, who showed year to year growth in multiple years as a starter, and take it as surprise. Don’t. The profile has enough that he should earn a shot in an NFL rotation.

 

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[Dieter the Brock]

I love Marquise Copeland
Rooting for this cat to make the roster!!!