Since the draft is now over, it's a BBI tradition that we have a thread that collects all the confirmed UDFA signees. This thread is not meant to be a wish list, but rather a running updated list of players signed- with validation with a link or twitter confirmation.
Things usually start picking up a couple hours after the draft, so figure around 7ish tonight we should get word of players who the Giants will be bringing in.
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All kinds of red flags, from that link posted above,
guess that's why he went undrafted.
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This is true. However, they did bring in one vet- Blake- to provide some cushion. I was intrigued by Donte Deacon last camp, but he was not ready to play. I wonder whether a year on the practice squad has "gotten him over the hump" to being ready- or if he simply is just too small to play in the NFL.
Like the o and d line potential signings, hopefully we get some solid depth here and luck out with someone who can start.
Was hoping we would get more than one guy to push our LBs. With no one drafted and seemingly always the weakest link on defense, mildly disappointing.
What, Valentino Blake doesn't excite people, don't know
anything abut the guy. They can find a couple free agent
backups, they found Sensabaugh and Wade that way.
Wheeler needs strength training. He is definitely competing for a PS slot, not roster slot, in camp.
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Spoke too soon on the lack of UDFA CB signings. Giants will sign Iowa State CB Nigel Tribune, per source.
For signees like Jones and Wheeler, who have battled injuries, or Johnson, Dunker and Rudolph, who need time in an NFL program, 2017 is likely a redshirt year anyway. It's better for the team if they don't earn a year of service while spending game day in street clothes.
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This is a pretty good group.
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Spoke too soon on the lack of UDFA CB signings. Giants will sign Iowa State CB Nigel Tribune, per source.
This is a pretty good group.
We have planned a podcast for tomorrow to chat about the Giants' UDFAs with Dave Te and Sy'56
Perfectly respectable stuff there, even adjusting for typical pro-day distortion. He's not real big, but not particularly undersized either.
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Still time, but I imagine they're going quickly.
Haven't heard of anyone who hasn't been taken except for Will Likely III out of Maryland...and he's 5'7...and injured.
But other than that, he's awesome. Amazing athleticism.
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Jarron Jones, DT, Notre Dame
Travis Rudolph, WR, Florida State
all have good chance of roster spots
Most teams in this league don't have two legitimate starters.
Perspective.
A third name will go up on USCs All-American walk after this season, as Trojan left tackle Chad Wheeler was voted to the Campus Insiders All-American first team.
The All-American nod is the cherry on top of an exceptional redshirt senior season for Wheeler, who was also named to the All-Pac-12 first team and took home honors as one of USCs Linemen of the Year.
The left tackle protected Sam Darnolds blindside and helped the Trojans limit opposing teams to just 11 sacks on the season the best mark in the conference.
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It was announced yesterday that he signed with the Panthers, but that isn't true.
It was announced yesterday that he signed with the Panthers, but that isn't true.
You sure about that?
Banks could have a shot as it isn't like the current coaching staff is wedded to Bromley and Thomas has not demonstrated he is really a #3 DT yet.
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that the Giants have signed Rob Wheelwright from Wisconsin.
It was announced yesterday that he signed with the Panthers, but that isn't true.
You sure about that?
As I said chief, I have a source that I trust. If he's wrong, he's wrong, but I doubt it.
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Sorry, but not sorry! I'm headed to the New York Giants....
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that the Giants have signed Rob Wheelwright from Wisconsin.
It was announced yesterday that he signed with the Panthers, but that isn't true.
You sure about that?
Yeah. I'm sure.
Seems like an apologize is in order.
Damn auto correct.
I don't know, just asking. The BP #s are a joke.
It was announced yesterday that he signed with the Panthers, but that isn't true.
What's his deal? I know nothing about him, except he has an uphill battle to make the team. He probably would've been better off in Carolina with the fat Kelvin Benjamin.
Guys, this was THE #1 RB recruit out of high school. #1. AHEAD OF TODD GURLEY. He was even ranked ahead of Landon Collins and Jameis Winston coming out of high school.
Only reason I watch pre-season games.
Also had a very good 10 yard split and jumps at his Pro Day. If he shows potential in camp I would not mind stashing him on the Practice Squad as insurance if Ellison gets hurt
Damn auto correct.
Well shit. I will no longer question your sources Jon.